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The Advocate is a morning newspaper published seven days a week, with editions in Baton Rouge, Lafayette and New Orleans, La. The paper covers general news, crime, politics, government, education, sports, business, entertainment, food, culture and features. Weekly sections spotlight Ascension Parish and the Livingston-Tangipahoa areas each Thursday.

After traveling to coastal restoration projects across the state, researchers at the University of Louisiana at Lafayett...
02/23/2025

After traveling to coastal restoration projects across the state, researchers at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette found that people in different regions have varying opinions on land loss, but all want to address the crisis.

Sponsored by Explore HoumaCatch a dazzling parade, go on a geocaching treasure hunt and tackle the Bayou Country Crawfis...
02/23/2025

Sponsored by Explore Houma

Catch a dazzling parade, go on a geocaching treasure hunt and tackle the Bayou Country Crawfish Trail in the Houma area this Carnival season.

The former Los Angeles Chargers head coach will be Kellen Moore's top assistant on the defensive side of the ball.
02/23/2025

The former Los Angeles Chargers head coach will be Kellen Moore's top assistant on the defensive side of the ball.

After a rough first five games of the season, the UL Ragin’ Cajuns were in need of an uplifting performance.
02/23/2025

After a rough first five games of the season, the UL Ragin’ Cajuns were in need of an uplifting performance.

Photos: UL baseball took game one 4-1 over  #22 Nebraska during game one of a double header at Russo Park Saturday.
02/23/2025

Photos: UL baseball took game one 4-1 over #22 Nebraska during game one of a double header at Russo Park Saturday.

Photos: UL walked off Houston in the bottom of the 7th inning for a 8-7 victory Saturday at Lamson Park.
02/23/2025

Photos: UL walked off Houston in the bottom of the 7th inning for a 8-7 victory Saturday at Lamson Park.

The on the road frustrations continue for the UL women’s basketball team.
02/23/2025

The on the road frustrations continue for the UL women’s basketball team.

Photos: The Krewe de Canailles parade rolled in downtown Lafayette Friday.
02/23/2025

Photos: The Krewe de Canailles parade rolled in downtown Lafayette Friday.

A 'two-quarterback' system? Kim Mulkey would rather have one, but she's in a different position this season.
02/22/2025

A 'two-quarterback' system? Kim Mulkey would rather have one, but she's in a different position this season.

A full list of girls basketball scores, schedules from across the state
02/22/2025

A full list of girls basketball scores, schedules from across the state

It's not clear how many Louisiana-based federal employee have been fired. But employees at several federal agencies who ...
02/22/2025

It's not clear how many Louisiana-based federal employee have been fired.

But employees at several federal agencies who live or work in the state have said they lost their job in recent days.

Lafayette's short-term rental ban, which went into effect in October, is complaint-driven and difficult to enforce. The ...
02/22/2025

Lafayette's short-term rental ban, which went into effect in October, is complaint-driven and difficult to enforce. The first few cases were heard by Lafayette Consolidated Government's administrative adjudication bureau court this week.

Francis has been hospitalized for a week with a complex lung infection.
02/22/2025

Francis has been hospitalized for a week with a complex lung infection.

“We always taught him that he could do anything anyone else could do, except legally drive."
02/22/2025

“We always taught him that he could do anything anyone else could do, except legally drive."

Are you back for another round of the NOLA.com Parade Cam? Tell us where you're watching from in the comments.
02/22/2025

Are you back for another round of the NOLA.com Parade Cam? Tell us where you're watching from in the comments.

Madison Sheahan, the secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries in Louisiana, has been named deputy director of Immigration and...
02/22/2025

Madison Sheahan, the secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries in Louisiana, has been named deputy director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement under President Donald Trump.

After the pair met for lunch, he sent her yellow roses "for friendship." That quickly changed.
02/22/2025

After the pair met for lunch, he sent her yellow roses "for friendship." That quickly changed.

Four more Mardi Gras parades have announced changes due to weather. Here's the latest.
02/22/2025

Four more Mardi Gras parades have announced changes due to weather. Here's the latest.

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