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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 5h

Lafayette will experience a near-record high temperature today, with little relief expected for the rest of the week.

Near record heat in Lafayette today with lower sustained temps rest of the week

Lafayette will experience a near-record high temperature today, with little relief expected for the rest of the week.

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 6h

Families enjoyed vendors, informational booths and lots of food during the National Night Out Block Part at the Martin Luther King Recreation Center Tuesday in Lafayette.

Photos: National Night Out Block Party in Lafayette

Families enjoyed vendors, informational booths and lots of food during the National Night Out Block Part at the Martin Luther King Recreation Center Tuesday in Lafayette.

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 7h

Tuesday's results

Acadiana area high school volleyball results and schedule

Tuesday's results

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 8h

Tim and Katlyn Ayers of South Carolina closed on a deal recently to purchase Bayou Wilderness RV Campground.

North Lafayette campground sells for just under $3 million

Tim and Katlyn Ayers of South Carolina closed on a deal recently to purchase Bayou Wilderness RV Campground.

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 9h

Yes, UL redshirt senior wide receiver Dale Martin was certainly happy after the Cajuns’ come-from-behind 54-51 double overtime victory over Marshall two weeks ago.

Dale Martin, Collin Jacob help to change UL's mindset in win over Marshall

Yes, UL redshirt senior wide receiver Dale Martin was certainly happy after the Cajuns’ come-from-behind 54-51 double overtime victory over Marshall two weeks ago.

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 10h

Here are the statistical leaders in passing, rushing and receiving across the Acadiana area in high school football.

Here are the Acadiana area high school football passing, rushing and receiving leaders through Week 5

Here are the statistical leaders in passing, rushing and receiving across the Acadiana area in high school football.

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 10h

The Lafayette Parish Council, which likes to appoint right-leaning conservative Christians, including pastors, to the public library board, passed over a Temple Shalom board member and an attorney this week.

Lafayette Parish Council wants more library board applicants after Temple Shalom board member, attorney apply

The Lafayette Parish Council, which likes to appoint right-leaning conservative Christians, including pastors, to the public library board, passed over a Temple Shalom board member and an attorney this week.

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 11h

Based on the first few games of the season, most UL fans likely didn’t consider redshirt freshman wide receiver Landon Strother a serious threat to the depth chart for the

Landon Strother's strong spring season shows up just in time for Cajuns' offense

Based on the first few games of the season, most UL fans likely didn’t consider redshirt freshman wide receiver Landon Strother a serious threat to the depth chart for the

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 12h

"The Army's changing. So we need enough space for all the troops, and the different units, all their equipment, vehicles that need maintenance on site, training on site ..."

Louisiana National Guard breaks ground on new Lafayette Readiness Center

"The Army's changing. So we need enough space for all the troops, and the different units, all their equipment, vehicles that need maintenance on site, training on site ..."

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 13h

Believe it or not, the second half of the high school football season’s regular season gets under way with a big Thursday slate.

Kevin Foote: As second half begins, there's still lots of learn about area football teams

Believe it or not, the second half of the high school football season’s regular season gets under way with a big Thursday slate.

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 13h

Derrick Groves captured in Atlanta nearly 5 months after New Orleans jail escape, official says

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 14h

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday for the nearly $37.5 million Louisiana Army National Guard Lafayette Readiness Center on Cajundome Boulevard near West Congress Street. The 83,943 sq. ft. center

Photos: Groundbreaking for National Guard Lafayette Readiness Center

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday for the nearly $37.5 million Louisiana Army National Guard Lafayette Readiness Center on Cajundome Boulevard near West Congress Street. The 83,943 sq. ft. center

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 15h

'Come see us this week to get your ice cream fix before we close.'

Baskin Robbins in Lafayette to close for remodeling. Here's when.

'Come see us this week to get your ice cream fix before we close.'

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 15h

See how one Lafayette man builds a stock for his étouffée at Festivals Acadiens et Créoles.

Want to learn how to make crawfish étouffée? Acadiana festival food goes beyond funnel cakes.

See how one Lafayette man builds a stock for his étouffée at Festivals Acadiens et Créoles.

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 16h

The location is expected to open early next year.

Mama's Fried Chicken to open first location outside Opelousas. Here are the details.

The location is expected to open early next year.

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 17h

The traffic issues are being caused by work on a sewer lift station.

Why is traffic on College Road backed up all the way to Johnston Street in Lafayette?

The traffic issues are being caused by work on a sewer lift station.

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 18h

Two contrasting accounts are emerging over how Louisiana State Police handled the investigation that led to Kyren Lacy's arrest three months before his he fatally shot himself.

State Police respond to Kyren Lacy’s attorney. See how public officials, media figures reacted.

Two contrasting accounts are emerging over how Louisiana State Police handled the investigation that led to Kyren Lacy's arrest three months before his he fatally shot himself.

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 19h

Every article about food seems to shout that we need to eat in a more vegetable-forward manner. If you are trying to eat more vegetables, you may need ideas about

Eat your veggies! Then reward yourself with a simple chocolate pot de crème.

Every article about food seems to shout that we need to eat in a more vegetable-forward manner. If you are trying to eat more vegetables, you may need ideas about

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 20h

Terrariums are a fun, low-maintenance way to bring the beauty of nature indoors and make a great addition to any home. Creating a terrarium is a fun and easy project

Terrariums: Bring nature indoors with your own little ecosystem

Terrariums are a fun, low-maintenance way to bring the beauty of nature indoors and make a great addition to any home. Creating a terrarium is a fun and easy project

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 21h

The Advocate's features staff tracked down 17 valedictorians from Louisiana high schools from the class of 2003 to see how their lives have gone since they graduated high school 20

Top of the class: A look at Louisiana valedictorians from 20 years ago; where are they now?

The Advocate's features staff tracked down 17 valedictorians from Louisiana high schools from the class of 2003 to see how their lives have gone since they graduated high school 20

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 1d

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected].

13 plants that will help attract hummingbirds to your garden

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected].

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 1d

The convention will bring esteemed travel writers from across the country for an immersive experience in the heart of Cajun and Creole country.

International travel writers convention begins Sunday in Lafayette

The convention will bring esteemed travel writers from across the country for an immersive experience in the heart of Cajun and Creole country.

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 1d

Jaime Glas picked Overpass Merchant for her Baton Rouge Classic lunch. To no surprise, she wore sparkles — custom ones that matched her new engagement ring, in fact.

'Everybody wants to be sparkly' Baton Rouge Classic lunch with Jaime Glas

Jaime Glas picked Overpass Merchant for her Baton Rouge Classic lunch. To no surprise, she wore sparkles — custom ones that matched her new engagement ring, in fact.

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 1d

The reason for the last-minute change is unclear.

Former UL president pulled from Cajundome Commission appointment; new president to name himself

The reason for the last-minute change is unclear.

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theacadianaadvocate.com @theadvocateaca.bsky.social · 1d

The store is planned for the corner of Camellia Boulevard and Bluebird Avenue.

Trader Joe's granted building permit for store; Check out the total price tag

The store is planned for the corner of Camellia Boulevard and Bluebird Avenue.

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