Opelousas Schools to Merge After 7 Years of Failing Grades
St. Landry Parish voted to merge Opelousas Junior High with Senior High after 7 straight F grades. The move blocks a state takeover that could have turned the school into a charter campus.
Trojans Head to Lafayette for Louisiana Classics
LAFAYETTE, La. – The Little Rock men's golf team returns to competition this week as the Trojans travel to Louisiana to compete in the Louisiana Classics, a two-day, 54-hole tournament hosted at Oakbourne Country Club (par 72, 6,866 yards). The 16-team event begins Monday and concludes Tuesday. Little Rock...
‘People will remember his music forever’: Lafayette artist Dege Legg honored with mural
Dege Legg still receives mail at his studio on Garfield Street in Lafayette, according to the late artist's neighbor, painter Herb Roe. His band, Brother Dege & The Brethren, is currently getting ready to release a new album with Legg's final songs. Last year, the documentary "A Hard Row to Hoe" was released to fans...
De’Marquis Hamilton, 20 Under 40 honoree, oversees Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center
Editor's note: In partnership with The Acadiana Advocate, the705 is recognizing its annual Top 20 Under 40 Acadiana Leadership Award honorees, presented by Advancial Federal Credit Union. Honorees will be recognized at a banquet April 10 at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Student Union Ballroom. For...
12 Influential Louisiana Women You Need to Know
Louisiana women, civil rights, country music, billion-dollar sports empires — 12 of the most influential women alive today all trace their roots to the Bayou State.
Morgan City Police Department says missing 16-year-old girl may be in New Iberia
MORGAN CITY — The Morgan City Police Department said Monday that a missing 16-year-old girl they've been searching for since last month is believed to be in Iberia Parish, 50 miles away. Margret Sharon Ryan was last seen the night of Feb. 23 in the area of Garber Street...
Fussell & Colligan Law Recently Opened in Lafayette, LA
Fussell & Colligan, a new civil law firm with a strong focus on personal injury and accident-related claims, has officially opened its doors at 1540 West Pinhook Road in Lafayette. The firm assists clients with car, trucking, motorcycle, boating, and aviation accidents, as well as property damage and other insurance...
Woman Harassed While Running in a Lafayette Park
A Lafayette woman shares a frightening encounter after a man harassed her during a run at Moncus Park, urging others to stay aware and trust their instincts.
60 people arrested, 70 roosters seized in Louisiana cockfight raid
"It was determined that a large gathering of persons transporting fighting roosters was actively taking place,” Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said.
The Best Stop Cajun Market brings a taste of Louisiana to Katy
Customers can choose to dine in at the deli or pick up items from the market to make at home. (Roo Moody/Community Impact) Walking into The Best Stop Cajun Market feels like strolling through your local grocery store in Louisiana. The shelves are lined with spices, stuffed meats are displayed in fridges, and staff...
