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Homey Helium

Some people make a living building things. Others make a living making those things look good. There’s more to decoration than meets the eye. Space has a tremendous impact on how we think and feel. Sometimes it really is all about appearances, and that’s true whether you’re picking out curtains for your living room or…

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Down On The Farm

Farming isn’t what it used to be. Louisiana has lost thousands of small farms over the last few decades. The average farmer is over 58. Land prices keep going up, commodity prices keep wobbling, and modern farming techniques are about scale, not stewardship of the land. The small independent farmer — the icon of the…

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It’s Magic

Lori Guillory uses profits from Calvary Thrift store for good works, Mitch The Magician Hebert spreads joy to audiences young and old

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Geaux Grow

Geaux Run w Mary Hays’ running shoes & get ahead of the pack w Allyson Romero’s Grow Leadership Coaching, Out to Lunch with Christiaan Mader

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Cajun Salvage Broadband

Matthew Latiolais recycles historic Cajun constructions into home decor, Chris Disher brings hi-speed fiber internet to the Cajun countryside

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Cheating Death

DeAnna Smith’s 5 Dripsy IV Bar locations promote health by infusion, Daisy Kerne’s All Caps Gourmet Mushrooms focus on both taste and tonic

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Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One

Here in Lafayette, comedy is growing up. The scene is expanding, more shows are popping up. It’s become a draw for national touring acts. And comics are choosing to stay—or come back—because there’s actually something to build here. That’s pretty remarkable. Lafayette wasn’t really on the map as a comedy town until the last decade…

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