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Olde Tyme Grocery : A Lafayette Tradition More Than Four Decades in the Making
Photo By: Bayou State Media Staff From Neighborhood Grocery Store to Community Icon For generations of Lafayette residents, University of Louisiana students, faculty, staff, and visitors, Olde Tyme Grocery has been a familiar name. Today, Olde Tyme Grocery is owned and operated by Ross Murphree, who continues the legacy established by his father, Glenn Murphree. During our Louisiana Food Tour visit, Ross shared the story behind how a small neighborhood grocery store evolved i
Bayou State Media
9 hours ago6 min read


Roul’s Deli: A Louisiana Family Tradition Built on Flavor, Community, and Hard Work
Founded in 1999, Roul's Deli grew from a trailer on Airline Highway into one of Louisiana's most recognizable family-owned restaurant brands. Learn the story behind Roul's Deli, its signature menu items, and its plans for future expansion.
Bayou State Media
Jun 114 min read
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