www.theadvocate.com - RSS Results /search/?a=98f1058e-8b71-11ed-8b19-9bdf9ec4ad15&f=rss&sd=desc www.theadvocate.com - RSS Results TNCMS 1.92.3 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 Lafayette elementary school teacher dies in crash: ‘A dedicated educator’ A Lafayette teacher who died in a car crash Tuesday evening is being remembered as a “dedicated educator.” Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:32:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/318832c6-53d7-404d-a431-8fb9782f80ca /acadiana/news/education/lafayette-parish-school-teacher-westside-elementary-dies-i10-crash-univeristy-avenue/article_318832c6-53d7-404d-a431-8fb9782f80ca.html BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer What’s going on with LeRosen Prep? Community members uneasy about possible online-only program. Families and other stakeholders have raised concerns about the Lafayette Parish School System’s alternative program, LeRosen Preparatory School, after rumors spread that the in-person learning option will not be available after this school year. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0cbe9049-f343-4cab-b0be-fb0114c44196 /acadiana/news/education/will-lerosen-prep-lafayette-parish-louisiana-move-online-only-alternative-education-program/article_0cbe9049-f343-4cab-b0be-fb0114c44196.html BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer Court of Appeals denies Lafayette School Board request to halt Comeaux trial A civil trial determining whether the Lafayette Parish School Board followed its policy and state open meeting laws will move forward this week after an appeals court denied the school district’s request to dismiss the case. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:20:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1f94e815-a623-4026-ae44-070e3dc8b2b0 /acadiana/news/louisiana-court-appeals-denies-lafayette-school-system-board-request-halt-trial-preliminary-injunction-comeaux-high-lawsuit-close-school/article_1f94e815-a623-4026-ae44-070e3dc8b2b0.html BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer Three Ascension Episcopal seniors injured in Baton Rouge mall shooting Three of the people shot Thursday afternoon at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge were seniors at Ascension Episcopal School, Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet said in a Facebook post. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:31:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1c3aa03c-9678-4a59-996b-b72e0f7a35d9 /acadiana/news/lafayette-parish-school-students-ascension-episcopal-injured-baton-rouge-mall-of-louisiana-shooting/article_1c3aa03c-9678-4a59-996b-b72e0f7a35d9.html BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer What’s the weather for Festival International? See when you’ll need an umbrella, sunscreen The music is pumping and the food is flowing at Festival International de Louisiane. Revelers can expect warm weather and some rain over the weekend. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:46:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/dcdad0cb-6726-4b1c-a9a8-f45c7217849e /acadiana/entertainment_life/festivals/festival-international-2026-lafayette-la-weather-rain-temperatures-what-to-expect-umbreall-sunscreen/article_dcdad0cb-6726-4b1c-a9a8-f45c7217849e.html BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer Lafayette Parish schools appeal judge’s order to halt movement on Comeaux closure Attorneys with the Lafayette Parish School System are asking an appeals court to step in after a Lafayette Parish judge told the district it couldn’t take any action regarding taking Comeaux High School offline until a hearing can be held. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:15:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0bfeb696-abd9-448d-b221-eb5641b02712 /acadiana/news/education/lafayette-parish-school-system-attorneys-ask-louisiana-appeals-court-reversal-judge-preliminary-injunction-stop-comeaux-high-closure/article_0bfeb696-abd9-448d-b221-eb5641b02712.html BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer SoLAcc chancellor receives leadership award for vision, growth of college South h Community College Chancellor Vincent June was recognized by a national education organization for his leadership. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:56:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/17ff89f3-97ee-4819-83ac-33ef3a933355 /acadiana/news/education/solacc-chancellor-vincent-june-receives-2026-leadership-award-case-conference-leadership/article_17ff89f3-97ee-4819-83ac-33ef3a933355.html BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer Communication failure preceded Duson man’s escape, fatal police shooting days later A Duson man who escaped a drug treatment facility’s transport only to be killed by police days later was supposed to be transported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, per a request by the facility. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:06:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/73e5e4cc-2c1e-40a5-8605-4dcce1131da9 /acadiana/news/crime_police/communication-failure-preceded-duson-man-s-escape-fatal-police-shooting-days-later/article_73e5e4cc-2c1e-40a5-8605-4dcce1131da9.html By ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer & STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer Comeaux High closure drama: lawsuit, reversal and what happens next in Lafayette Comeaux High School has been at the forefront of the news lately. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/46aa8bd0-c301-4f12-866f-9e52c6873004 /acadiana/news/education/whats-going-on-with-comeaux-high-lafayette-la-closure/article_46aa8bd0-c301-4f12-866f-9e52c6873004.html BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer Lafayette NAACP, community leaders raise concern about relocation of Lafayette schools Career Center A group of community leaders, including the Lafayette Parish NAACP, said they are concerned about the Lafayette Parish School System’s decision to move its Career Center. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:56:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/666343c3-c4d5-4368-b96b-44bbcc8382c7 /acadiana/news/education/lafayette-naacp-community-leaders-raise-concerns-decision-to-move-career-center-from-north-lafayette-parish-schools/article_666343c3-c4d5-4368-b96b-44bbcc8382c7.html BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer