Holiday travelers flock to Lafayette, cherishing family and traditions

Holiday travelers flock to Lafayette, cherishing family and traditions

LAFAYETTE, La. Backpacks on shoulders and suitcases in tow, holiday travelers filled airports across the country on Christmas Eve, many with one goal in mind: getting home.There's nothing like home, said Chasity Uzuegbu, a college student born and raised in Lafayette who now resides in Ohio and came home for the holidays. I miss the food. I miss the people. The culture Lafayette is always a good time. Louisiana is a good time as well.Friends Mar…