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Vote now for the Daily Advertiser Athlete of the Week (April 20-26) - The Daily Advertiser | Lafayette, Louisiana
5+ hour, 1+ min ago (512+ words) This week of high school sports in the 337 is a continuation of postseason play as the 2026 LHSAA baseball and softball state playoffs enter the middle rounds. While those athletes leave it all on the diamond, track and field approach the…...
Bill to protect students from being exploited by deepfakes advances - The Daily Advertiser | Lafayette, Louisiana
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (672+ words) BATON ROUGE " The Senate Education Committee unanimously advanced a bill on Wednesday that would strive to protect children from deepfakes and other scenarios where their character could be damaged by improper use of artificial intelligence." Sen. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge,…...
Louisiana confirms first measles case of 2026 - The Daily Advertiser | Lafayette, Louisiana
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (283+ words) The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has confirmed the first case of measles in the state for 2026." According to state health officials, the child was exposed to measles during international travel. The patient, who was partially vaccinated, is currently in…...
How to buy Ty Simpson LA Rams jersey
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (182+ words) In a bit of an upset, the LA Rams have selected quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft. With many unsure where Simpson would land in the draft, the former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback is…...
Gulf Coast region gas prices declined in April 20, 2026 update. Here's why - The Daily Advertiser | Lafayette, Louisiana
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (165+ words) Regional gas prices declined for the third consecutive week and reached an average of $3. 62 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3. 74 per gallon, according to the U. S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in…...
Who's the greatest Lafayette-area high school football player of all time?
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (124+ words) The Daily Advertiser | Lafayette, Louisiana Who's the greatest Lafayette-area high school football player of all time? As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, USA TODAY Sports will celebrate the 250 greatest American sports figures of all time. With that in mind,…...
See the higher median price for March home listings in Lafayette Parish - The Daily Advertiser | Lafayette, Louisiana
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (109+ words) See the higher median price for March home listings in Lafayette Parish'The Daily Advertiser | Lafayette, Louisiana See the higher median price for March home listings in Lafayette Parish The median home in Lafayette Parish listed for $289, 900 in March, slightly up…...
Lafayette Police ramp up safety for Festival International crowds - The Daily Advertiser | Lafayette, Louisiana
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (125+ words) Lafayette Police ramp up safety for Festival International crowds'The Daily Advertiser | Lafayette, Louisiana Lafayette Police ramp up safety for Festival International crowds The 40th anniversary of Festival International de Louisiane is officially underway in Lafayette, bringing world-class music, art and crowds…...
Louisiana Senate approves stricter NIL agent oversight - The Daily Advertiser | Lafayette, Louisiana
4+ day, 2+ min ago (226+ words) BATON ROUGE " The Louisiana Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that would provide protections for high school and college student-athletes engaging in Name, Image and Likeness contracts. Senate Bill 389 would provide regulatory oversight of endorsement contracts and require agents who…...
Louisiana bill would protect security guards in justified shootings
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (698+ words) BATON ROUGE " Despite the opposition of Black Caucus members, the House advanced a bill 70-28 that would protect licensed armed security guards from civil liability charges if they are proven justified in discharging a firearm. House Bill 71 by Rep. Josh Carlson,…...