The Acadiana Advocate

The Acadiana Advocate The Advocate has served Louisiana for more than a century, and is publishing The Acadiana Advocate

The Advocate is a morning newspaper published seven days a week, with editions in Baton Rouge, Lafayette and New Orleans, La. The paper covers general news, crime, politics, government, education, sports, business, entertainment, food, culture and features. Weekly sections spotlight Ascension Parish and the Livingston-Tangipahoa areas each Thursday.

06/24/2026

Wake Up Acadiana: Damon's forecast for Wednesday, June 24

Gov. Jeff Landry says Louisiana has reached a 'final settlement' with Exxon in coastal lawsuits bit.ly/3Slbrq1Gov. Jeff ...
06/24/2026

Gov. Jeff Landry says Louisiana has reached a 'final settlement' with Exxon in coastal lawsuits bit.ly/3Slbrq1

Gov. Jeff Landry says Louisiana and ExxonMobil have reached a final settlement in the coastal lawsuits, in which parishes alleged the company polluted the coastline and contributed to land loss. The terms are likely to remain secret.

This Louisiana state park is getting $5M to rebuild after 2020’s hurricanes bit.ly/4g3siaIThe $5 million investment over...
06/24/2026

This Louisiana state park is getting $5M to rebuild after 2020’s hurricanes bit.ly/4g3siaI

The $5 million investment over six years will restore more than 800 acres of forest and wetland habitats within the park, which represents 75% of the total park area.

Sponsored: Nearly 30 years after Dr. Lewis Hill began delivering babies in Lafayette, his daughter Grace returned home t...
06/24/2026

Sponsored: Nearly 30 years after Dr. Lewis Hill began delivering babies in Lafayette, his daughter Grace returned home to support local families during vulnerable moments.

Brought to you by Our Lady of Lourdes Health

06/24/2026

Wake Up Acadiana: Come visit Cafe Detente in Youngsville

Jeanerette bank to open Broussard office, pays just under $4M for property in Lafayette bit.ly/4eWtlbjJeanerette bank to...
06/24/2026

Jeanerette bank to open Broussard office, pays just under $4M for property in Lafayette bit.ly/4eWtlbj

Jeanerette bank to open Broussard office, pays just under $4M for property in Lafayette

Looking to start running long distance? Here are 6 tips to get started in Louisiana. bit.ly/446RgzuFrom cross-training t...
06/24/2026

Looking to start running long distance? Here are 6 tips to get started in Louisiana. bit.ly/446Rgzu

From cross-training to battling Louisiana heat, here's what Louisiana experts want you to know about your running journey.

N***s knocking on Louisiana's back door: Did Hi**er send World War II U-boat to the Gulf Coast? bit.ly/40T9guJFind out w...
06/24/2026

N***s knocking on Louisiana's back door: Did Hi**er send World War II U-boat to the Gulf Coast? bit.ly/40T9guJ

Find out what piece of the Operation Drumbeat mission is in Louisiana.

What classic Louisiana products are still made here? Here are 10 items you can pick up now. bit.ly/4uCsClrLouisiana is k...
06/24/2026

What classic Louisiana products are still made here? Here are 10 items you can pick up now. bit.ly/4uCsClr

Louisiana is known around the country for being a hub for food, culture and innovation. These local products show why.

'You Are My Sunshine' and ex-Louisiana Gov. Jimmie Davis are eternally bound, author writes bit.ly/47ne6nFIn “You Are My...
06/24/2026

'You Are My Sunshine' and ex-Louisiana Gov. Jimmie Davis are eternally bound, author writes bit.ly/47ne6nF

In “You Are My Sunshine: Jimmie Davis and the Biography of a Song,” Robert Mann examines the song's history and how it shaped the life of Jimmie Davis.

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