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Wednesday, July 27, 2011 By Kevin Allman and Alex Woodward Politician-turned-pundit Jim Brown’s weekly column has appeared in Louisiana news outlets for years, but his words have sometimes copied those of others. ... Read More >>

Ethical Dilemma
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 By Walter Pierce Could The Independent’s reporting on the Gachassin saga be criminal? Evidently ... maybe. ... Read More >>

Of Politics and Playboys
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 By Nick Pittman Cajun musician Kevin Naquin two steps into the political arena with a bid for City-Parish Council. ... Read More >>

Pooyie 07.27.2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 By The Independent Staff C’EST BON When Washington Parish-based Smith Creamery’s dairy plant exploded a couple of weeks ago... PAS BON When a suspect in a brutal home invasion, robbery and rape failed to show up for his trial last week in Lafayette... COUILLON The town of Wa$hington might be good at catching speeders... ... Read More >>

Table Manners
When it comes to landing the perfect job, dinner table etiquette could count for more than you might think. By Sue Schleifer When I volunteered to be a table host at a recent etiquette dinner sponsored by the UL Lafayette Career Services and Moody College of Business Administration, I had no idea that I would feel compelled to talk with a student about personal space. ... Read More >>

Finds 07.27.11
A FOWL SANDWICH INDEED One of EatLafayette’s many specials is Joey’s Turducken Breast Sandwich, for only $7.98 when EatLafayette is mentioned (it’s regularly priced at $10.98). ... Read More >>

A&E Calendar for July 27-Aug. 2
The Independent Weekly’s calendar features community events, performances, workshops, meetings and more. ... Read More >>

Party Girl 07.27.11

Art admirers gathered for Art for All Seasons Summer 2011 Exhibit, featuring the works of artistic photographer Kerry Griechen of My Eye Photography, at the offices of Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick. Griechen displayed his stunningly beautiful photos of florals and New Orleans scenes, which were creatively mounted on special paper to give them a painting-like appearance. Guests sipped wine and nibbled cheeses and veggies while perusing the pieces spread out along the walls of DSGF’s th

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David Calhoun, ‘EB’ Brooks join Lafayette Central Park

David Calhoun and Elizabeth “EB” Brooks are the first two employees of Lafayette Central Park Inc., the nonprofit charged with turning Lafayette Consolidated Government’s 100-acre Johnston Street Horse Farm property into a passive public park. Calhoun was named executive director, and Brooks is director of planning and design.
Update: PXP creating 600 jobs averaging 100k

At Thursday's State of the Economy luncheon, LEDA President and CEO Gregg Gothreaux said PXP has already quietly hired 180 people for its Broussard expansion.
Remembering Ricky Rees

The veteran police officer remembered by friends for his large and small acts of kindness will be laid to rest Wednesday.
Zachary Barker takes helm of the Opportunity Machine

Zachary Barker continues making waves in Lafayette’s business scene, mostly recently being named director of the Opportunity Machine.
Shakin' at the Shack

There will soon be a whole lot of shakin’ going on at Benny’s Sportshack Supplement Depot, a new concept by Opelousas native Benny Nele. Located at 2002 Johnston St., the supplement shop, smoothie bar and café, featuring hot off the press paninis and wraps, plans to open in late May.

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COOL TOWN 2013

This year’s Cool Town issue is all about people who are not native to South Louisiana but made a conscious decision to be here, to be among us, to participate in our culture and contribute to it.
A curious compact

A shelved ordinance transferring $200,000 from a northside drainage project to a south Lafayette development may not break any laws, but it stinks to high heaven.
Pooyie 2012

It's good, it's bad and it's just plain crazy.
Saving Saturday Night

An effort to restore a shuttered dancehall and document other vacant or razed honky-tonks could serve as a model for saving an endangered species of entertainment.
Posthaste vs. HART FORTENBERY

Lafayette’s gene pool has been host to a long line of eccentric characters who have blurred the lines between crazy, genius, disturbed and curiously entertaining.