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Lafayette, Louisiana. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Lafayette. Associated ZIP codes: 70501, 70502, 70503, 70504, 70505, 70506, 70507, 70508, 70509, 70593, 70596, 70598.
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Report: Fire reported at University of Louisiana Lafayette baseball field
Firefighters in Lafayette battled a large fire at "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus.
Aug 22, 2026Open source
Gov. Jeff Landry to announce Louisiana’s deal with SpaceX. Here’s when, more details.
Governor Jeff Landry is expected to announce a deal with SpaceX on Tuesday, August 24, 2026, that will bring a space port and launch site to Vermilion Parish...
Aug 20, 2026Open source
Elon Musk’s private jet lands at Lafayette airport as plans emerge for SpaceX in Louisiana
With SpaceX planning to open a spaceport in nearby Vermilion Parish, Elon Musk’s private jet landed at the Lafayette Regional Airport on Thursday.
Aug 14, 2026Open source
Lafayette Renaissance edge rusher Ansinneo Charles commits to Louisiana
Lafayette Renaissance edge rusher Ansinneo Charles announced his commitment to Louisiana on Thursday, giving the Ragin' Cajuns another addition to their 2027...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Langston Faulk is making athletes Eyeconik one shirt at a time
Lafayette entrepreneur Langston Faulk turned a clothing brand into a calling reaching 2,000+ people and athletes across Louisiana with a message about legacy...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Youngsville families share Fourth of July traditions at local fireworks stand
Shoppers at a Louisiana Fireworks pop-up describe holiday plans ranging from pickleball to poolside gatherings
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Drake LeBlanc, left, from Lafayette, La., gets a one-on-one lesson from Fiddle Tunes faculty instructor Joe...
Drake LeBlanc, left, from Lafayette, La., gets a one-on-one lesson from Fiddle Tunes faculty instructor Joel Savoy, from Eunice, La., during a lunch break on...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Meet Michael Eble: Former UL assistant dean is Southeastern's new art department head
Michael Eble will join the Southeastern faculty from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he served as assistant dean of the College of Arts.
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Louisiana native Robby Albarado, a legendary horse jockey, has died at the age of 52
Horse jockey Robby Albarado has died at the age of 52. The native of Lafayette, Louisiana, became one of the nation’s best, winning Triple Crown races.
Aug 5, 2026Open source
Former LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet sentenced to 27 months in kickback scheme
Jack Montoucet, a former Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary, was sentenced Tuesday for his role in a kickback scheme that awarded a Laf...
Jun 30, 2026Open source
When should you prune rose bushes in Louisiana? See Dan Gill's advice.
Advocate Staff Photo by Bryan Tuck. DIGITAL CAMERA IMAGE. Picture shot on 4-22-02 Ray Manuel prunes the hybrid tea roses in front of his home on Taft Street...
Jun 20, 2026Open source
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Lafayette is in Lafayette County, Louisiana.
Region: Central Louisiana
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70501, 70502, 70503, 70504, 70505, 70506, 70507, 70508, 70509, 70593, 70596, 70598
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30.2361410, -92.0082610
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