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.

Will the third time be the charm for the Lafayette Drillers?
07/04/2025

Will the third time be the charm for the Lafayette Drillers?

PBS is celebrating America's 249th birthday with these friendly Louisiana faces.
07/04/2025

PBS is celebrating America's 249th birthday with these friendly Louisiana faces.

The 22-year-old was booked Thursday into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on a charge of attempted first-degree ...
07/04/2025

The 22-year-old was booked Thursday into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on a charge of attempted first-degree murder.

The six members of Louisiana’s House delegation recently selected their pieces for the honor.
07/04/2025

The six members of Louisiana’s House delegation recently selected their pieces for the honor.

Acadiana celebrates July 4 with music, hot dogs, patriotic colors and of course, fireworks.⁠⁠Find all the local firework...
07/04/2025

Acadiana celebrates July 4 with music, hot dogs, patriotic colors and of course, fireworks.⁠
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Find all the local firework shows here: bit.ly/4nnM6qi

To many in the conservative, veteran-heavy Vernon Parish, the move is a welcome reversal, returning the fort to the name...
07/04/2025

To many in the conservative, veteran-heavy Vernon Parish, the move is a welcome reversal, returning the fort to the name they'd continued using anyway.

But to the family of Sgt. William Henry Johnson, a Black World War I hero, the move is a disappointment in the long fight for Johnson to get the recognition he deserves.

"The infrastructure is aging, its current design no longer is suitable for the amount of traffic that continues to cross...
07/04/2025

"The infrastructure is aging, its current design no longer is suitable for the amount of traffic that continues to cross it each day."

Read all about a Louisiana company that's dedicated to making sports accessible to everyone by highlighting the exceptio...
07/04/2025

Read all about a Louisiana company that's dedicated to making sports accessible to everyone by highlighting the exceptional athletes that use their products.

Sponsored: Ingredient substitutes in the crust, filling and topping make this summer dessert a great option for eating r...
07/04/2025

Sponsored: Ingredient substitutes in the crust, filling and topping make this summer dessert a great option for eating right away or freezing for a treat later.

The little-known provision in the bill means up to around $50 million per year extra for Louisiana over a decade -- mone...
07/04/2025

The little-known provision in the bill means up to around $50 million per year extra for Louisiana over a decade -- money that must be used for coastal protection and restoration projects.

A pair of Louisiana natives were at the center of getting the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed.
07/04/2025

A pair of Louisiana natives were at the center of getting the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed.

The New Orleans Pelicans are moving on from one of their most promising young players.
07/04/2025

The New Orleans Pelicans are moving on from one of their most promising young players.

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