Lafayette philanthropist James 'Jim' Moncus dies at 82
Moncus died at his home in Lafayette, according to an obituary. Details about his funeral are pending. "Lafayette lost a true leader in the philanthropic community," former Lafayette Mayor-President Joel Robideaux told the Daily Advertiser. "Fortunately, he set up a process for Lafayette to benefit even after his death." Moncus' legacy is evident in projects all over Lafayette. He donated to the Acadiana Center for the Arts to help build its downtown theater, Robideaux said. Moncus also helped fund the creation of a medical center at a local hospital. He's the namesake of the park on John...