Lyle and Phyllis Mouton

Lyle and Phyllis Mouton – Two Lives, One Direction

There are families in Lafayette whose names carry more weight than the people who hold them realize, until someone sits down and asks the right questions. Lyle and Phyllis Mouton are one of those families. The...
Two musicians playing accordions on stage at a Mardi Gras festival; left: smiling man in beige shirt with red accordion in front of a Courville Mardi Gras banner, right: energetic man in red shirt and sunglasses with a white accordion under a tent.

ACADIA PARISH- The accordion sound that connects two cultures

Jerry Prejean’s journey from a tight-knit community in Lafayette to becoming Acadiana Market President at First Horizon Bank is a testament to hard work, mentorship, and dedication to service. With a career spanning over 30 years in banking, he has played a pivotal role in economic development, financial literacy, and youth mentorship. His legacy is not just in finance but in bridging communities, fostering opportunities, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Jerry Prejean

Jerry Prejean – A Legacy of Leadership, Mentorship, and Community Impact

Jerry Prejean’s journey from a tight-knit community in Lafayette to becoming Acadiana Market President at First Horizon Bank is a testament to hard work, mentorship, and dedication to service. With a career spanning over 30 years in banking, he has played a pivotal role in economic development, financial literacy, and youth mentorship. His legacy is not just in finance but in bridging communities, fostering opportunities, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Lafayette, LA

Kreol Magazine Celebrates Issues 36 & 37 in Lafayette, LA

On August 29th, 2024, Kreol Magazine continued celebrating Issues 36 and 37 with a special gathering in Lafayette, Louisiana. The event brought together local contributors and honourees featured in both issues, offering a warm and intimate moment to honour their stories and impact.
Greg Arceneaux

Greg Arceneaux – A Life Carved from Tradition

For nearly fifty years, Louisiana furniture maker Greg Arceneaux has crafted timeless pieces that honor the region’s Creole heritage. Working alongside his wife Liz, Greg blends tradition, utility, and artistry to create furniture that tells a story and is built to last for generations.
Golden Doors

Intimate Gathering at the Golden Doors Event Centre

After our grand celebration in Lafayette, we held a small, intimate gathering at the Golden Doors Event Centre in Lake Charles. This venue, featured in one of our recent issues, provided a cosy and welcoming atmosphere for our close-knit team.

Clyde Simien & Rickey Miniex – The Dynamic Duo of Louisiana

Clyde Simien and Rickey Miniex have carved out a remarkable niche in the realms of law, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. Their story unfolds as one of deep camaraderie and shared ambition, from their early days as childhood friends to becoming the founding partners of the esteemed law firm Simien & Miniex.
Louisiane

2023 Festival International de Louisiane – A Cultural Triumph

There are few events as symbolic of global unity and artistic exuberance as the Festival International de Louisiane. Held annually in Lafayette, Louisiana, this free, five-day celebration is one of the most significant international music and arts festivals in the United States, drawing artists from across the globe and embracing the rich tapestry of cultural diversity.
Ruben-Henderson

Ruben Henderson III

Ruben Henderson III - to give him his full appellation - cuts an undeniably dapper figure wherever he goes. Impeccably attired in a fitted, pastel-coloured suit, offset with a decorous red bow tie, pocket square and black spectacles, this debonair young man exudes style, panache and positivity in abundance, not to mention an intensely likeable charm and charisma. In fact, one is reminded of a light-skinned Louisiana Beau Brummell (minus the cane).