More News

Who among former Lafayette Metro area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, March 2?

The week of Monday, March 2 will see these former Lafayette Metro area high school standouts in action.


Laura V. Swett, Chairman of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Lowest diesel gas price in Acadia Parish hits $3.09 for week ending Feb. 21

The lowest price for a gallon of diesel gas in Acadia Parish during the week ending Feb. 21 was $3.09, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.
Noah Brandon, MBA Chief Executive Officer at Unitech Training Academy - LinkedIn

Cost of attending Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette increases for all students in 2022-23 school year

Tuition increased by 1.3% for the 2022-23 academic year at Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette, according to the latest data, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins Congressman for Louisiana 3rd District - Official U.S. House headshot

Louisiana officials meet with USDA secretary to discuss support for local agriculture

Congressman Clay Higgins, Governor Jeff Landry, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, and Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture Mike Strain met with local farmers, cattlemen, and aquaculture representatives in Baton Rouge to discuss ways to strengthen…

Salaries for coaches at institution in Acadia Parish around $39,021 on average during 2024

The average coaching salary at Louisiana State University-Eunice, the only institution paying coaches during 2024 in Acadia Parish, was $39,021, according to the U.S. Department of Education.


U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins Congressman for Louisiana 3rd District - Official U.S. House headshot

Clay Higgins urges pause on foreign shrimp imports over contamination concerns

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has sent a letter to President Trump urging a halt to foreign shrimp imports after reports of contaminated and radioactive shrimp entering the United States.
DA, Elizabeth Jungman, J.D., M.P.H. Chief of Staff of the FDA - Official Website

Cities located in Lafayette Parish saw FDA inspections of 5 companies in Q3

There were five companies in cities associated with Lafayette Parish that received five FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Joseph B. Edlow, Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services -

2,245 seasonal agricultural visas approved for employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry in Lafayette Reporter publication area during 2024

All 2,245 H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in the Lafayette Reporter publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.