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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.

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KPEL 96.5

Louisiana Law Could Cost Parents $250 for School Tardiness

Louisiana parents could face fines or even jail time if their children are repeatedly late to school. Here's what state law says.

Louisiana · 3d

The Daily Advertiser

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Contenders and pretenders as 31 Lafayette-area football teams reach postseason

The matchups are set and the times locked in. And with the 2026 LHSAA football playoff brackets released, the road to the Superdome is laid out. Thirty-one teams from Lafayette Parish and its surrounding area made the cut, earning their spot across the eight divisions. Among those teams, some have a destiny that includes hardware coming back to their respective communities. Other teams will have a different path, some may call it an underdog route, as they look to shock the state with deep postseason runs. For some teams, the postseason journey may be a short one with tough opening-round matchups on the docket that may be too much to handle. The Daily Advertiser has decided to place each area team in one of three categories as either state championship contenders, pretenders or darkhorses. A championship contender is a team likely to play in the Superdome. A pretender is a team that likely won’t make it past the first or second round. The darkhorses? Well, it's anyone's guess. Contenders Eunice (10-0): The Bobcats earned the No. 3 seed and a bye in the Non-Select Division II bracket after completing a perfect regular season for the fifth time in school history.

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Marine veteran Lane Boudreaux honored for recovering fallen soldier

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lane “Frenchie” Boudreaux, a Vietnam War veteran, was recognized and honored for his military service during a Military Mess Night event at the City Club in River Ranch. Boudreaux was honored among family, friends and fellow Vietnam veterans...

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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.

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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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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

97.3 The Dawg

Lafayette Borden Plant to Close, Leaving 149 Without Jobs

Borden's Lafayette plant has operated since 1966. Now, employees are preparing for a permanent closure just weeks into the new year.

lafourchegazette.com

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GALLERY: Varsity Volleyball Finals- E.D. White vs Pearl River

E.D. White advances to the quarterfinals after defeating Pearl River last Friday night at home in four sets to win the match. The Cardinals will begin play at the Cajundome in Lafayette on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. on court 1. View photos of the game below:. Photos by...

Thibodaux, LA · 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 · 18h

CBS Sports

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Louisiana basketball's nonconference game vs. UNC Wilmington postponed due to lack of healthy players

Injuries, concussions and an illness have spread through the Louisiana roster.

macaronikid.com

All Aboard! Christmas Magic Is Coming to Moncus Park!

December 18–20 5:00–9:00 PM Nightly. Climb aboard our beautifully decorated trackless train and experience the wonder of the season with family and friends. From little ones taking their very first train ride to grandparents sharing in the excitement, every journey is an opportunity to create a special Christmas memory.

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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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Dunham's trio of seniors overcomes injuries, five-set thriller to reach Division IV state title

LAFAYETTE – Dunham's Zadi Huggins dove for the ball during the second set against John Curtis Friday in the Division IV semifinals in Lafayette. She stayed down on the court and struggled to put weight on her leg. Huggins was helped to the sideline, but she didn't stay out of the game long.

Lafayette, LA · 4h

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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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...

Lafayette, LA · 22h

KNOE TV8

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

Yahoo!

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.

ulmwarhawks.com

Football Preview: Warhawks Prepare for Battle on the Bayou in Nationally-Televised Contest

MONROE, La. – The ULM football team (2-7, 2-3 Sun Belt) returns to FMOL Health St. Francis Stadium to compete in a midweek contest against local and conference foes, the UL-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns (6-3, 3-2 Sun Belt). The face-off will occur Thursday night (Nov. 12) at 8 p.m. on ESPN2.

Monroe, LA · 2d

theadvocate.com