Governor Jeff Landry took to social media to criticize Daylight Saving Time as "stupid," joining President Donald Trump's push for the Senate to pass the Sunshine Protection Act. The issue has drawn attention from Louisiana's state leadership as the federal government considers making daylight saving time permanent nationwide.
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Louisiana election officials are warning voters to expect potentially long lines and complex ballots for the November 3 election. Voters in the state, including those in Acadiana, are being urged to prepare ahead of time and arrive early to polling places.
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Lafayette activist Matthew Humphrey is suing U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, alleging the congressman unconstitutionally blocked him from Higgins' Facebook page in 2024. Humphrey contends the blocking violates his First Amendment rights to free speech and petition.
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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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