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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.

01/04/2026

A 10-year-old boy was paralyzed in an Opelousas drive-by. His family needs your help. https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/family-raises-funds-for-opelousas-10-year-old-paralyzed-in-drive-by-shooting/article_4e89b336-3e5f-4abd-a18a-285732ce0f81.html?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

“Despite the severity of his injuries, the family says he continues to show resilience.”

01/04/2026

See who has been named to the Acadiana Advocate's Star of Stars All-Metro Girls' Cross Country Team bit.ly/44Uj1vf

The 2025 Acadiana Advocate's Star of Stars All-Metro Girls' Cross Country Team.

01/04/2026

Gayle Benson, Gov. Jeff Landry head to New York to meet with NFL, NBA about Saints, Pelicans bit.ly/3Nb0xjQ

Start spreading the news.

01/04/2026

Highland Baptist's Toby Blissett named top boys' cross country coach after winning state championship bit.ly/4qeLmF1

Highland Baptist's Toby Blissett named the Acadiana Advocate's Star of Stars All-Metro boys' cross country Coach of the Year.

01/04/2026

Dates for Louisiana’s next hunting seasons will be offered at upcoming LWFC meeting bit.ly/4pqt2Yi

Plus other outdoors news.

01/04/2026

Capture of Maduro and US claim that it will run Venezuela raise new legal questions bit.ly/3Yjj7ZD

The Trump administration's capture of Venezuela's president and claims that it will “run” the country are raising stark new questions about the legality of the U.S. actions.

01/04/2026

See who made the Acadiana Advocate's Star of Stars All-Metro Boys' Cross Country team bit.ly/45ukjx5

Two cross country state champions highlight the Acadiana Advocate's Star of Stars All-Metro Boys' Cross Country Team.

01/04/2026

Six Lafayette families displaced after Friday night apartment fire; one resident injured bit.ly/4plOE82

Six families in Lafayette were displaced after a fire outbreak in an apartment complex on Friday evening. Firefighters battled the blaze for half an hour before gaining control.

01/04/2026

LSU transfer portal intel: Live updates as Lane Kiffin and staff host players in Baton Rouge bit.ly/4qCA0uq

Here’s the latest we know about the transfers that LSU is hosting this weekend on visits.

01/03/2026

The whole pack hits the park for a weekend walk 🐶

This Pack Walk at Lafayette's Girard Park was held as a way of shaking off the stress of the holidays while preparing for the new year ahead.

More photos: bit.ly/4jnNCal

01/03/2026

UL men’s basketball again struggles down stretch in latest Sun Belt setback vs. Southern Miss bit.ly/3YRE0ey

Turnovers doomed UL Lafayette at the end of its game against Southern Miss, making for its latest loss in the Sun Belt.

01/03/2026

Cajuns off to encouraging start to new transfer portal window bit.ly/4pkHUHG

Like every program in America, the UL Ragin’ Cajuns have undergone some changes since the 68 Ventures Bowl loss to Delaware on Dec. 17.

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