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theadvocate.com > acadiana > news > business > buc-ees-founder-wants-to-open-only-in-conservative-states > article_7c025a81-0f0c-4d8b-b27d-088e868099fa.html

Buc-ee's founder hints at opening stores only in conservative-led states

6+ hour, 14+ min ago   (367+ words) A billboard advertising the next Buc-eeÕs convenient store and gas station located 194 miles away in Baytown, Texas, is displayed at the site of a planned new Buc-eeÕs Friday, August 22, 2025, at Louisiana Avenue and Interstate 10 in Lafayette, La. Buc-ee’s will continue…...

The Advocate
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See who’s running for district attorney in the 20th Judicial District

3+ week, 19+ hour ago   (264+ words) Two people are vying to become district attorney for East and West Feliciana Parishes in the Nov. 3 election. Attorneys Cy D’Aquila Jr. and Kenneth Fabre filed to run in the 20th district. Incumbent Samuel C. D’Aquilla decided not to seek reelection,…...

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Zachary Forward Initiative is on the June 27 ballot

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (319+ words) On June 27, voters who live within the Zachary Community School District boundaries will have the opportunity to authorize existing school tax funds to be used only for Zachary Community School District employee compensation, without raising the tax rate on residents....

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theadvocate.com > baton_rouge > news > crime_police > prairieville-toddler-drowns > article_4b007d90-5d55-4fb4-aad7-391ae11e344c.html

3-year-old found in Prairieville residence pool dies after airlift to local hospital

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (108+ words) A Prairieville 3-year-old was found in a residence's pool Monday afternoon, and died later at a local hospital. An operations supervisor with Acadian Ambulance Services confirmed that a call regarding the possible drowning of a toddler came in at 3:54 p.m. Monday....

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theadvocate.com > baton_rouge > opinion > letters-taxpayer-dollars-should-not-fund-religious-education > article_a8cb6808-d57a-5524-953b-659e907b3675.html

Letters: Taxpayer dollars should not fund religious education

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (316+ words) Noting that the difference in public school education and private school education includes private schools’ ability to teach religion, I oppose the use of my tax dollars to fund religion classes/instruction. Students from different schools gather during a rally…...

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3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (34+ words) The Advocate Region Transit Authority CEO Lona Edwards Hankins in front of the board during a RTA special meeting at the RTA building in New Orleans, Saturday, May 9, 2026....

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3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (30+ words) The Advocate Regional Transit AuthorityÕs board of commissioner Barbara Major attends an RTA special meeting at the RTA building in New Orleans, Saturday, May 9, 2026....

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3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (26+ words) The Advocate Manego Ramey attends a Region Transit Authority special meeting at the RTA building in New Orleans, Saturday, May 9, 2026....

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theadvocate.com > baton_rouge > news > crime_police > alpha-phi-alpha-hazing > article_1f51994a-c755-48e8-bdd6-d622b25b6923.html

Alpha Phi Alpha national fraternity: Southern members will be expelled if hazing rumors are true

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (214+ words) Students are seen on the campus of Southern University near the John B. Cade Library after a threat was made Tuesday, September 30, 2025, which caused the building to be evacuated and triggered a law enforcement response. Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity has issued…...

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theadvocate.com > baton_rouge > news > politics > louisiana-legislature-fluoride-ban-maha-rfk-jr > article_2132426f-c62c-526b-b499-d853d61ce4f0.html

Should Louisiana towns get rid of fluoride in their water? This bill would give them the option.

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (618+ words) A faucet drips during an arctic blast, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Murphy’s Express in Baton Rouge, La. Local governments could hold a vote to stop adding fluoride to their public water systems under a proposal advancing in the Louisiana Legislature, resurfacing…...