Troy Dugas is an Acadiana local. He was born in Rayne and grew up in Duson, attended Acadiana High School, UL Lafayette for a BFA, and took an MFA from Pratt in New York City.
Troy Dugas is an Acadiana local. He was born in Rayne and grew up in Duson, attended Acadiana High School, UL Lafayette for a BFA, and took an MFA from Pratt in New York City.
The IND's Nick Pittman reviews new releases from Cedryl Ballou, Marty Christian and more.
Head of the Political Science Department at UL Lafayette and an accomplished musician, Pearson Cross recently signed on as a political columnist for The Independent, which got our own Dege Legg to wondering, “Who is this guy?”
When it comes to a flowy pant, it’s kind of like jeans. The cut you want depends on your shape. Try on every pair you can get your hands on to find the one right for you.
The first whispers of swimsuit season feel a little like walking the plank. Naked and with a spotlight on you. It takes guts to walk into that dressing room after a long winter in leggings and sweaters.
Contemporary Lafayette will either pay for its 20th century growth or pass the cost to our kids and grandkids.
Come Comedy, Lafayette Needs You!
The laugh in Lafayette has been hard to come by lately, and we at The IND could sure use a few.
Fall fashion is again all over the map. The beloved boho look lingers along with modern style that’s sleek and chic with just a hint of mod.
‘Telehealth for Tots’ Tackles Truancy
The St. Martin Parish School Board has just launched its first telemedicine clinic, called Telehealth for Tots, to provide easier medical access for students at rural locations via telecommunications.
‘Telehealth for Tots’ Tackles Truancy
The St. Martin Parish School Board has just launched its first telemedicine clinic, called Telehealth for Tots, to provide easier medical access for students at rural locations via telecommunications.
A Northside High grad and UL Lafayette criminal justice student, Bri’s cover of a song earned her a million views on YouTube.
While the members of this diverse group of Acadiana women can’t all say they were firsts, each of them has contributed to our community in ways too countless to capture in 500-word profiles.
Long Shot just in time for Christmas
The new book by Tyler Bridges and Jeremy Alford shows you exactly what the 2015 road to the governor’s mansion looked and felt like.
Fashion comes in every form for every age. We’ve rounded up three of our favorite looks for whatever fête is on your list.