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The Daily Advertiser

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Health department inspections flag three Lafayette restaurants

Three Lafayette Parish restaurants recorded the highest number of critical health violations during inspections conducted between Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. The inspections, published through the state's retail food health inspections dashboard, identified violations that health officials say are more likely to contribute to food contamination or foodborne illness if left uncorrected. Critical violations differ from non-critical violations, which are not directly tied to foodborne illness but can become health hazards if they remain unresolved. Health officials emphasize that inspection reports provide only a snapshot of conditions observed at the time of the visit and may not reflect an establishment's overall operations or day-to-day practices. Inspection data is updated daily, although reports are typically posted with a seven-day delay. Lafayette Parish restaurants with the most critical violations Mel's Diner 2956 Johnston St., Lafayette Mel's Diner received the highest number of critical violations during the reporting period with six. Inspectors found: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and held longer than 24 hours without date marking. Food held for cold storage and service above the required 41 degrees Fahrenheit. An employee drinking in a food preparation area. Non-food items stored with food products, creating

Lafayette, LA · 3d

WALA-TV FOX10

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Acadia Parish School System computer network ‘potentially compromised’

The Acadia Parish School System shut down its computer systems after the superintendent confirmed a “potential compromise” of the district’s network. The announcement was made via social media on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Acadia Parish, LA · 1d
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theadvocate.com

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Iota overcomes slow start to reverse sweep Lutcher and advance to the state semifinals

After dropping the first two sets to No. 6-seeded Lutcher, however, the No. 3-seeded Bulldogs rallied to win in five sets and advance to the semifinals for the first time ever. "The atmosphere here changes a lot of stuff," Bulldogs coach Glenn Daigle said of the Cajundome. "I think our...

Lutcher, LA · 21h
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KPEL 96.5

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After A 2025 Fire, Ray's Bakery II Sign Rises Over Its New Eunice Home

A sign went up this week and a whole town exhaled. Rays Bakery II is coming to 1551 West Laurel Avenue, and Eunice knows exactly what that means.

Eunice, LA · 2d

houmatimes.com

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Four local marching bands claim state championships at LMEA competition

Four Terrebonne and Lafourche parish high school marching bands captured state championships at the 2026 Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA) State Marching Band Championships, held November 9–11 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Central Lafourche, South Lafourche, E.D. White Catholic and Vandebilt...

Terrebonne Parish, LA · 1d

theadvocate.com

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All-you-can-eat Thai buffet in Lafayette announces closure

An all-you-can-eat Thai buffet restaurant in Lafayette has announced it is closing. Kham Koon Thai Restaurant & Lunch Buffet, formerly Mimi’s Fresh Asian Cuisine, located at 607 Kaliste Saloom Road, announced that Nov. 20 will be its last day in business. The owners of the restaurant confirmed that they...

Lafayette, LA · 3d

High School On SI

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Louisiana High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Updated Matchups for Nov. 12-13

The Louisiana high school football playoffs are set, with teams across eight divisions beginning their pursuit of state championships Thursday, Nov. 12, and Fri

Lafayette, LA · 2d

theadvocate.com

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After permit denied, man behind proposed downtown Lafayette nightclub says he’s going to court

The owner of a proposed downtown Lafayette nightclub says he plans to take legal action after the City Council's decision to deny a permit for the business, arguing the vote was unfair and reflected bias against him. Quintin Borel said Wednesday he will challenge the council’s 3-2 vote to deny...

Lafayette, LA · 1d

KLFY.com

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Founder brings Buc-ee’s to his Louisiana roots in Acadiana

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Buc-ee’s founder Arch “Beaver” Aplin is expanding the travel center chain to Acadiana, bringing the brand to the state where his family history and business inspiration originated. The inspiration for Buc-ee’s dates back to Aplin’s grandfather, who ran a general store in...

Lafayette, LA · 3d

Talk Radio 960am

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Seven Thursday Plate Lunch Picks Across Acadiana, From Chicken To Sausage

The weekend's almost here, and you can feel it in what Acadiana's plate lunch spots are serving this Thursday. Chicken, sausage, and a couple of curveballs.

Lafayette, LA · 1d

Shreveport Times | The Times

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Louisiana's first Buc-ee's location is expected to open in five months

Not too long from now, Louisiana will welcome the opening of its first ever Buc-ee's location . Two locations are planned for Louisiana, one in Ruston and the other Lafayette, but the Buc-ee's in Ruston is expected to be the first to open, well ahead of when Lafayette is projected to open . Both travel centers are expected to generate millions in revenue, employ hundreds of workers and welcome thousands of visitors daily. When is the opening date for Buc-ee's in Ruston? The Buc-ee's location in Ruston, located off of Interstate 20 at the Tarbutton road exit, is under construction and on track to open in April 2027, according to Buc-ee's Locations. Construction began in October 2024, and now, exterior walls are up, the roof is nearing completion and fuel tanks are already buried, Ruston mayor Ronny Walker noted in an August statement to Louisiana Radio Network. Once completed, the travel center will span 74,000 square feet, feature 120 gas pumps and 700 parking spaces. "This project continues to move forward step by step, and we’re excited to watch it take shape and share updates along the way as we get closer to opening day," says the City of Ruston

Ruston, LA · 3d

Classic Rock 105.1

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The Strange Story Behind Louisiana's Famous Hadacol Tonic

Meet Coozan Dud, the Acadiana businessman behind Hadacol, the controversial vitamin tonic that became a national sensation.

Louisiana · 2d

Talk Radio 960am

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Basile High Announces Passing Of Coach Chad Lafleur

Sad news from Evangeline Parish: Coach Chad Lafleur has passed. He loved the town and its kids even more than the game. Basile lost one of its own.

Basile, LA · 2d

97.3 The Dawg

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How Lafayette's Coordinated Traffic Signals Work And Why Red Lights Still Happen

Ever hit every red light when you're running late. Lafayette's coordinated signals have a rhythm, and there's a simple way to ride it.

Lafayette, LA · 13h

kalb.com

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National Signing Day 2026

Today, all across Central Louisiana, athletes are signing on the dotted line to continue their careers at the collegiate level.

Central, LA · 16h

Click2Houston.com

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She was operated on before she was even born. Now, she’s thriving.

HOUSTON – Camille doesn’t know it yet, but she’s already a fighter. At just 24 weeks in the womb, she underwent a groundbreaking surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston — a procedure that doctors say has never been performed anywhere else in the United States. Today, she’s three months old, hitting every developmental milestone, and giving her parents in Lafayette, Louisiana something they once weren’t sure they’d have: hope.

Houston, TX · 22h

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

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Wednesday Plate Lunches: The Super 7 Picks Across Acadiana

Hump Day hits different in Lafayette. Wednesday menus start hinting the weekend isn't far, and barbecue sneaks in alongside the usual plate lunch suspects.

Lafayette, LA · 2d

theadvocate.com

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Restaurant coming to old Drago's space gets demo permit and other Lafayette-area construction

Building permits issued Nov. 4-10 for the cities of Lafayette, Youngsville and Broussard and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish:. OTHER: 3700 Simcoe St., description, pool house and cabana renovations for Oakbourne Country Club; applicant, BHA; contractor, Thomson Brothers Construction; $80,000. New commercial. COFFEE: 3211 Johnston St., description, new location...

Lafayette, LA · 10h