The Acadiana flag, designed in 1965 by Thomas Arceneaux, a professor at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, included the fleur de lis to represent the Cajuns’ French origins.

LAKE CHARLES — It seems there’s been a fleur de lis explosion in south Louisiana and nationwide. The symbol is everywhere: vehicle window decals, sweat shirts, jackets, purses, jewelry, even ...

The Acadiana flag, designed in 1965 by Thomas Arceneaux, a professor at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, included the fleur de lis to represent the Cajuns’ French origins.