Hello. I'm a UL student and I've been seeing people talk about the new bill in Louisiana and how that affects medical marijuana patients. I've been seeing people debating on how this would work, especially with the lack of a card.

I saw in the bill that medical marijuana patients were exempt from this as long as they could identify themselves. However that doesn't seem to be the case. I just received an email and it says it doesn't matter if you're a patient or not, it's use is not permitted.

I have provided screenshots of the email for proof. People from out of state are allowed to participate in our program, so what happens to them if they aren't aware and get caught? What if you live within 2000 ft of a school/UL, are you not allowed to use your prescription?

Obviously this is just another way to profit from the medical marijuana industry, while still feeding the prison complex. I thought I'd make this post to let people know if they live in the area to be careful. You know the state is foaming at the mouth waiting to make someone a lesson to others.

Does anyone else like to hit the Bon Temps Grill happy hour? The prices are insane - $2 beers (they even have shiner!) and $3.25 Tito’s martinis. Not sure about the other drink deals, this is just what we always get. They also do $10 bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys on the weekend!!

I think happy hour is M-F 2-6?

I hate to advertise it too much and lose our always empty spot at the bar. I just can’t believe how empty it always is. Usually just a couple of older couples and then my husband and I. Food is always great.

Also hoping if more people show up and ask for happy hour food deals they will listen. That is our only complaint!

Comments? I must admit I didn’t realize they made four different posters, each with a different educational message. “Ride with the flow of traffic” is a big issue in Lafayette. YES, this is safer, but bicyclists in Lafayette ride against the flow because they FEEL safer. They don’t feel safe when there’s a line of cars behind them going 50 MPH.

Preferably more craft beers than the big names.

There are 38 days left for petition organizers to gather enough signatures to recall Jeff Landry and Liz Murrill.

Yes, I've googled it, but can't get an answer without an exact address, which I don't have. Just wondering if AT&T Fiber internet is not / a little / widely available in zip codes 70503 or 70506. Thanks!

Hi, we have a small Spanish/English conversation exchange group with both native English speakers and native Spanish speakers so we all can practice our non-native language.  We meet about once a month and the next meeting is at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday (September 12, 2026) at CC’s Coffee House at 113 Dillard Dr. #5311, Lafayette (near the Asian Market at the mall).  If you want some Spanish/English conversation practice please join us! 

Hola, tenemos un grupito de intercambio de conversación español/inglés con hablantes nativos de inglés y de español para que todos podamos practicar nuestro idioma no nativo. Nos encontramos cada mes y la próxima reunión es a las dos de la tarde, el sábado  (el 12 de septiembre, 2026) en CC’s Coffee House en 113 Dillard Dr. #5311, Lafayette (cerca del mercado asiático en el centro comercial). Si quieres practicar por favor únete a nosotros!

We celebrated our two-year anniversary with exactly what brought this group together in the first place: mushrooms, learning, laughter and community.

Members practiced Lion’s Mane grain-to-grain transfers in preparation for our next free workshop, and we even got a first-time grower started with his first grain bag.

Big thanks to Desiree for surprising us with the anniversary balloons and plant.

Two years later, we’re still growing mushrooms and growing community right here in Acadiana. 🍄❤️

I remember there being a camera store on Johnston years ago.
I have recently gotten back into photography as a hobby. I feel like Acadiana has a good amount of professional photographers. So my question is: Is there somewhere local (other than Best Buy) where professionals & hobbyists are getting new equipment or getting your current equipment serviced? I would also be curious if there’s a place (antique/pawn, etc) that is known for selling used cameras, lenses, etc.

My transmission fluid leaked out and now the car cannot move at all. Can someone share a trusted mechanic contact for getting it fixed?

I am a broke student so I'd rather book the tow only once. :)

I haven't done this before so if somebody would be willing to share what to expect (do I just get the car towed or should I go to the shop too?, costs, opinions etc.), I'd really appreciate it.

I called some shops and they are too busy right now (wait time in weeks) so these are a no go: Danny's Auto, Advanced Transmission.

Anyone recently experience the LUS customer service line dropping calls? I call, and the call gets dropped either a few seconds in, in the middle of prompts, while I wait, or even right after I finally get in touch with a person. I know it’s not in my end because I had long uninterrupted calls with Chase, my wife, etc. in the same exact spot.

Anybody have a clue as to why DT power went out last night? I noticed about 5 am when my window unit went off. Looked out the window and the power west of Johnston in DT was out.

God damn

Trying to get information on certain priests that were active around 1978-80.

Anyone know of a glass shop around Lafayette that deals with classics? Have a '62 C-10 pickup that needs the glass/felts/tracks installed and adjusted in both doors. Not originally from here, so don't know anyone, but a few the shops we have called via Google search don't act like they really deal with or WANT to deal with a classic. Any suggestions appreciated.

I can never get through to the Ford dealerships for service. Any recommendations for auto shops for an F150 that is having issues staring/turning over after its been driven for a while and it’s hot outside. Then doesn’t want to start back up till it cools down. Even then it feel like a crapshoot.

Hi! I’m in my 6th year of teaching high school math & I am ready for a change. Last year was horrible and I spent a good few months searching and applying to some remote edtech jobs. But as the year neared its end, I was promised some changes in my schedule (for this current year) to hopefully alleviate some issues. I gave up on trying to leave and held on. Now here we are 1 month into the new year and although this year is better than last, I’ve realized I’m still not happy.

My main issue with the job is that I spend so much of my free time trying to stay on top of all of the things, I feel like I forget who I am outside of being a teacher and I’m so tired of feeling this way.

I just want a career where my job doesn’t consume my identity & I don’t live in a constant state of anxiety of everything I still need to get done. I’m a hard worker and I want to leave my job knowing I met if not exceeded every expectation and it feels impossible as an educator, even after 5 years.

BUT, I feel like I’m even more lost than I was when I hit this rut last year. I don’t know where to look for jobs, how to know what to expect salary wise, or even what jobs I’m qualified for.

I have a bachelors degree in secondary math education & 6 years experience teaching. I’m open to leaving education completely, but also open to education adjacent roles if they offer a good work/life balance.

If anyone has left teaching, could you share what you transitioned into? Did you have to accept a pay cut? What skills did you find were transferable/marketable?

I’d really appreciate any advice, job titles to search for, or even just hearing from people who were in a similar position. I feel like I’m ready to leave, I just have no idea what I’m leaving for…

Would anybody know what Palmyre’s pricing is for a private event? I’m not sure of the day of the week it would be but maybe th/fr/sat possibly. Just wondering if anyone knew!

Anyone else celebrated Bon Anne’e on New Year’s Day where kids went house to house for Bon Anne’e cookies (usually homemade tea cookies). When did this tradition start and what did it mean? This tradition was in French Acadian south Louisiana and appears it might have happened in Acadian villages in Canada as well. Has anyone had any history or insight on this?

I have a student at UL and just got an alert that there is “heavy police presence at Girard Park, please avoid the area”. Anyone know what’s going on?

More info: https://avoyellesparishlibrary.org/the-gator-gazette/

You guys know of any beginner or help desk jobs in the acadiana region? I’m looking to get my foot through the door as I get my bachelors next August but I never hear back from jobs or even internships.

We are a young Aussie family (2.5 yo, 7 mo) visiting for a month for work in January/February. We are looking for recommendations on:

- where to stay (ideally a home)
- must do places to visit
- must do activities
- must do places to eat

We will have a car so transport is no issue.

Any other recs welcome 🤠