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Smiley: Why you always heed 'Occupied' signs

"Articles about snakes reminded me of a joint effort for a science project in seventh grade," says Sonny Punch, of Lafayette. ....

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The formation of Lafayette's Second Baptist Church and its lasting legacy

The story of how the first members of Lafayette’s Second Baptist Church were able to create the foundations for one of the city's oldest churches. ....

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Republicans endorse anti-LGBTQ candidate with record of child cruelty

Louisiana’s Republican Party has endorsed a candidate who has been charged with four counts of criminal cruelty to children. ....

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GOP candidate facing multiple child cruelty charges promises to protect kids from LGBTQ+ people

After being accused of violence against kids multiple times, John Raymond wants to protect kids from the “radical woke transgender agenda. ....

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Working past retirement age

We envision ourselves after retirement doing all these things and more. ....

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