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SUBSCRIBE NOW for full access Home News Sports Obituaries Photo-Video USA TODAY Things to Do Opinion Living Business Business Directory Public Notices Archives More Home News Sports Obituaries Photo-Video USA TODAY Things to Do Opinion Living Business Business Directory Public Notices Archives Search Subscribe salutation Manage Account Access e-Edition Newsletters Pay Bill Report Delivery Issues Pause Delivery Subscriber Guide Help Center Sign Out Have an existing account? Sign In Already have a subscription? Activate Your Account Don't have an account? Create One Advertisement Lafayette protesters rally against police brutality The protest stayed peaceful, contrasting with some of the riots that have erupted in cities like Minneapolis and New York City. Tropical system possible this week in Gulf Cajun coaches react to George Floyd death Coronavirus Updates Map: Availability of ventilators, ICU beds by parish See which parishes have reported coronavirus deaths Map: Where coronavirus has spread in Louisiana by parish UL: 2 students on campus positive for COVID-19 Watch replay: Gov. John Bel Edwards COVID-19 briefing Acadiana coronavirus update: Latest news on virus Quick Links Best of Acadiana Festival International Times of Acadiana E-Newspaper Quik Quarter Obituaries Work for Us UL Sports The American South Celebrations Place Celebration USA TODAY TRAVEL Luxury Living Subscriber Guide USA TODAY NETWORK Storytellers Project Data Central Country Mile Voter Guide Register to vote Elections 2020 news Support Local Businesses - Buy A Gift Card Comics See Lafayette protest of George Floyd death Organizers called for a peaceful protest near the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Local | 1 hour ago Memorial Day Sale: Save 97% for 3 months News Meet the new ‘Duck Dynasty’ daughter Duck Commander Phil Robertson discovered a daughter from an extramarital affair in the 1970s, and both he and his family have embraced her. News | 2 hours ago Looking for a new home? Start your search here Browse the latest edition of Homefinder to find Acadiana-area homes for sale. Business | 1 day ago Zachary Richard’s latest song helps New Orleans musicians Zachary Richard, Grammy nominated Francophone singer-songwriter, releases single "Dreaming Again" to benefit New Orleans Musicians' Clinic. News | 1 day ago Acadiana real estate showing signs of improvement The Acadiana real estate market had a record-breaking year in 2019 and was on pace for another good year, setting a record in the first quarter. Money | 3 days ago View All Photos See Lafayette protest of George Floyd death 5 hours ago View All Photos Protesters clash with police over death of George Floyd 59 mins ago Louisiana reports lowest daily coronavirus death toll since March Louisiana's death toll is 2,686. News | 6 hours ago View All Photos See images from George Floyd protests in New Orleans 23 hours ago See reaction to New Orleans protest of George Floyd Protesters in New Orleans carry signs, chant and march in peaceful protest of the killing of George Floyd. Here's how others on social media reacted: Louisiana | 23 hours ago Reggie Thomas running for Lafayette city marshal Lafayette Deputy Police Chief Reggie Thomas is retiring from the department after 29 years. And he has his sights set on the city marshal job. News | 1 day ago Crowds across New Orleans protest George Floyd killing Crowds across New Orleans to protest George Floyd killing The American South | 21 hours ago UL: 2 students on campus positive for COVID-19 One student has moved off campus for isolation, and the other is doing on-campus isolation. News | 1 day ago Opelousas Jr. High principal accused of changing grades Opelousas Junior High Principal Monica Battley-Fabre is on paid administrative leave as the school board investigates allegations she changed grades. Education | 2 days ago Guest columnist: They can’t breathe "Black lives matter, now let’s act like it." by Lauren Blankenship | 1 day ago La. tourism ‘industry will get back to normal’ Tourism is the fourth-largest industry in the state, which has seen record-breaking numbers of visitors the last four years. Officials says it will return. News | 3 days ago Ex-LSU star speaks out on George Floyd’s death Quarterback Joe Burrow is the latest professional athlete to speak out after the death of George Floyd. Lsu | 1 day ago Lafayette car dealers look to rebound from COVID Across Louisiana, car dealerships are looking to rebound from a dramatic drop in sales during the coronavirus pandemic as the state continues to reopen. Local | 3 days ago Acadiana businesses hopeful that better days are ahead COVID-19's economic impact has been widespread in Acadiana, as businesses have had to adapt to keep customers and employees safe. Money | 3 days ago CLOSE ‘ Feel Good Friday: Get a drone’s eye view of Lafayette’s Vermilion River, more Lift your spirits and take a look at Lafayette's iconic Vermilion River area as seen from the air through footage from Lafayette company Viznu. 1 day ago Louisiana House OKs bill that may lower car insurance rates Skeptics argue the bill, which would limit the damage claims of car accident victims, doesn't mandate lower rates and could short-change victims. News | 2 days ago Be prepared! Hurricane season starts June 1 Preparations for the 2020 hurricane season during the coronavirus pandemic should include yards, homes, pets and having food and cleaning supplies. Louisiana | 2 days ago Rebuilding Louisiana: ‘No crisis we’ve had comes close to this’ Gov. John Bel Edwards optimistic state can move to Phase 2 of reopening on June 5 News | 2 days ago Recent Obituaries See more obituaries Search obituaries by name Search Rebuilding America: Guidelines for reopening sports ‘extremely tough’ High school football coaches and players are champing at the bit to start summer workouts. Football | 3 days ago Lafayette restaurants struggle with capacity restrictions While Louisiana's restaurants can offer dining room service again, most Lafayette eateries still need to get creative, and some have closed News | 2 days ago Rebuilding America: UL plan is to prepare for fans at Cajun Field The Ragin' Cajuns will plan for fans in the Cajun Field even though they're not sure how the football season will unfold as America rebuilds. Ul | 3 days ago Acadiana hospitals face lower revenue, higher expenses Hospital systems nationwide have seen revenue plummet and expenses balloon since the COVID-19 spread to the U.S. Money | 3 days ago Marketplace Cars Jobs Homes Apartments BUSINESS DIRECTORY Classifieds Louisiana senator founded National Institutes of Health, now leading COVID-19 fight After the 1918 Spanish flu, Louisiana Sen. Joseph E. Ransdell founded the National Institutes of Health, now leading the war against the coronavirus. News | 1 day ago Rebuilding America starts in Acadiana We must commit to helping our community rebuild after this devastating health and economic crisis. by Brett Blackledge | 3 days ago Find all episodes of the Homestyle podcast here Homestyle is The Daily Advertiser's new podcast on life and family. It's hosted by two best friends, reporter Leigh Guidry and teacher Joe Cunningham. News Homestyle podcast: How art can get you through quarantine The guest this week is our very own J.P. Fonte, a producer at The Advertiser and awesome painter on the side. News | 5 days ago Rebuilding America: Are LSU fans all ticketed up with nowhere to go? LSU officials are trying to plan for every possible scenario as far as football in Tiger Stadium is concerned this fall, considering the coronavirus Lsu | 2 days ago Louisiana coronavirus hospitalizations continue dramatic fall Louisiana's death toll stands at 2,680. News | 1 day ago Edna’s Slow Cooked Apricot Pork In a "Good Meal Is Hard to Find," the Southern recipes are inspired by Amy C. Evans' paintings and introduced by fictional vignettes. The American South | 1 day ago Governor hails ‘big dip’ in coronavirus hospitaliza...