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Chief Justice Orders Investigation Into Supreme Court Abortion Opinion Leak
The Supreme Court confirmed that the document is legitimate.
COMMENTARY: Lafayette City, Parish Councils Need To Be Expanded
Adding new districts and council members would help the councils be more responsive to issues and ease council members' burdens.
Former Abbeville Police Chief Beats Current Chief in Runoff
Mike Hardy will return to office 20 years after leaving.
St. Martinville Elects New Mayor
Parish councilman Jason Willis beat incumbent Melinda Mitchell in the general election.
Complete Acadiana Election Results: April 30, 2022
Five parishes went to the polls on Saturday. See how they voted.
UPDATE: Bill to Eliminate Death Penalty Dead on Arrival
A committee overwhelmingly voted against the bill despite emotional testimony from families affected by death penalty cases.
Sunset Community Shows Outpouring of Support After Cafe Josephine Receives Criticism for VP Visit
A local restaurant in Sunset is standing its ground after visiting with Vice President Kamala Harris last week.
MUST LISTEN: 45th President Donald Trump Sits Down W/ Dan Bongino
The Dan Bongino Show welcomes Donald Trump for a discussion on Russia-Ukraine, record inflation, and much more...
Louisiana Native Makes History, Becomes First Black Woman in Her Position at the White House
Shalanda Young was appointed as Director of the Office Management and Budget and now officially joins President Biden's cabinet.
St. Martin Parish to Pursue Legal Action Against Lafayette
The parish council gave the parish president permission to seek legal recourse against LCG.
Governor Vetoes Congressional Redistricting Proposals
Governor Edwards allowed new state legislative district maps become law without his signature.
Lawmaker’s Bill Angers, Unites Teachers
Educators say the bill will force them work during parts of the year when they're not paid.
Clay Higgins Tweet Attacks Millennials, Confuses Internet
Dictionary.com responded and broke the internet.
Teacher Pay Raises: Where’s the Money Coming From?
Louisiana's recent glut of cash will fund the raises.
Reports: Schroder Announces Run for Governor
The state treasurer is the first Republican to announce his candidacy for the 2023 race.
Moon Griffon: The Advocate's Coverage of US Senate Race is a Joke
Last week, another registered Democrat jumped into the race to challenge incumber junior U.S. Senator John Kennedy - Gary Chambers. He joins Luke Mixon, who jumped in back in October of 2021.
Retired Judge to Run for Vacant Lafayette City Court Seat
Jules Edwards ran for the seat and lost in 2020.
State Supreme Court Suspends Lafayette Judge
Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet's indefinite leave of absence has officially begun.