My name is Ellen Hopper Clements, a New Orleans native, I now proudly call Lafayette my home! I love working and volunteering in the community but can’t wait to come home and spend time with my boys, Charlie and Andy. I met my husband, Fletcher, in 2013 while I was working on my Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. When I met him I immediately knew that my life would never be boring again, and I was so right!
Ellen
Local Coffee Shop is Expanding to Maurice
The Classic Cup Brew Bar & Eatery is expanding into the Maurice area.
LCG Releases Sandbag Information
Since it is always better to be over-prepared than underprepared here is a list of where you can get sandbags in Lafayette Parish.
Louisiana State Troopers Rescue Kitten from LA-16
On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, three Louisiana State Troopers found a small orange kitten wandering LA-16 in Livingston Parish.
Hershey’s & Great American Cookie Co Reopening Today
The locally owned and operated Hershey’s & Great American Cookie Co is officially reopening after having some renovations done.
12-Year-Old Louisiana Girl Heads to Rodeo Finals
12-year-old Campbell Leblanc is getting ready to travel to the Little Britches National Finals Competition in Guthrie, Oklahoma where she will compete in the barrel racing portion of the rodeo
The Chubby Unicorn Opens Store in The Acadiana Mall
The Chubby Unicorn has officially opened up there store in the Acadiana Mall.
The Stage Karaoke Bar Announces New Location
The Stage Karaoke Bar announced that they are moving into a new larger space.
8th Annual Fête-Dieu du Teche Announces Date of Celebration
The Annual Fête-Dieu du Teche is coming up on Monday, August 15, 2022, from 8 am to 6 pm.
Tropical Smoothie Café Announces Newest Location in Lafayette
Tropical Smoothie Café has announced a new location in Lafayette.
Lake Charles Airbnb Renters Host Wild Party
Over the weekend there was a situation at one of Airbnb’s rental properties in Lake Charles. The rental house is located on West Claude Street and the renters created quite a mess for the property owners to clean up.
Airbnb Permanently Bans Parties at Rental Locations
On Tuesday, June 28, 2022, Airbnb announced that they would be making the party ban permanent for all of their rental locations.
Breaux Bridge Man Cited for Possession of Venomous Snakes
According to a press release from The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, a Breaux Bridge man was cited for illegally having two venomous copperhead snakes.
Here are Acadiana’s ‘Pick Your Own” Farms
I got to searching the internet and found some pretty cool farms that allow visitors to pick items from blueberries to sunflowers and everything in between
City of Opelousas Uses Grant Money to Upgrade Roads
The City of Opelousas is in the process of getting a makeover, well at least the roads in Opelousas are getting a makeover.
Grubhub Order Saves Hostage’s Life
An order came through Grubhub’s ordering system which had diner workers a little concerned. Workers at the Chipper Truck Café in Yonkers received an order around 5 am on Sunday for food and assistance
TikTok Star Asks for Help Solving Son’s Murder
Ophelia Nichols, also known as shoelover99 on the app or as Mama Tot to her followers, took to social media the other day to ask for help.
New Warning—If You Find a Folded Dollar Bill, Don’t Pick it Up
It was reported earlier in June that authorities in Tennessee were warning residents to not pick up folded dollar bills that were found on the ground. In many instances, these bills were found to be laced with fentanyl.
Controversial Move—Alexa Can Now Add your Deceased Loved Ones Voice
Have you ever wished you could hear your deceased loved one's voice again?
Help Homeless Children in Acadiana—Back the Backpack Drive is Looking for School Supplies
The Gifting Grace Project is hosting its annual Pack the Backpack.
Michelle, Where Are You?—Can You Help Make a Love Connection?
According to the original post on Craigslist, the author of the post is looking for a woman named Michelle who had roman numeral tattoos on her wrist.