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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.

House Speaker Mike Johnson already had a tiny majority to work with. It just got even smaller. bit.ly/4jzekgpA resignati...
01/10/2026

House Speaker Mike Johnson already had a tiny majority to work with. It just got even smaller. bit.ly/4jzekgp

A resignation and a death in the Republican ranks leave Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise with no room for errror.

‘Heated Rivalry’ actor, former Lafayette resident, on show’s success: ‘It’s the boys’ bit.ly/3Z2krAiDylan Walsh, known f...
01/10/2026

‘Heated Rivalry’ actor, former Lafayette resident, on show’s success: ‘It’s the boys’ bit.ly/3Z2krAi

Dylan Walsh, known for “Nip/Tuck,” played the father of a gay hockey player in ‘Heated Rivalry,’ a series that surprised all with its international acclaim.

LSU QB search update after Lane Kiffin flies to Sam Leavitt bit.ly/4ptAa6dLSU’s search for a quarterback has taken a lot...
01/10/2026

LSU QB search update after Lane Kiffin flies to Sam Leavitt bit.ly/4ptAa6d

LSU’s search for a quarterback has taken a lot of twists and turns over the past week, and another one took place Friday night. Here’s the latest intel on a top player in the transfer portal.

Westgate boys basketball outlasts St. Thomas More in dramatic Rebel Roundball semifinals bit.ly/3NEGwCoThe matchup felt ...
01/10/2026

Westgate boys basketball outlasts St. Thomas More in dramatic Rebel Roundball semifinals bit.ly/3NEGwCo

The matchup felt every bit like a championship game.

Former Lafayette Parish Superintendent Pat Cooper has died at 76 bit.ly/3YxOjUZFormer Lafayette Parish School System Sup...
01/10/2026

Former Lafayette Parish Superintendent Pat Cooper has died at 76 bit.ly/3YxOjUZ

Former Lafayette Parish School System Superintendent Pat Cooper has died, according to reports. He was 76.

See the Lafayette teachers and support staff named as Love Our Schools Education All-Stars bit.ly/4sAyhHBEach educator w...
01/10/2026

See the Lafayette teachers and support staff named as Love Our Schools Education All-Stars bit.ly/4sAyhHB

Each educator was surprised with the recognition on their campuses on Thursday and Friday, with palpable shock and excitement

See the full list of Lafayette Education All-Stars finalists here.

McGlinchey Stafford vote to shut down reshuffles Louisiana legal landscape bit.ly/4qRZ00RThe decision by McGlinchey Staf...
01/10/2026

McGlinchey Stafford vote to shut down reshuffles Louisiana legal landscape bit.ly/4qRZ00R

The decision by McGlinchey Stafford PLLC leaders this week to shutter their powerhouse law firm after more than 50 even took some of the firm’s attorneys by surprise.

Tyler Shough claimed NFL's Offensive Rookie of the ... Month. Can a bigger award follow? bit.ly/4jukUEZAfter leading the...
01/10/2026

Tyler Shough claimed NFL's Offensive Rookie of the ... Month. Can a bigger award follow? bit.ly/4jukUEZ

After leading the Saints to a 4-1 record down the stretch, Saints QB Tyler Shough has been named the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Month.

Lake Charles gets $145M in bonds for infrastructure, beautification as city aims for rebound bit.ly/4blTZJiWith $145 mil...
01/10/2026

Lake Charles gets $145M in bonds for infrastructure, beautification as city aims for rebound bit.ly/4blTZJi

With $145 million in bonds, the City of Lake Charles is about to start construction on dozens of infrastructure and beautification projects aimed at restoring and improving the city devastated by hurricanes during 2020 and 2021.

New video of fatal Minnesota ICE shooting, from officer's perspective, brings fresh scrutiny bit.ly/49gUUcJHere’s the la...
01/10/2026

New video of fatal Minnesota ICE shooting, from officer's perspective, brings fresh scrutiny bit.ly/49gUUcJ

Here’s the latest on the fatal Minnesota shooting.

Will Sutton: Ruby Bridges, Frederick Douglass had national coin spots. Then they were dropped. bit.ly/4jyrB8JApparently,...
01/10/2026

Will Sutton: Ruby Bridges, Frederick Douglass had national coin spots. Then they were dropped. bit.ly/4jyrB8J

Apparently, President Donald Trump's administration wants to stop history at a certain point in time and exclude more inclusive parts of our history in favor of, gulp, "traditional" history.

Latest in Minneapolis shooting: Prosecutor calls on public to share evidence, ICE agent identified bit.ly/4jzevZ6Here ar...
01/09/2026

Latest in Minneapolis shooting: Prosecutor calls on public to share evidence, ICE agent identified bit.ly/4jzevZ6

Here are the latest details on the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.

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