The Acadiana Advocate

The Acadiana Advocate The Advocate has served Louisiana for more than a century, and is publishing The Acadiana Advocate

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.

I love the Saints' selection of Kelvin Banks, Jr. in the first round of 2025 NFL Draft.
04/25/2025

I love the Saints' selection of Kelvin Banks, Jr. in the first round of 2025 NFL Draft.

Here are several players who could make sense for the Saints in the second round.
04/25/2025

Here are several players who could make sense for the Saints in the second round.

Ezra Angelle is owner of Motier Lafayette clothing store.
04/25/2025

Ezra Angelle is owner of Motier Lafayette clothing store.

LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell was selected No. 4 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2025 NFL Draft. Campbel...
04/25/2025

LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell was selected No. 4 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2025 NFL Draft. Campbell, a Louisiana native, is the highest-drafted offensive lineman in LSU history.

On Wednesday, police responded around 11:35 to reports of shots being fired in the 1100 block of South State Street.
04/25/2025

On Wednesday, police responded around 11:35 to reports of shots being fired in the 1100 block of South State Street.

Here are some noteworthy new hires at Ronald McDonald House, Acadian Ambulance.
04/25/2025

Here are some noteworthy new hires at Ronald McDonald House, Acadian Ambulance.

Looking for live music? Check out upcoming performances around Acadiana this week.
04/25/2025

Looking for live music? Check out upcoming performances around Acadiana this week.

Kelvin Banks was a three-year starter at the University of Texas, and becomes the fourth first-round pick in the Saints ...
04/25/2025

Kelvin Banks was a three-year starter at the University of Texas, and becomes the fourth first-round pick in the Saints offensive line room.

Crowley police arrested the alleged shooter in connection to a March 31 incident that left a woman injured.
04/25/2025

Crowley police arrested the alleged shooter in connection to a March 31 incident that left a woman injured.

The Festival International de Louisiane has begun.See more photos here bit.ly/4cWK8IH
04/24/2025

The Festival International de Louisiane has begun.

See more photos here bit.ly/4cWK8IH

See who finished on top.
04/24/2025

See who finished on top.

The UL Ragin’ Cajuns return home from an encouraging Sun Belt series win ready to see if a few tweaks to the lineup can ...
04/24/2025

The UL Ragin’ Cajuns return home from an encouraging Sun Belt series win ready to see if a few tweaks to the lineup can produce some big long-term dividends.

While most of the rain stopped by daylight, streets across Lafayette and other Acadiana cities were left impassable.
04/24/2025

While most of the rain stopped by daylight, streets across Lafayette and other Acadiana cities were left impassable.

The outlook in the Sun Belt Conference race has changed dramatically for the UL Ragin’ Cajuns after last week’s home swe...
04/24/2025

The outlook in the Sun Belt Conference race has changed dramatically for the UL Ragin’ Cajuns after last week’s home sweep of South Alabama.

04/24/2025

We're less than a week away from Festival Interational - the largest international music festival in the country. Experience the magic of music from around the world, gourmet food, handcrafted artworks and so much more! No ticket required! See the full lineup > https://www.festivalinternational.org/magnolia.studio



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When Acadiana High and St. Mary's Dominican meet in softball, it's always a close game.
04/24/2025

When Acadiana High and St. Mary's Dominican meet in softball, it's always a close game.

"It's not really an issue of money; it’s an issue of disentangling bureaucratic misalignment."
04/24/2025

"It's not really an issue of money; it’s an issue of disentangling bureaucratic misalignment."

📸 2025 Cycle ZydecoThe bike ride started a little later than normal because of the heavy rains. bit.ly/3EmjmNe
04/24/2025

📸 2025 Cycle Zydeco

The bike ride started a little later than normal because of the heavy rains. bit.ly/3EmjmNe

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