Lafayette: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

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Lafayette honors military sacrifices in Moncus Park Veteran's Day ceremony. • Nov. 11, 2026, 11:07 AM ET (Baton Rouge Advocate)

Accused October 2023 Israel attack supporter with ties to Lafayette to use alibi defense in trial • Nov. 2, 2026, 4:29 PM ET (Baton Rouge Advocate)

Lafayette students share winning jambalaya recipe made from the school garden • Oct. 27, 2026, 4:15 PM ET (Baton Rouge Advocate)

See which Lafayette restaurants had critical health violations • Oct. 19, 2026, 12:01 PM ET (The Sacramento Bee)

Francis X. Pavy, painter of Louisiana music and myth, to receive Ogden Museum’s Opus Award • Oct. 16, 2026, 8:02 AM ET (Baton Rouge Advocate)

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