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‘Stop lying’: St. Landry Parish leaders clash over $81K crime lab bill

OPELOUSAS, La. (Acadiana News First) - More accusations have surfaced about unpaid criminal justice expenses in St. Landry Parish, with the sheriff now alleging the parish president has failed to pay money owed to the crime lab, which he claims is hampering crime investigations. The dispute over crime lab funding...

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Actor and frequent Spike Lee collaborator will portray Frederick Douglass in Lafayette show

Actor Roger Guenveur Smith will bring his one-man show, "Frederick Douglass Now," to Lafayette on Friday, Nov. 13. The production will start at 7:30 p.m. at The Theater at Baranco (Elementary), 801 Mudd Ave. This marks the first performance in the Popups at Baranco series offered by Performing Arts Serving...

Lafayette, LA · 1d
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Area high school volleyball state playoff results and pairings

No. 1 St. Thomas More def. No. 32 Patrick Taylor 3-0 No. 17 Brusly def. No. 16 Acadiana Renaissance 3-1 No. 10 Academy of Our Lady def. No. 23 Lafayette Renaissance 3-0 No. 7 Parkview Baptist def. No. 26 St. Martinville 3-0 No. 10 Church Point def. No. 23 Kennedy...

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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He never faced an election opponent in 31 years. Now Lafayette Judge Doug Saloom is retiring.

In 31 years on the Lafayette City Court bench, Judge Doug Saloom has never faced an opponent for reelection. He has a theory about why. "You need 50.01% of the public's vote to win, but you need 100% of the lawyers not to run against you," Saloom said. For Saloom,...

Lafayette, LA · 20h

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Scouting report: What you need to know for South Alabama’s game at Louisiana

South Alabama hits the road to face Louisiana in a Sun Belt Conference West Division battle on Saturday. The Jaguars (4-4, 2-2 Sun Belt) take on the Ragin’ Cajuns (5-3, 2-2) at 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium in Lafayette. Louisiana leads the all-time series with South Alabama 10-4, including a 33-21 victory in Mobile last year.

Mobile, AL · 23h

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Berwick sweeps Breaux Bridge to open Division III playoffs

Berwick wasted little time getting into the win column in the Division III state playoffs. The ninth-seeded Panthers swept No. 24 Breaux Bridge 3-0 at home Wednesday in the bi-district round. The Panthers put together a sharp, complete match and never let the Tigers settle in. Breaux Bridge finishes 7-19.

Berwick, LA · 2d

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Lafayette High defeats Acadiana for first time in 20 years

LAFAYETTE – Oct. 6, 2006 was the last time Lafayette defeated Acadiana, 21-14. Twenty years later, the Mighty Lions are once again victorious over the Wreckin’ Rams 33-14. The Lions used the services of running back Jaden Celestine and mobile quarterback Richmond Saunier to neutralize the Acadiana defense.

Lafayette, LA · 20h

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Mighty Lions relish historic win over old rival Wreckin' Rams

It’s been two decades since Lafayette High experienced a night like Friday. The Mighty Lions delivered a statement victory, defeating Acadiana 33-14 to end a drought against the Wreckin’ Rams that began in 2006. The significance of the win was not lost on Lafayette coach Stephen Hearen, who said his team was as eager for this game as any he can remember.

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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Lafayette Christian captures outright 8-2A district title with blowout win

In their first season playing in District 8-2A, the Lafayette Christian Knights are taking the district crown home to Lafayette after blowing past the Catholic High of New Iberia Panthers 33-10 on Friday night. Lafayette Christian handled its new district well, beating each opponent by double figures, including reigning District...

Lafayette, LA · 18h

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Election day in Acadiana: Carencro mayor's race heads to runoff; Voter wants 'a change in Louisiana'

Incumbent Charlotte Stemmans Clavier will face Eric Knight in the Dec. 12 runoff for Carencro mayor. On Tuesday Clavier led the three candidates on the ballot with 1,191 votes, or 39%, according to unofficial results posted on the Louisiana secretary of state’s office Wednesday morning. Knight received 1,069 votes, or 35%, while Don Chauvin, who lost to Clavier in 2022, finished third with 789 votes.

Carencro, LA · 2d

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Chilly mornings continue, Rain stays away

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – After a chilly morning around the area, sun and clouds will mix through the afternoon hours to help the area warm. By midday, most of the area will be near 70 before we climb into the mid 70s. No rain is expected through the day. A weak cold front will move through during the evening hours and temperatures overnight drop into the 50s.

Lafayette, LA · 22h

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Jan Risher: Journalist Finding Connection, Humor and Meaning in Everyday Life

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:43 — 65.5MB) Jan Risher has spent much of her life collecting stories and helping the rest of us recognize the extraordinary moments hiding in ordinary experiences. An award-winning journalist, author and longtime columnist, Jan serves as Louisiana culture editor for The Advocate, The Times-Picayune/ and The Acadiana Advocate. She also edits Louisiana Inspired, a publication celebrating people who make a positive difference in their communities.

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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St. Landry Parish's financial practices face more scrutiny as DA, judges sue alleging underpayments

St. Landry Parish Government has underpaid the 27th Judicial District Attorney's Office by nearly $600,000 over the past three years, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday by District Attorney Chad Pitre. The lawsuit alleges that the parish has failed to meet its constitutionally mandated financial obligations to the DA's office,...

St Landry Parish, LA · 1d

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UL Lafayette Expands Space Programs as Colom Leads in Miss. Senate Race and Natchez River Level Falls

Your browser does not support the audio element. Subirior Crab is planning to open a new location in Natchez. The seafood boil and cocktail restaurant...

Natchez, MS · 1d

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Southside pulls off dramatic marathon volleyball thriller over Lafayette High

When it comes to the postseason, coaches — regardless of the sport — often stress that seeding doesn’t matter once the game starts. And knowing how close its regular-season matchup against Lafayette High was when the two volleyball teams met during district play, Southside entered Thursday’s Division I first-round matchup confident in its ability to compete.

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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Ascension Blue Gators relishing piece of district title after blowout win

District championships might not be celebrated exactly like they once were, but the Ascension Episcopal Blue Gators are going to take a little time to enjoy theirs before opening up postseason play next week. Ascension Episcopal wrapped up its 2026 regular season schedule with a convincing 42-0 win over the...

Youngsville, LA · 1d

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Lake Arthur quarterback Gabe Turner scores four times in win over Welsh

LAKE ARTHUR, La. (KPLC) - “Gabe is just such a resilient kid. He’s such a great kid. He plays quarterback, but he will do whatever I want him to,” said Lake Arthur football head coach Cody Gueringer. “He’ll be the best water boy possible if he needs to be. He’s such a selfless individual and it shows with him and it goes on from there so I can’t thank him enough and I’m proud of him.”

Lake Arthur, LA · 1d

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Palmetto man arrested for auto insurance fraud following LDI referral to State Fire Marshal

A St. Landry Parish man has been arrested on automobile insurance fraud-related charges following the Louisiana Department of Insurance's (LDI) referral to the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's (SFM) Fire Investigations Unit. "The LDI is continuing its efforts to hold bad actors accountable, protect policyholders and reduce insurance fraud, which is...

Palmetto, LA · 2d

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Making an Impact: GeauxPreps Week 9 Impact Players

There were some great individual efforts in some big games in Week 9, and while this may not be the ten very best performances, here is a list of guys that I thought were huge for their team:. Carson Gurzi – Carencro. The junior signal-caller delivered an efficient performance...

Carencro, LA · 1d