Mccomb- Veazey Neighborhood Coterie

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Mccomb- Veazey Neighborhood Coterie The McComb-Veazey Coterie is a neighborhood planning group comprised of property owners, residents, and business owners.

The McComb- Veazey neighborhood is one of three urban-core neighborhoods surrounding downtown Lafayette, Louisiana. Our predominantly African-American neighborhood is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, ripe with French Creole culture and deep rooted heritage. Many of the families in our community have been living in our neighborhood for generations. In 1880, the first railroad entered Lafayette, then known as Vermilionville, creating the first transportation divide separating McComb-Veazey from the urban core. The railroad was not the first dissection of the area, but later in the 1960s, the Evangeline Throughway, I-49 Interstate
created an even wider gap. Sanborn maps over those years display a slow dismantling of once thriving, dense, healthy neighborhoods. McComb-Veazey has always been a lively, diverse family neighborhood with markets, bars, homes, churches, and was very much a part of the urban core of Lafayette and the home to many Creole families and musicians. Much of the neighborhood history including the Black Mardi Gras, creole cowboy trail rides, being the late home of the Father of Zydeco Clifton Chenier, and home to creole food and traditions has not been told or shared or celebrated in a grand way. The commitment of residents has slowly changed that, but there is much more work to be done to preserve our neighborhood heritage and this rare and unique culture for not only Louisiana, but for the United States of America. During the summer of 2008, a group of Lafayette City-Parish city planners, residents, churches and business owners began meeting to develop a revitalization plan for the McComb- Veazey Neighborhood. In an effort to preserve our rich cultural history and neighborhood character, the McComb- Veazey Neighborhood Coterie began the task of implementing our revitalization plan.

10/08/2026

Gloria Wheeler has spent decades opening doors, bringing people together, and serving the Lafayette community. Now, she reflects on the moments that inspired a lifetime of leadership

05/06/2026

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12/02/2026

Donations are welcomed!

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎Brenda AndrusDrop a comment to welcome them to our community,
05/02/2026

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎

Brenda Andrus

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

18/01/2026

The Harlem Globetrotters brought their world-renowned show to the Cajun Dome, entertaining fans of all ages with trick shots, laughs and memories that span generations.

18/01/2026

LCG’s PARC Department, in partnership with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Committee of Lafayette Parish, invites the community to take part in the 2026 MLK Day Celebration.

This year’s theme, Living the Dream: “Together We Shall Overcome,” calls on us to honor Dr. King’s legacy through unity, service, and collective action.

📍 Location: MLK Recreation Center – 309 Cora Street
📅 Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
🎥 Livestreamed by AOC — all events will be broadcast live from the MLK Rec Center. You can tune in via AOC 2 (Cox 16/LFT 4) or via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com//streams

Whether you join us in person or tune in virtually, we invite the community to come together to reflect, celebrate, and continue the work of building a more just and unified future.

18/01/2026

Did you know that South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc) has a late-start 12-week session beginning on February 10th?

➡️Get the same quality education but in a condensed timeframe.
➡️Choose from several courses that are essential for a variety of programs.
➡️Financial aid is available for these types of sessions!
➡️Catch up on any missed coursework or prevent falling behind.

Interested? You can speak directly to a recruiter at your preferred campus: https://www.solacc.edu/admissions/schedule-admissions-appointment

Or contact our Admissions team for help at 337-521-9622 or [email protected].

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