The Current is a nonprofit news outlet covering Lafayette, Louisiana, a vibrant city known as the epicenter of Cajun and Creole culture. While a digital-first outlet, The Current’s origin is steeped in Lafayette’s storied legacy of alternative media. Its founders were alt-weekly veterans who cut their teeth examining the Hub City’s thorny politics, savory folkways and bold ideas. Since launching in 2018, The Current has established itself as a force that punches well above its weight class through enterprising journalism and engaging events.