Acadiana and Southwest Louisiana voters are participating in the 2026 Louisiana elections, making choices in two U.S. House district races, one statewide U.S. Senate race, and voting on 10 proposed amendments to the state constitution. Results are being reported live as polling closes across the region.
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The Lafayette City Council rejected a conditional use permit for Plush Syndicate, a planned downtown venue at 201 Jefferson Street that gained attention online as an "AI bar." Following the rejection, Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet's administration suspended accepting new conditional use permit applications for downtown bars.
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VideoThree public officials in Evangeline Parish, including a candidate for Opelousas Police Chief, were re-arrested Thursday on new charges, according to Louisiana State Police. The re-arrests represent a significant development in what appears to be an ongoing investigation involving local government figures in the Acadiana region.
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Gov. Jeff Landry announced plans for infrastructure investments during a Thursday visit to New Orleans while simultaneously launching his 2027 re-election campaign. The governor highlighted his record as he prepares for a second term.
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