Since 2022, several women have accused Crowley surgeon Dr. Bahman “Ben” Sabbaghian of sexual misconduct. So far, no charges ...

While the STR ban further complicates zoning changes, the city is finding creative ways to add housing options.

Louisiana will hold a special election Feb. 15 for open state Senate seats in Baton Rouge and Lafayette. A runoff, if needed, ...

$1 million in reimbursement. The parish obtained a $1 million reimbursement from the Louisiana Office of Facility Planning ...

Lafayette’s real GDP grew 7.5% since 2019 — the last pre-Covid year — compared to the U.S. rate of 9.4%. Sadly, that good ...

An unforeseen challenge to this push has been the city’s new short-term rental ban attached to single-family neighborhoods, the most prevalent — and most restrictive — form of residential zoning in ...

The Acadiana Advocate looks back on the lives lost in 2024, including the musicians, foodies, artists, business owners and civic leaders so integral to the place we all call home. “When we lose people ...