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2026 LHSAA Volleyball State Tournament Set for First Serve

The 2026 Sugar Bowl LHSAA State Volleyball Tournament returns to the Cajundome in Lafayette from November 12-14, with 40 teams from across Louisiana competing for five state championships. Teams will battle through the quarterfinal round on Thursday, followed by semifinal action on Friday. Championship matches begin at 9 a.m. Saturday...

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St. Michael’s senior star plays key role in upset victory at state volleyball quarterfinals

LAFAYETTE – St. Michael’s Skylar Towner is going to do what she’s going to do. Words said by Warriors coach Latashia Wise-Jackson on her senior’s impact on every match. She shined once again in the Division II quarterfinals against No. 3 St. Scholastica on Thursday at...

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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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Daniel Kelly dismissed from Lafayette Public Library Board of Control

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The Lafayette Parish Council voted 5-0 yesterday to immediately dismiss board member Daniel Kelly from the Lafayette Public Library Board of Control. The unanimous decision followed a public hearing at City Hall regarding Kelly’s absence from nine board meetings over the previous two years.

Lafayette, LA · 3d

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Teurlings advances to state semifinals after stellar performance in sweep of Belle Chasse

Teurlings Catholic put its best performance of the season together on Thursday in the Division II quarterfinals against No. 4-seeded Belle Chasse. The No. 5 Rebels swept the Cardinals 25-11, 25-20, 25-16 behind excellent serving and an inspired performance from libero Bailee Hebert. "It's the best match we've played all...

Belle Chasse, LA · 1d

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Beat-up Northwest hoping to overcome Erath's potent passing attack

The Northwest High School Raiders have been hit hard by injuries since the beginning of the football season. Coach Chris Edwards, whose team has won six of the past seven games, will be without LSU commitment Markez Davis when the No. 13-seeded Raiders host No. 20 Erath at 7 p.m. Friday in a Division II nonselect bi-district playoff game.

Erath, LA · 2d

NOLA.com

Dominican outlasts Mandeville, Mount Carmel sweeps to set up all-New Orleans title showdown

LAFAYETTE — An all-New Orleans matchup will decide the LHSAA Division I volleyball state championship. Dominican and Mount Carmel earned their spots in the championship match, though they took different paths to get there. Dominican, the No. 3 seed, outlasted No. 2 Mandeville in four sets (25-22, 25-22, 20-25, 25-23), while top-seeded Mount Carmel handled No. 12 Northshore in straight sets (25-19, 25-9, 25-19) on Friday at the Cajundome.

Mandeville, LA · 11h

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Chatime, a Taiwanese boba tea brand, opens its first Louisiana location in Lafayette

Chatime, a Taiwanese boba tea franchise, has brought its customizable teas, smoothies and other specialty drinks to Acadiana. The tea chain is now serving customers at its first Louisiana location, 109 Old Camp Road, Suite 106, in Ambassador Town Center, in the space previously occupied by Main Squeeze. Founded in...

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LCA avenges last year's loss by sweeping defending state champions Newman to advance to semifinals

A year ago, Lafayette Christian’s volleyball team watched as the Newman Greenies celebrated on the court after sweeping the Knights in the state quarterfinals. This year, the Knights flipped the script on the Greenies, sweeping the defending state champions 25-21, 25-20 and 25-21 in the Division IV quarterfinals Thursday at the Cajundome.

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Lafayette city council says no to request to open downtown bar with AI bartenders

The Lafayette City Council on Tuesday denied a permit for a downtown AI bar that was opposed by the Downtown Development Authority. DDA CEO Kevin Blanchard said his board opposes the issuance of a conditional use permit for Plush, 201 Jefferson St., Suite B, which would have added 350 or more patrons to an already crowded and problematic downtown.

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ENTER NOW: Show Us Acadiana's Best Holiday Lights

We need your help to showcase the best holiday light displays in Acadiana.

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Confident Lafayette High riding strong finish into postseason play

There aren’t many teams entering the high school football playoffs with more confidence than the Lafayette High Mighty Lions. The No. 10 Lions, who host No. 23 Higgins in the Division I select bidistrict round, are in the postseason for the third straight year and have their best winning percentage since the 2020 season.

NOLA.com

The Northshore-Chapelle quarterfinal centered on keeping one hard-swinging hitter off the court

LAFAYETTE — Northshore coach Danny Davis told his players before the match to always be aware of Victoria McCann’s whereabouts. He told them that the more quickly his team could force enough side-outs to get the hard-swinging Chapelle senior off the floor, the better for its chances at winning Thursday’s LHSAA Division I state quarterfinal.

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Lafayette’s Bailey’s to serve Thanksgiving meals on Nov. 26

LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY)-- Bailey's 24th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon set for Nov. 26 in Lafayette. Every Thanksgiving since 1993, Bailey's has provided a Thanksgiving meal to members of the community in need. Ema Haq, owner of Bailey's and Ema's Cafe, is proud to continue this honor with a traditional Thanksgiving meal that will be served at the restaurant on Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 26, from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Bailey's Tandoori Grill and Ema's Café, located at 5520 Johnston Street in Lafayette.

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We Are Lafayette

Free Bikes For 600 Louisiana Kids: Gordon McKernan's 14th Annual Giveaway

The registration for a chance at one of McKernan's bicycles is now open.

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ULM preps for a Thursday Night showdown with ULL

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - ULM football sets their sights on a rare Thursday night matchup on national tv as the Warhawks are set to face off with ULL. After losing seven straight, Bryant Vicnent’s Warhawks have now won the last two of three contests. Vincent feeling like they still...

Monroe, LA · 2d

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Designer Romey Roe Brings Louisiana Creativity to NYFW Runway

Botanical Armor: Where Beauty, Resilience and Transformation Bloom. Louisiana-based Fashion Designer Romey Roe brought a poetic vision of beauty, resilience and transformation with Botanical Armor, presented during The Bureau at New York Fashion Week Designer Showcase. The runway presentation culminated in a memorable finale featuring newly crowned Miss America 2027, Regan Hutsell.

Louisiana · 2d

The Associated Press

Garner scores for seventh straight game, Louisiana-Lafayette beats Louisiana-Monroe 42-41

MONROE, La. (AP) — JJ Garner scored twice in his seventh straight game with a rushing touchdown as Louisiana-Lafayette defeated Louisiana-Monroe 42-21 in the 62nd Battle on the Bayou on Tuesday night. The Ragin' Cajuns (7-3, 4-2 Sun Belt Conference) hold the advantage in the series, 36-26. They are 8-2 in the past 10 meetings, and won 30-27 in overtime last season. Garner, a redshirt freshman, had 104 yards rushing on just nine carries. His 19-yard touchdown late in the third quarter made Louisiana-Lafayette's lead 28-14. Steven Blanco added 113 yards rushing and scored a touchdown late in the fourth. The Warhawks (2-8, 2-4) struck first on a 1-yard touchdown from Austin Carlisle, who ran for 102 yards on 21 carries. Bryson Roland added 111 yards rushing. Shelton Sampson hauled in a 13-yard reception from Lunch Winfield to tie the game at 7-all, but Jaiden Tucker answered with a touchdown grab of his own to give the Warhawks the lead again. Kedarius Wade scored from 8 yards out just before the half, starting a run of four straight touchdowns. Micah Johnson took a fumble 18 yards to paydirt early in the third, and Garner tacked on two more. Don Chaney

Monroe, LA · 1d

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Recapping all the Baton Rouge area state volleyball quarterfinal matches and top performances

LAFAYETTE – Day 1 of the LHSAA state volleyball tournament began on Thursday with lots of action involving area teams at the Cajundome. The following is a recap of the midday matches involving the area schools. Division IV. DUNHAM 3, HOUMA CHRISTIAN 0: The Tigers dominated the first set...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

NOLA.com

John Curtis advances with new lineup at state volleyball; AOL rallies, Country Day wins

LAFAYETTE — John Curtis Christian might have found its best lineup at the most important time of year: during the playoffs. With a lineup the Patriots used for the first time last week, No. 11 Curtis defeated No. 3 Catholic-New Iberia 25-23, 25-9, 25-16 in an LHSAA Division IV state quarterfinal Thursday at the Cajundome.