A portion of Louisiana Highway 96 in St. Martinville has been named in honor of 9-year-old Phillip "Poppa" Dauterive III, whose family says his short life made a meaningful impact on the community. The highway designation recognizes the young boy's legacy and the impression he left on those around him.
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Alex Savage, an 18-year-old Carencro resident, is running for a seat on the Carencro City Council. Savage aims to represent younger voices in the community while working to preserve Carencro's small-town character amid growth and addressing affordability concerns.
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Former President Trump will host a virtual rally for Julia Letlow, the Republican candidate for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District, the day before Election Day. Letlow, representing the Acadiana region, is seeking to maintain her seat in Congress.
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VideoLafayette Parish saw a surge in early voting ahead of the Nov. 3 election, with more than 27,000 ballots cast before Election Day. The 27,116 early votes represented approximately 17% of the expected turnout in the parish.
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