https://www.theadvocate.com/search/?a=51afb40e-2a59-11e9-a5a3-5bb112580360&s=start_time&sd=desc&f=rss www.theadvocate.com - RSS Results TNCMS 1.82.1 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 When searching last year for photos to incorporate into a new police memorial monument, officials settled on stoic shots of two members of the Lafayette Police Department's honor guard. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:30:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cd32fe70-90aa-11ef-8689-8f4a40e2af37 https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/lafayette-police-memorial-monument-unveiled-on-camellia/article_cd32fe70-90aa-11ef-8689-8f4a40e2af37.html BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer La Fondation Louisiane will honor Conrad Comeaux and the late Cecil Picard Sunday for the annual Franco-Fête at the Petroleum Club. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/477a3f98-8fe0-11ef-adcf-93009fdbb752 https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/entertainment_life/conrad-comeaux-cecil-picard-win-awards-at-2024-franco-fte/article_477a3f98-8fe0-11ef-adcf-93009fdbb752.html BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer Lafayette's ban on short-term rentals went into effect earlier this month. That means properties located in single-family residential neighborhoods within the city limits can no longer be listed through Airbnb, VRBO or other platforms for short-term stays. Sun, 20 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/22ae613c-8c9b-11ef-9c8a-8b987764a86b https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/lafayettes-short-term-rental-ban-is-now-in-effect/article_22ae613c-8c9b-11ef-9c8a-8b987764a86b.html BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer With the recent spotlight on living conditions at Himbola Manor, Lafayette City Council Member Kenneth Boudreaux wants to implement an inspection process for apartment complexes and other long-term rental properties. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0323ea98-8cab-11ef-8fa2-c3ee73b81cb1 https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/lafayette-considers-inspection-process-for-long-term-rentals/article_0323ea98-8cab-11ef-8fa2-c3ee73b81cb1.html BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer Lafayette City Court Judge Jules Edwards III will be remembered as someone who was hardworking, passionate and, above all else, fair. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/17be9f7e-8bd5-11ef-976a-03ffa4752fd1 https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/courts/lafayette-community-responds-to-death-of-judge-jules-edwards/article_17be9f7e-8bd5-11ef-976a-03ffa4752fd1.html BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer The Lafayette City Council approved a special taxing district Tuesday to support the development of a Buc-ee's location along the Louisiana Avenue exit of Interstate 10. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:45:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9feeaef8-8bca-11ef-b0c9-6b1abc14e9bc https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/business/lafayette-approves-buc-ees-tax-district-incentives/article_9feeaef8-8bca-11ef-b0c9-6b1abc14e9bc.html BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer Lafayette City Court will be closed Wednesday after the unexpected death of Judge Jules Edwards III. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:02:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3f3293d4-8bc7-11ef-b2d1-2372e30587f6 https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/courts/lafayette-city-court-closed-after-judge-jules-edwards-dies/article_3f3293d4-8bc7-11ef-b2d1-2372e30587f6.html BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer Lafayette City Court Judge Jules Edwards III has died at the age of 66. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:44:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/dc65c42a-8b57-11ef-b9a2-1f0b4f9cffa4 https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/courts/lafayette-city-court-judge-jules-edwards-has-died/article_dc65c42a-8b57-11ef-b9a2-1f0b4f9cffa4.html BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer The Lafayette City Council on Tuesday is expected to adopt an ordinance that would create a special taxing district to support the development of a Buc-ee's location along the Louisiana Avenue exit of Interstate 10. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:15:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bf430ffe-87f3-11ef-8277-2f70b00eddd3 https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/oct-15-2024-lafayette-la-council-meeting-preview/article_bf430ffe-87f3-11ef-8277-2f70b00eddd3.html BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer The Lafayette city and parish councils are expected to allocate additional federal funds this month to benefit the city's emergency homeless shelter and other services for those experiencing homelessness. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c80bbeba-84e7-11ef-ba48-9fe2adaa5e5f https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/catholic-charities-to-get-federal-funds-for-homeless-shelter/article_c80bbeba-84e7-11ef-ba48-9fe2adaa5e5f.html BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer