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Make It A Boudin Omelet At This Longtime Breakfast Fixture In Downtown Lafayette, Louisiana

Some breakfast spots open and close faster than a pancake flips. Then there is a downtown Lafayette cafe that has been serving hungry locals for a little over 100 years. Regulars greet each other by name, and some have been coming since the 1960s. The menu mixes diner classics with Cajun favorites, and one order keeps popping up in conversation: the boudin omelet.

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The South Louisiana Craft Gallery Where Work From More Than 250 Artisans Fills One Building

Hundreds of Louisiana artists share one shop, and every single thing on the shelves was made by hand. That’s easy enough to understand. Although that’s quite a thing to casually mention, since it means your gift shopping just got a lot harder to rush. The idea runs deeper...

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St Landry Parish, LA · 1d

St. Landry Parish solar farm fires raise resident concerns

OPELOUSAS, La. (Acadiana News First) - Two fires at a solar farm in St. Landry Parish within the span of a month are raising concerns among nearby residents about safety and the potential spread of future fires. One resident who lives near the solar farm and asked to remain anonymous...

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Rural Drivers Do You Know About Deer Whistles?

They've sold a lot of them but do they protect your car from unwanted "deer encounters"?

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WGNO

18-year-old Alex Savage becomes youngest elected to Carencro City Council

Eighteen-year-old Alex Savage was elected to the Carencro City Council, aiming to preserve the city's small-town charm and support youth engagement.

Carencro, LA · 1d

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Jennings man sentenced to six years in federal prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl

LAFAYETTE – On October 20, 2026, United States District Judge Robert R. Summerhays sentenced Drekeylone Peters, 33, of Jennings, to 72 months in federal prison for Conspiracy to Distribute and Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, followed by 4 years of supervised release. Peters previously pled guilty to the charge on June 29, 2026.

Jennings, LA · 2d

theadvocate.com

Deadline to comment on I-49 Lafayette Connector Draft SEIS extended. See new date.

The Federal Highway Administration is expected to issue a the Final SEIS and Record of Decision in the first quarter of 2027, clearing the project to proceed as funding becomes available. The Lafayette I-49 Connector is a proposed 5.5-mile section of partially elevated six-lane interstate that would stretch roughly from...

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Louisiana vs. South Alabama Football Best Bets & Computer Predictions – Nov. 7

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (5-3) face a Sun Belt matchup with the South Alabama Jaguars (4-4). For odds and best bets, keep scrolling. The Ragin’ Cajuns have covered the spread five times this season (5-2-1). The Jaguars have covered the spread in a game four times this season...

Mobile, AL · 2d

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Cajuns shooting falls short in loss to Islanders

LAFAYETTE – Louisiana mounted a late second-half rally Friday night, cutting a double-digit deficit to six points in the closing seconds, but Texas A&M-Corpus Christi held off the Ragin’ Cajuns for a 67-60 victory at the Cajundome. The Ragin’ Cajuns (0-2) received a game-high 19 points from Jamyron...

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Southside rushing attack shines, but it isn't enough to outscore Barbe

Many people expected the regular-season finale between the Barbe Buccaneers and the Southside Sharks would be a good game. However, not too many people — if any — expected the game to be a shootout. But that’s exactly what it was. In a game in which the...

Lake Charles, LA · 1d

Talk Radio 960am

New Wings and Pizza Spots Are Heading to Youngsville and Lafayette

KOK Wings & Things has leased space at 2600 Chemin Metairie Road near the Youngsville Sports Complex, with construction expected to finish in January.

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A Wednesday Cajun Jam and a Bed Upstairs: Road-Tripping to Lafayette's Blue Moon Saloon

Baton Rouge has its share of live music, but some nights call for a drive west on I-10. In downtown Lafayette, the Blue Moon Saloon & Guest House at 215 E. Convent St. has been pairing roots music with a place to sleep it off for 25 years. From Back...

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Express Inn owner given 2-week reprieve from condemnation due to potential buyer

The Express Inn on Evangeline Thruway, ordered closed last month due to excessive criminal activity and possible code violations, escaped condemnation Wednesday. A judge delayed condemning all buildings on the property at 1314 NE Evangeline Thruway until a Nov. 18 hearing because the owner said there is a potential buyer.

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The Daily Advertiser

The Daily Advertiser's Top 5 Week 10 high school football performers

The 2026 high school football regular season is officially in the books and teams across Lafayette Parish and its surrounding areas put on a show in Week 10. Three teams hailing from the 337 completed perfection, winning this week to go undefeated in the regular season. One team broke a 20-year losing streak against a bitter crosstown and district rival while another forced a three-way tie for the Class 4A District 5 championship. No matter the circumstances, star players were born in the process. Every week, the Daily Advertiser has got you covered with top performers on the gridiron, from the three- and four-star athletes to the undiscovered diamonds in the rough. Here’s a roundup of the five top high school football performers from Week 9 of the 2026 season. (Athletes listed in alphabetical order) Chase Cary School: Rayne Position: Running back/safety Summary: The Wolves needed to secure at least one more win to have a shot at the playoffs and Cary did everything in his power to help them secure it. They took down North Vermilion 34-14 for a Week 10 victory. Leading the charge was Cary, who rushed for 201 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries. On

Lafayette Parish, LA · 1d

theadvocate.com

Bagels! location in River Ranch gets building permit and other Lafayette-area construction

Building permits issued Oct. 28 to Nov. 3 for the cities of Lafayette, Youngsville and Broussard and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish:. SALON: 908 W. Congress St., description, The Headquarters Salon; applicant and contractor, The Headquarters of Lafayette; $30,000. STORE: 111 Stonemont Road, description, new location for Bagels! Bakery;...

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Week 10 high school football scoreboard - scores, stats, stories

GAME STORY - Mighty Lions end 20-year drought in convincing fashion. PREVIEW - Mighty Lions hoping to end 20-year win drought vs. rivals. RECORDS – Acadiana 6-4, Lafayette 7-3. Barbe 73, Southside 49. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS. RUSHING – BHS: Jordin Griffin 18-239, 2 TDs; Jelandon Gray 11-188, 3 TDs. SHS:...

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