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The Daily Advertiser

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Health department inspections flag three Lafayette restaurants

Three Lafayette Parish restaurants recorded the highest number of critical health violations during inspections conducted between Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. The inspections, published through the state's retail food health inspections dashboard, identified violations that health officials say are more likely to contribute to food contamination or foodborne illness if left uncorrected. Critical violations differ from non-critical violations, which are not directly tied to foodborne illness but can become health hazards if they remain unresolved. Health officials emphasize that inspection reports provide only a snapshot of conditions observed at the time of the visit and may not reflect an establishment's overall operations or day-to-day practices. Inspection data is updated daily, although reports are typically posted with a seven-day delay. Lafayette Parish restaurants with the most critical violations Mel's Diner 2956 Johnston St., Lafayette Mel's Diner received the highest number of critical violations during the reporting period with six. Inspectors found: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and held longer than 24 hours without date marking. Food held for cold storage and service above the required 41 degrees Fahrenheit. An employee drinking in a food preparation area. Non-food items stored with food products, creating

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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Lafayette man arrested after nearly 5 pounds of cocaine found in traffic stop

A Lafayette man was arrested Sunday after Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office narcotics agents said they found nearly 5 pounds of cocaine in his vehicle during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 near Scott. Isiah Mouton, 37, was pulled over for traffic violations Sunday afternoon, the Sheriff’s Office said in...

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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...

Lafayette, LA · 9h
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All-you-can-eat Thai buffet in Lafayette announces closure

An all-you-can-eat Thai buffet restaurant in Lafayette has announced it is closing. Kham Koon Thai Restaurant & Lunch Buffet, formerly Mimi’s Fresh Asian Cuisine, located at 607 Kaliste Saloom Road, announced that Nov. 20 will be its last day in business. The owners of the restaurant confirmed that they...

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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Man charged with attempted murder in connection with Lafayette drive-by shooting

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A Lafayette man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a drive-by shooting on Ambroise Street last week, authorities said. Jaquan Gardner, 20, is charged with six counts of attempted first degree murder in connection with this case, officials said. According...

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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North Dakota couple charged with repeated cruelty to elderly Lafayette Parish man

LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (KLFY) — A North Dakota couple have been arrested and accused of abusing an elderly man in Lafayette Parish, authorities said. Jesse Gifford, 61, and Marcia Gifford, 63, are each charged with cruelty to the infirm and stalking. According to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, the...

Lafayette Parish, LA · 7h

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Acadiana mourns death of Breaux Bridge restaurateur known for traditional Cajun fare

The second-generation owner of Poche’s Market & Restaurant in Breaux Bridge died last week, leaving behind a close-knit community at the Bayou Teche meat market his family founded in 1962. Floyd Poche died on Nov. 4 at the age of 74, and according to his obituary, he spent his...

Breaux Bridge, LA · 2d

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One month after motel closures, Lafayette looks for solutions

Since the abrupt eviction at the Express Inn and the notice of impending closure at the Plantation Motor Inn one month ago, the former residents of both motels have scattered across the city. A young mother and her son are living week by week in a hotel, waiting for their...

Lafayette, LA · 7h

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Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by vehicle on Evangeline Thruway frontage road

A pedestrian was in critical condition Sunday evening after being hit by a vehicle on the Northeast Evangeline Thruway frontage road, Lafayette police said. Officers with the Lafayette Police Department’s Traffic Unit responded at about 6:08 p.m. to the 3000 block of the frontage road, police said in a news release.

Lafayette, LA · 2d

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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...

Terrebonne Parish, LA · 2h

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UL alum makes ‘significant bequest’ to Hilliard Art Museum

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — An alumnus of the University of Louisiana Lafayette is making a major donation to the campus’s Hilliard Art Museum. According to a news release from the school, Chad Bushnell, a 1974 architecture graduate of UL (USL at the time), and his wife, Terri Colangelo, have made a “significant bequest” to the museum to help sustain its future.

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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Somebody Still Makes The Soup From Scratch Every Morning At These Six Louisiana Diners

Louisiana takes its soup seriously, and not just the gumbo. Across the state, a handful of diners and cafes still start the day by chopping, simmering, and ladling soups made in their own kitchens. Some lean on local farms, some lean on Cajun roots, and one pours a soup trio...

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Borden Dairy to close Lafayette plant after 60 years, eliminating 149 jobs

Borden Dairy will close its 60-year-old Bertrand Drive plant in Lafayette, eliminating 149 jobs. Company officials announced the closure to employees on Tuesday and confirmed the closure later in the day, Acadiana News First reported. The plant will cease operations Jan. 9. In a statement to provided to employees on...

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Founder brings Buc-ee’s to his Louisiana roots in Acadiana

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Buc-ee’s founder Arch “Beaver” Aplin is expanding the travel center chain to Acadiana, bringing the brand to the state where his family history and business inspiration originated. The inspiration for Buc-ee’s dates back to Aplin’s grandfather, who ran a general store in...

Lafayette, LA · 2d

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Lafayette political adviser sues over election probe

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A Lafayette political adviser filed a federal lawsuit against state and local law enforcement officials in Louisiana, alleging authorities violated his constitutional rights during an inquiry into election misinformation. Chun Ping “Eddie” Lau filed the legal action in the U.S. District Court for the Western...

Lafayette, LA · 2d

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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.

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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.

Lafayette, LA · 13h