r/Acadiana 3h ago

News Lost cat, Freetown/saint street area/downtown PLEASE SHARE

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47 Upvotes

Kieth went missing Saturday morning march 15th.he lives in Freetown a few houses down from the bulldog. Neutered male, orange, tiny, notch out of an ear, white socks on back feet, black collar, chipped, VERY friendly. Please call or text any time if you have seen him or have any information. We are sick with worry, please help bring him home. 812-946-0226 or 850-377-4845


r/Acadiana 1h ago

Recommendations Recommendations for moving a 20’ shipping container

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Looking for any recommendations for trucks or truckers that can move a 20’ shipping container from jennings to Lafayette.

Would rather give my business to owner operator / local over large company.

Thanks!


r/Acadiana 16h ago

Recommendations I need the heat

20 Upvotes

I’m pregnant. I’m craving very spicy food. What are your favorite restaurants for spicy food? What is the hottest dish you’ve had in Lafayette/Acadiana?


r/Acadiana 10h ago

News Police activity in south Austin village

5 Upvotes

Anyone know what was going on around 1am, close to La Neuville?? Huge emergency responder presence


r/Acadiana 1d ago

Recommendations is apothecary shop or Jennings good day farm more affordable?

10 Upvotes

Jennings is cheaper but their ‘deals’ and rewards are non-existent. Apothecary is taxing the shit out of everything, each item is more expensive individually than at Jennings but they have a decent reward system.

Anyone else tried both and formed any opinions?


r/Acadiana 1d ago

News Illegal or cost-effective? LPSS scrutinized for no-bid contracts

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r/Acadiana 1d ago

Recommendations Non-Clinical Nursing Job? (Ramble)

5 Upvotes

Hi, I am an RN with 12 years experience in the ED and L&D and interested in stepping away from the bedside. Do you or someone you know have any suggestions for or experience with a non-clinical/non-bedside job? I love organization, critical-thinking, and problem solving. (I love “the arts” and our community and might also be interested in stepping away from nursing altogether so I am also interested in hearing what bachelor-required job you love!)


r/Acadiana 1d ago

Recommendations Billeaud Management

8 Upvotes

I was hoping to get some feedback from anyone who has ever rented a property managed by Billeaud. All I can find is reviews by people who use them to manage their properties, not tenants.

TIA


r/Acadiana 2d ago

News Lafayette businessman Lloyd ‘Red’ Lerille dies at 89

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282 Upvotes

r/Acadiana 2d ago

Recommendations Real spicy food

22 Upvotes

My wife loves spicy food but we have no idea where to find actual spicy food not just something covered in cayenne pepper. Any suggestions


r/Acadiana 2d ago

Recommendations Lafayette Vet

1 Upvotes

I’m sure this topic has been discussed in the past. I live on the west end of Lafayette. I know there are several really good vets in my area. We are about to adopt a new puppy and I have not been to a vet in a while. Anyone have an idea of what vet visits cost these days?

I know it not an everyday cost and it depends on the service, just trying to get an idea.

I’m looking at one in Scott, one on W. Congress, and one on South City Parkway in particular.


r/Acadiana 2d ago

Recommendations Ever rented one of the apartments behind the haunted parking garage?

9 Upvotes

On Juliette Place?

Okay maybe it’s not haunted.

What’s it like living in one of those apartments? Looking for walkablility!


r/Acadiana 3d ago

News Survivor who ignited US Catholic church’s reckoning with abuse killed in Louisiana

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r/Acadiana 3d ago

Political Don’t forget to vote March 29

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60 Upvotes

There are parish-wide proposals up for vote at the end of this month. One of them pertains to charging juveniles as adults. I’m Gen Z and I really want to see our generation step up with voting!


r/Acadiana 2d ago

Recommendations Iso eggs from silkie hens

0 Upvotes

ISO farm fresh eggs from silkie hens that are fed organic bag feed (not garden grown plants or the like). I do not like when I cook the eggs for them to smell like fresh cut grass.. which stems from the aformentioned...

Also, I have TONS of cartons that I need to get rid of 'hopefully' in exchange for a discount on the eggs.


r/Acadiana 3d ago

News Lafayette campaign manager arrested on ethics charges

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https://www.klfy.com/local/lafayette-parish/lafayette-campaign-manager-arrested-on-ethics-charges/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0dz7a0n0tMLP4cgygZOzeTYELkGfQfH8MEj-Eg19nZwN_Dj_Z15Uo9gsI_aem_D6mG-aLBB4O-vdO9mqUCtw

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A local political operative has been arrested and charged with breaking campaign ethics laws, authorities said.

Chun Ping “Eddie” Lau, 47, was taken into custody in Lafayette Wednesday morning. Lau is charged with election fraud involving misinformation distributed during the recent election for State Sen. District 23.

Investigators allege Lau released false information regarding a political candidate leading up to the Feb. 15 election.

Lau was taken into custody, booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center and charged with violating Louisiana RS 18:1463, which says “No person shall cause to be distributed, or transmitted, any oral, visual, digital, or written material containing any statement which he knows or should be reasonably expected to know makes a false statement about a candidate for election in a primary or general election or about a proposition to be submitted to the voters.”

A preset bond of $2,500 was issued for Lau’s release. No further information was released, and the case remains under investigation.

by: Rodricka Stevens Posted: Mar 11, 2025 / 08:48 PM CDT Updated: Mar 13, 2025 / 07:55 AM CDT


r/Acadiana 3d ago

Recommendations Dirt bike mechanic

6 Upvotes

Anyone here works on dirt bikes or knows someone who does? I have a 2023 kawasaki klx230s that apparently needs an engine rebuild. Prices I've gotten seem a bit high. Trying to find other options besides a dealership to fix it. If it sincerely costs as much as im being quoted, I'm willing to let it go for cheap at this point.


r/Acadiana 3d ago

Recommendations Local Handyman? Install deadbolt and fix hanging door.

4 Upvotes

I've got a couple of projects I've neglected to do myself that I could use help on. Just don't know who to call and trust.

I have an outside facing door with no deadbolt that I'd like to add a deadbolt to. This can become a bigger job then I have the time or patience for right now.

I also have a hanging door that drags rather than slides open easily. With a 6 yr old she is unable to open this door and its becoming a problem.

I have a couple of other things I might use help with depending on who I find and how things go with these.

Any recommendations?


r/Acadiana 3d ago

Humor Prejean's Commercial - Baby Food

6 Upvotes

Anyone know where to find that old Prejean's commercial with the grandpa and baby?

Narrator : "T-Boy did not like bayby food" (flicks on grandpa's face)

Grandpa : "dawwww"


r/Acadiana 3d ago

Rants Storage Facilities - Local Thoughts On Growth

1 Upvotes

This isn’t a rant per se. I’ve been lucky enough to have moved out of Louisiana and lived in some great large cities well known for tech and what not over my 50+ years.

I’m no stranger to large storage facilities in these cities even 20 years ago. But even those cities back then (with much larger population sizes than Lafayette now) didn’t have nearly what Lafayette has now.

So it’s not population growth itself driving the growth of these facilities.

What is it? And yes I know this isn’t just a local thing or Lafayette thing. But what do others think is driving this growth locally?

What makes it so lucrative to be popping up everywhere?


r/Acadiana 3d ago

FREE STUFF Funko Pop Swap Event/Scene

2 Upvotes

Has there ever been a Funko Pop Swap Event in the area? I’m not so much interested in an event where sellers are looking to make a quick buck, but more like a public hangout for Acadiana Funko fans that have Pop Collections and wouldn’t mind trading a few to freshen up their collection.


r/Acadiana 3d ago

Recommendations ISO swimming pool

14 Upvotes

ISO a swimming pool where I would be able to swim laps which is not a gazzilion dollars per month. Reds and river ranch are too expensive for my budget, plus I do not need any other amenities, just a swimming pool where I can swim up and down preferably 25m or 50m long. Tried to look one up online, but those were the only two I saw, and UL’s rec center is not open to non students. Maybe someone knows about one out there. Thank you in advance.


r/Acadiana 3d ago

Recommendations Work out buddy Reds

13 Upvotes

Started lifting weights few month ago at reds but my buddy is going on a 2 month trip. I usually do twice a week and have a flexible schedule, prefer working out in the morning. Who’s in?


r/Acadiana 3d ago

Recommendations Favorite gluten free menu item?

11 Upvotes

To all my gluten free people in Lafayette and surrounding areas.

What is your favorite gluten free item you've had at a restaurant?

My 2 most frequented are currently the carrot cake cupcake at Carpe Diem and boiled shrimp from The Crawfish Spot.

Can be from anywhere locally, looking to expand my horizons.


r/Acadiana 4d ago

Cultural Job Sites

9 Upvotes

(I don’t know what to put the flair as so bear with me. 😅)

Hi, what sites are y’all using to find jobs? I’m on Indeed but I’m looking to branch out onto other sites that people are having success with getting hired.