John Holmes Overton Sr., was an attorney and Democratic US Representative and US Senator from Louisiana. His nephew, Thomas Overton Brooks, was also a US representative, from the Shreveport-based 4th district of Louisiana.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lake Charles, is a particular church located in southwest Louisiana (USA). It is a fairly new diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, being founded on January 29, 1980. It is suffragan to the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Marc Broussard is an American singer-songwriter. His style is best described as "Bayou Soul", a mix of funk, blues, R&B, rock, and pop, matched with distinct Southern roots. In his career, he has released eight studio albums, one live album, three EPs, and has charted twice on Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks.
Joseph Broussard (1702–1765), also known as Beausoleil, was a leader of the Acadian people in Acadia; later Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick. Broussard organized a Mi'kmaq and Acadian militias against the British through King George's War, Father Le Loutre's War and during the French and Indian War. After the loss of Acadia to the British, he eventually led the first group of Acadians to southern Louisiana in present-day United States. His name is sometimes presented as Joseph Gaurhept Broussard; this is likely the result of a transcription error. Broussard is widely regarded as a hero and an important historical figure by both Acadians and Cajuns.
Robert Foligny Broussard was both a U.S. representative and a U.S. senator from Louisiana. He was born on the Mary Louise plantation near New Iberia, the seat of Iberia Parish, to Jean Dorville Broussard, and his wife Anastasie Elizadie Gonsoulin Broussard. He attended public and private schools.
Edwin Sidney Broussard, was a United States senator from Louisiana, with serve for two terms from March 5, 1921, to March 3, 1933.
In the North American Numbering Plan, telephone area code 337 covers southwestern Louisiana. It was created in 1999. Until 1999/2000, this area was the southern half of area code 318, which covered the western half of Louisiana.
Carencro is the major label debut of Louisiana musician Marc Broussard. The album was released by Island Records on August 3, 2004. The album title pays tribute to the musician's hometown of Carencro, Louisiana.
Alley Joseph Broussard III is a former college football running back for the LSU Tigers football team of Louisiana State University, and the Missouri Southern Lions football team of Missouri Southern State University. He was a part of LSU's 2003 team that won the BCS National Championship. Against Ole Miss in 2004, Broussard rushed for 250 yards, setting the LSU single-game rushing record. The record stood until 2016, when it was surpassed by a 284-yard performance from Leonard Fournette, also against Ole Miss.
Milton is an unincorporated community in Lafayette Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Milton is part of the Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Chris Broussard is an American sports analyst and commentator for FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports Radio. He is best known for his coverage of the NBA. Previously, he worked for The New York Times, ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com, and made appearances on ESPN's SportsCenter, NBA Countdown, First Take, and NBA Fastbreak as an analyst.
This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Iberia Parish, Louisiana.
Raywood J. Broussard was an American jockey in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing.
The Valsin Broussard House is a historic house located at 408 West Main Street in Broussard, Louisiana.
The Martial Billeaud Jr. House is a historic house located at 118 North Morgan Avenue in Broussard, Louisiana.
Alesia is a historic house located at 108 North Morgan Avenue in Broussard, Louisiana.
The Ducrest Building, also known as DeBailion's Pharmacy, is a historic commercial building located at 100 West Main Street in Broussard, Louisiana.
The Roy-LeBlanc House is a historic house located at 105 South St. Pierre Street in Broussard, Louisiana.
St. Cecilia School is a historic school building located at 302 West Main Street in Broussard, Louisiana.
