by J. Christian Lewis | May 28, 2024 | Government
Acadiana’s Pride tests the meaning of loving one’s neighbor Kirk Alexander walked beneath the General Alfred Mouton statue every Saturday morning as a child. The Confederate’s stoney gaze and folded arms loomed in front of old Lafayette City Hall...
by J. Christian Lewis | Jan 13, 2024 | Family
Lafayette man’s faith and work ethic echoes America’s past. Drumbeats and lyrics flow from the sound system as water sprays and brushes sway – “♪♪♪We believe in the one true God, We believe in Father, Spirit, Son, We believe that good has...
by J. Christian Lewis | Dec 2, 2023 | Church
Men from four Lafayette churches gather to pray for Lafayette Competition for men’s time on Saturdays in Acadiana is strong. This is especially true in the Fall. Little leagues, hunting, tailgating, honey-do’s and sleeping-in all jostle for time. ...
by J. Christian Lewis | Nov 16, 2023 | Government
MAYOR-PRESIDENT GUILLORY ANSWERS LEADERS’ AND READERS’ QUESTIONS Josh Guillory Monique Blanco Boulet This Saturday’s runoff election pits Josh Guillory against Monique Blanco Boulet for Lafayette Mayor-President. Both campaigns highlighted their...
by J. Christian Lewis | Oct 25, 2023 | Government
NEWS AND OPINION Congressman Mike Johnson, a Republican from Benton, Louisiana, has been sworn in as House Speaker today. Johnson stated from the Speaker’s chair, “I want to tell all my colleagues here what I told the Republicans in that room last...