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.

Louisiana’s push to replace decades-old voting machines advances. Here’s what’s next. bit.ly/4pBjNFNPrevious efforts to ...
12/14/2025

Louisiana’s push to replace decades-old voting machines advances. Here’s what’s next. bit.ly/4pBjNFN

Previous efforts to replace the voting system have stumbled at multiple junctures in the face of bid-rigging allegations.

Saints coach Kellen Moore, DE Chase Young share Heisman experiences after finishing fourth bit.ly/4oSA2wTMany of the Sai...
12/14/2025

Saints coach Kellen Moore, DE Chase Young share Heisman experiences after finishing fourth bit.ly/4oSA2wT

Many of the Saints’ players weren’t even teenagers 15 years ago when Kellen Moore looked more like one of the Beatles than he looked like one of the best college football players in the country.

Staffing cuts at Louisiana's environmental agency have been among nation's highest, report says bit.ly/48A9zPJThe cuts a...
12/14/2025

Staffing cuts at Louisiana's environmental agency have been among nation's highest, report says bit.ly/48A9zPJ

The cuts at the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality are part of a larger national trend, a report from the watchdog Environmental Integrity Group found.

Acadiana cowboys Waylon Bourgeois and Kade Sonnier make their mark at National Finals Rodeo bit.ly/4rVz9GoTwo Acadiana c...
12/14/2025

Acadiana cowboys Waylon Bourgeois and Kade Sonnier make their mark at National Finals Rodeo bit.ly/4rVz9Go

Two Acadiana cowboys have turned their hometown dreams into reality as they push through the final nights of the National Finals Rodeo.

UL men’s basketball’s losing streak grows to nine games with road loss to La. Tech bit.ly/49fxtPRIt’s the worst start to...
12/13/2025

UL men’s basketball’s losing streak grows to nine games with road loss to La. Tech bit.ly/49fxtPR

It’s the worst start to a season in the program’s modern history.

12/13/2025

THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT! With 120 pages and more than 300 incredible photographs from the last 50 years, Arthur Hardy’s ‘A Celebration of Carnival’ hardcover book will be a keepsake for years to come for anyone who loves Mardi Gras.

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UL football’s offensive line will feature more new faces against Delaware in bowl game bit.ly/4jec3apThe UL offensive li...
12/13/2025

UL football’s offensive line will feature more new faces against Delaware in bowl game bit.ly/4jec3ap

The UL offensive line will have to lean on freshmen, plus other injury news.

Could these Louisiana wetlands lose protection under new federal rule? Here are the risks. bit.ly/4jeVOKdA new EPA propo...
12/13/2025

Could these Louisiana wetlands lose protection under new federal rule? Here are the risks. bit.ly/4jeVOKd

A new EPA proposal could leave nearly 4 million acres of Louisiana wetlands without federal protection. Here’s what the rule would change — and where the impacts could fall.

Here’s what happened on the 2nd week of the immigration crackdown in south Louisiana. bit.ly/4rR1e1THere’s the latest on...
12/13/2025

Here’s what happened on the 2nd week of the immigration crackdown in south Louisiana. bit.ly/4rR1e1T

Here’s the latest on the federal immigration crackdown in Louisiana.

‘We’re not playin’: The Saints are playing spoiler in the NFC South, but there's also more at stake bit.ly/3YrsKFqThe Ne...
12/13/2025

‘We’re not playin’: The Saints are playing spoiler in the NFC South, but there's also more at stake bit.ly/3YrsKFq

The New Orleans Saints have long been out of the running for the NFC South. But they still have a chance to impact the race.

Kevin Foote: Do Cajuns really have enough left to finish this turbulent season in style? bit.ly/4qcW6DDUL has pulled off...
12/13/2025

Kevin Foote: Do Cajuns really have enough left to finish this turbulent season in style? bit.ly/4qcW6DD

UL has pulled off a stunning turnaround from 2-6 to a bowl game. But can it earn a fifth straight win to end the year?

Kim Mulkey set to lead LSU women into rare matchup with her alma mater Louisiana Tech bit.ly/4aaRDfTKim Mulkey has coach...
12/13/2025

Kim Mulkey set to lead LSU women into rare matchup with her alma mater Louisiana Tech bit.ly/4aaRDfT

Kim Mulkey has coached only one game against her alma mater in her 25-year career as a head coach.

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