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From The Daily Advertiser, Crescent City Sports and 11 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
The Daily Advertiser8 hours ago
Where is LSU football ranked after off week?, on The Daily AdvertiserAfter not playing this week, where did LSU football land in this week's US LBM Coaches Poll? Find out here.
Crescent City Sports10 hours ago
2026 Louisiana Prep Football Schedule for Week 10, on Crescent City SportsGames are slated for Thursday, Nov. 5 through Saturday, Nov. 7. 2026 Louisiana Prep Football Schedule for Week 10
The Advocate12 hours ago
Meet the Lafayette philanthropist, industry pioneer bringing resources to high-need schools, on The AdvocateThe foundation, which Nick and JoAnn Pugh created in 2000, has so far donated $9.1 million to bring the Accelerating Campus Excellence model to three high-need schools in Lafayette: J.W. Faulk ...
KLFY14 hours ago
Rain chances fade some for Sunday, More storms Tuesday, on KLFYLafayette expects calmer conditions following morning rain on Sunday, with potential thunderstorms arriving via a cold front on Tuesday.
The Daily Advertiser16 hours ago
Best Stop turns 40 as Scott Boudin landmark celebrates growth, on The Daily AdvertiserFrom a gravel parking lot in Scott to nationwide shipping, Best Stop marks four decades of Cajun food, family and community.
KATCYesterday
October Wrap-Up: Few showers late tonight with patchy fog, on KATCIt’s the last day of October! What a month it’s been! As we gear
KLFYYesterday
Spotty areas of rain Sunday, Strong cold front Tuesday, on KLFYRainy and humid weather will continue in Lafayette through Sunday before a strong front brings a high chance of thunderstorms on Tuesday, followed by cooler and drier conditions.
Developing LafayetteYesterday
Hart & Cole, A New Interior Consignment Shop, Opening Soon On Bendel Road In Lafayette, LA, on Developing LafayetteA new locally owned interior consignment shop, Hart & Cole, is opening soon at 258 Bendel Road, Suite 101, in […]
St. Landry Now Online NewspaperYesterday
WCA Continues Rolling, on St. Landry Now Online NewspaperSt. Landry Now Online NewspaperYesterday
ST. Landry Football, on St. Landry Now Online Newspaper107 JAMZYesterday
Haunted Louisiana Universities: Ghosts, Legends and Lore, on 107 JAMZFrom Lily at UL Lafayette to Isabella in Natchitoches, Louisiana’s haunted universities have campus ghost stories worth knowing this Halloween.
Avoyelles TodayYesterday
Dale Bordelon honored for keeping Louisiana’s waterfowl heritage alive, on Avoyelles TodayBy A. Guillot Dale Bordelon received the Louisiana Tradition Bearer Award on Oct. 10, at Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette, recognizing his dedication to preserving and passing down Louisiana’s traditional waterfowl hunting culture. Presented during Louisiana Folklife Month, the statewide award honors individuals who keep the state’s distinctive customs, skills and cultural knowledge alive. Bordelon was among six honorees selected this year. “I’m very honored to get this award,” Bord
99.9 KTDYYesterday
Kitchen Fire Causes Significant Damage to Lafayette Home — No Injuries Reported, on 99.9 KTDYA kitchen fire on Mims Drive in Lafayette caused substantial damage Friday, October 30. No one was home and no injuries were reported. The fire was ruled accidental.
99.9 KTDYYesterday
Can You Get a Ticket for Hanging Something From Your Car Mirror?, on 99.9 KTDYIs it illegal to hang an air freshener or rosary from your rearview mirror in Louisiana? Here's what state law says about driver visibility.
1130 The TigerYesterday
Louisiana Cajun Last Names and What They Mean, on 1130 The TigerEver wonder what Cajun last names like Broussard, Boudreaux and Thibodeaux mean? Explore the French roots and fascinating history behind Louisiana family names.
The AdvocateYesterday
A Louisiana doctor developed a test for ‘innate immunity.’ The state is giving it a try., on The AdvocateThe tests, created by rhinologist Dr. Henry Barham, measure bitter taste receptors that he believes may help predict how vulnerable a person may be to upper respiratory illnesses — like RSV or COVID-19.
107 JAMZYesterday
What Does a White Cloth Hanging From a Car Window Mean?, on 107 JAMZEver seen a white cloth hanging from a car window? Learn why some drivers use it to signal for roadside help and what Louisiana motorists should know.
Avoyelles TodayYesterday
Coreil’s Career Corner: Working offshore during the summer of 1974, on Avoyelles TodayHome - Jonathan T. GaspardAttorney at LawJonathan T. Gaspard By Dr. Paul Coreil In 1974, I proposed to my high school sweetheart, Arlene Pitre, and thankfully, she said yes! We were just finishing our first year at the University of Southwestern Louisiana (USL) (now ULL) in Lafayette, and we made plans to be married on August 17 at Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Chapel on the university campus. With great excitement, we began making detailed plans for our life together. One of our first prioriti
K945Yesterday
Good Fight Foundation Announces Thanksgiving Meal Pickup, on K945Know a family who could use a Thanksgiving meal? Dustin Poirier's Good Fight Foundation has announced this year's pickup details.
KLFYYesterday
Saturday showers likely, drying for Trick-or-Treating, on KLFYLafayette expects light rain and potential afternoon thunderstorms on Saturday, followed by mix of sun and clouds on Sunday and a strong cold front bringing heavy rainfall on Tuesday.
The Daily AdvertiserYesterday
St. Martinville lands funding to clear blight, boost neighborhoods, on The Daily AdvertiserA new state-funded demolition effort targets abandoned structures in St. Martinville, aiming to improve safety, property values and community pride.
Crescent City SportsYesterday
Westgate maintains perfect season, blanks Lafayette Renaissance, on Crescent City SportsWestgate continued it quest to make history with a 21-0 rout of LRCA, becoming the first 8-0 football team in history. Westgate maintains perfect season, blanks Lafayette Renaissance
Crescent City SportsYesterday
Hahnville holds off Thibodaux, 24-20, on Crescent City SportsHahnville High School walked away with a hard-fought 24-20 road victory over Thibodaux High School, using a stout second-half defensive performance to hold off the homestanding Tigers in a competitive District 7-5A matchup Friday evening. Hahnville holds off Thibodaux, 24-20
American PressYesterday
Local prep football scores and stats, Oct. 30, on American PressDistrict 3-5A Lafayette 31 Sulphur 14 SCORE BY QUARTER Lafayette 7 3 7 14 – 31 Sulphur 0 0 7 7 – 14 SCORING SUMMARY L: Richmond Saunier 7 run
The Daily AdvertiserOct. 30
'Our team is battle-tested': Westgate football makes history in Week 9 vs LRCA, on The Daily AdvertiserTwo district foes clashed and history was made when Westgate football hosted Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy in Week 9. Here are the takeaways.
KLFYOct. 30
Play of the Week: Vote for your favorite play of Week 9, on KLFY(KLFY) — High School Football is back for another season! KLFY Sports wants to know what you think was the best play from Week 9. This season, KLFY Sports wants to highlight the best plays of the season with our 1st & 10 Top Plays. We will name our nominees for the week at the
KLFYOct. 30
Vote Game of the Week: See Week 10 nominees here, on KLFY(KLFY) — KLFY Sports is back for another action-packed high school football season. We want to know what you think our Game of the Week should be. Throughout the 2026 season, KLFY Sports will allow our viewers to vote on our Game of the Week. Each week, our game of the week nominees will be
KLFYOct. 30
1st & 10 2026: Week #9, on KLFY(KLFY) — Rewatch this week’s coverage here. Final Scores: 1st & 10 2026: Week #9 – Part 1 1st & 10 2026: Week #9– Part 2 1st & 10 2026: Week #9 –Part 3 Latest news
The Daily AdvertiserOct. 30
PHOTOS Acadiana Rams vs Southside Sharks Football, on The Daily AdvertiserKATCOct. 30
No injuries in North Lafayette house fire, officials say, on KATCEmergency officials say no one was hurt after a fire damaged a North Lafayette home.
KATCOct. 30
Carencro hosts third annual C’est Bon Seasoning Festival, on KATCCarencro is hosting its third annual C’est Bon Seasoning Festival, which began Friday at Pelican Park. The festival includes seasonings, music and carnival rides.
KLFYOct. 30
Accidental kitchen fire damages Lafayette home, on KLFYLafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Mims Drive at 5:15 p.m. this afternoon, extinguishing a kitchen fire that fire officials ruled an accident.
KLFYOct. 30
Tiny patients celebrate Halloween in Our Lady of Lourdes NICU, on KLFYNICU nurses at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital shared some Halloween joy with the tiniest patients in their NICU today.
KLFYOct. 30
Jenkins Road to close until March 2027 for reconstruction, on KLFYJenkins Road will be closed beginning Friday, October 30 through Monday, March 1, 2027, for a bridge replacement project, officials said.