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St. Martinville man killed after highway collision with tractor

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A 51-year-old man from St. Martinville is dead after colliding with a tractor on Louisiana Highway 96. Louisiana State Police say the crash happened just before 5 a.m. on Friday near Bernis Road. Investigators believe the man was trying to pass another vehicle when he hit a John Deere tractor traveling in the opposite direction.

St Martinville, LA · 14h

theadvocate.com

Lafayette man charged with murder in overdose death

Lafayette police arrested a 38-year-old man Tuesday on a second-degree murder warrant in connection with an Aug. 30 fatal overdose. Logan Bishop of Lafayette was arrested in the 200 block of Jackson Street, where officers found illegal narcotics, police said. Billy Douglas III, 50, of Lafayette died of the overdose...

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97.3 The Dawg

St. Mary Parish Teacher Arrested After School Administrators Raise Concerns

The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office says a 24-year-old teacher was arrested Nov. 10 after school administrators reported concerns on Oct. 26.

St Mary Parish, LA · 22h

theadvocate.com

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...

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Talk Radio 960am

Family Says Lafayette Shooting Victim Was Not Intended Target

A Lafayette shooting has reportedly claimed the life of a 22-year-old man. His family is sharing new details about what happened.

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MyArkLaMiss

Couple accused of abusing elderly Louisiana man

Jesse Gifford, 61, and Marcia Gifford, 63, are each charged with cruelty to the infirm and stalking.

Lafayette Parish, LA · 2d

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

houmatimes.com

Terrebonne Parish, LA · 2d

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...

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.

Teche News

The road to the Dome starts at home for CHS Bulldogs

Cecilia – The Cecilia High Bulldogs earned the No. 14 seed in the Division II Non-Select football playoffs after beating District 5-4A rival Carencro 51-22 on Friday. That means the road to the Dome starts at home for the Bulldogs. The Louisiana High School Athletic Associatin’s Prep Classic will be Dec. 1012 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans with state championship games in Select and Non-Select Divisions I-IV.

Cecilia, LA · 2d

KLFY.com

Vietnam veteran seeks help caring for St. Matthew Cemetery in New Iberia

NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) — For the Rev. Harold Antoine, serving his community means caring for those laid to rest at St. Matthew Cemetery. This Veterans Day, the Vietnam veteran is asking others to join him. Antoine, who is in his late 70s, has been volunteering his time to...

New Iberia, LA · 2d

theadvocate.com

Proposed 240-home Youngsville-area subdivision on Austin Road wins appeal to proceed

A preliminary plat for a proposed 240-home subdivision near Youngsville has been approved by the Lafayette Parish Council. Stillwater Development wants to build Highpointe Farms Development on 59 acres at 724 Austin Road abutting Bicentennial Acres and just south of Ben Franklin Drive. The property is in unincorporated Lafayette Parish.

Youngsville, LA · 1d

wbrz.com

Lafayette man sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for cyberstalking victims across Louisiana

BATON ROUGE – A Lafayette man has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison following his conviction for cyberstalking several victims in the federal Middle District of Louisiana and elsewhere. According to admissions made as part of his guilty plea, 49-year-old Anthony Joseph Depa repeatedly threatened, harassed, and...

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Developing Lafayette

New Chipotle Construction Progress on Johnston Street in Lafayette, LA

Construction is moving right along on the new Chipotle Mexican Grill coming soon to 3220 Johnston Street in Lafayette, LA. The project appears to be about halfway complete, with the building structure up, storefront glass soon to be installed, and work continuing on the exterior, parking lot, and surrounding site.

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97.3 The Dawg

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.

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Abbeville family carries on Megan Plowden’s mission three years after her death

ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- Three years after Megan Plowden's death, her family is continuing the work of an Abbeville mother who turned the loss of her son into a mission to help local children. Her brother, Grant Plowden, said he wants people to remember her love for the community and...

Abbeville, LA · 1d

thedailyiberian.com

ARC opens new resale store in New Iberia, creating jobs and affordable shopping opportunities

Shoppers looking for affordable clothing, unique finds and home goods have a new place to browse in New Iberia. The ARC Acadiana Resale Store celebrated its grand opening at 200 E. Admiral Doyle Drive, welcoming community members, city officials and local leaders to explore the new retail space. The spacious,...

New Iberia, LA · 1d

theadvocate.com

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 · 23h

sheenmagazine.com

SOUTHERN SOUL MEETS NO LIMIT LEGACY: LOUISIANA’S KIM McCOY TEAMS UP WITH RAP ICON MIA X FOR “THE ANTHEM REMIX”

Two powerful Louisiana voices are coming together for a collaboration that celebrates strength, confidence, and women’s empowerment. Rising Southern Soul artist Kim McCoy, a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter from Lafayette, Louisiana, has teamed up with legendary rapper Mia X, the pioneering First Lady of No Limit Records, for the highly anticipated music video “The Anthem Remix,”premiering Friday, November 20, 2026.