Lafayette Daily AdvertiserOne person has died because of Hurricane Zeta after they were electrocuted, according to officials in New Orleans, the first reported death during the storm. New Orleans EMS responded to a high-voltage electrocution fatality in the block of Palm Street, which is in the Gert Town area near Interstate 10 and Airline Highway. The death was reported on Twitter by New Orleans EMS.The person, whose identity was not released, died after touching a live wire, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said in a press conference. First responders had to wait for...…Lafayette Daily AdvertiserOne person has died because of Hurricane Zeta after they were electrocuted, according to officials in New Orleans, the first reported death during the storm. New Orleans EMS responded to a high-voltage electrocution fatality in the block of Palm Street, which is in the Gert Town area near Interstate 10 and Airline Highway. The death was reported on Twitter by New Orleans EMS.The person, whose identity was not released, died after touching a live wire, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said in a press conference. First responders had to wait for...WW…

Lafayette Daily AdvertiserU.S. Rep. Clay Higgins said he has "inside data" that the presidential election was compromised in a video some are calling bizarre.Higgins, R-Port Barre, who represents Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District, removed the video from his Facebook page, but it remains available on YouTube.In the video, which is poorly lit by what might be a campfire, Higgins said he stands with President Donald Trump "all the way.""I have inside data that this election is compromised," Higgins said. "Our president won this election. Feel my spirit."... Like it or not I stand with...…Lafayette Daily AdvertiserU.S. Rep. Clay Higgins said he has "inside data" that the presidential election was compromised in a video some are calling bizarre.Higgins, R-Port Barre, who represents Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District, removed the video from his Facebook page, but it remains available on YouTube.In the video, which is poorly lit by what might be a campfire, Higgins said he stands with President Donald Trump "all the way.""I have inside data that this election is compromised," Higgins said. "Our president won this election. Feel my spirit."... Like it or not I stand with...WW…

Lafayette Daily AdvertiserWednesday evening as  approached New Orleans, Weather Channel had reporter  on Canal Street talking about the strength of the storm. Goodloe leaned on trees and lamp poles to stand upright. He seemed to struggle much more than civilians to deal with the wind. Many clips caught people's attention of civilians walking behind Goodloe with Goodloe struggling to stand up straight while the other people walked casually. Hurricane Zeta:Hurricane Zeta made landfall near Cocodrie, Louisiana, around 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday. The maximum...…Lafayette Daily AdvertiserWednesday evening as  approached New Orleans, Weather Channel had reporter  on Canal Street talking about the strength of the storm. Goodloe leaned on trees and lamp poles to stand upright. He seemed to struggle much more than civilians to deal with the wind. Many clips caught people's attention of civilians walking behind Goodloe with Goodloe struggling to stand up straight while the other people walked casually. Hurricane Zeta:Hurricane Zeta made landfall near Cocodrie, Louisiana, around 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday. The maximum...WW…

Lafayette Daily Advertiser joined the  on Dec. 18, 2019, the same day he signed. He came to LSU after being a three-year starter at Ponchatoula High School in . In his high school career, he accumulated 72 touchdowns — 58 passing and 14 rushing. During his three-year varsity career, he threw 7,357 passing yards. Here are some basic things to know about LSU quarterback TJ Finley: Here are four more things to know about LSU quarterback TJ Finley.TJ Finley made his debut for the LSU football team by starting the game against on Saturday, Oct. 24. Finley...…Lafayette Daily Advertiser joined the  on Dec. 18, 2019, the same day he signed. He came to LSU after being a three-year starter at Ponchatoula High School in . In his high school career, he accumulated 72 touchdowns — 58 passing and 14 rushing. During his three-year varsity career, he threw 7,357 passing yards. Here are some basic things to know about LSU quarterback TJ Finley: Here are four more things to know about LSU quarterback TJ Finley.TJ Finley made his debut for the LSU football team by starting the game against on Saturday, Oct. 24. Finley...WW…

Cory DiazLafayette Daily AdvertiserLSU women's basketball had been roughly a week removed from winning its first NCAA championship over Iowa before Hailey Van Lith decided to transfer out of Louisville.Emotional ties and helping elevate a team to a Final Four and 10 total NCAA Tournament wins in three seasons pulled at Van Lith."It was a well-thought out but last minute decision," Van Lith said. "I was very tied to my teammates at Louisville. But entering the portal was the best thing for me, my happiness and basketball development."She found herself prospecting playing for Kim Mulkey and...…Cory DiazLafayette Daily AdvertiserLSU women's basketball had been roughly a week removed from winning its first NCAA championship over Iowa before Hailey Van Lith decided to transfer out of Louisville.Emotional ties and helping elevate a team to a Final Four and 10 total NCAA Tournament wins in three seasons pulled at Van Lith."It was a well-thought out but last minute decision," Van Lith said. "I was very tied to my teammates at Louisville. But entering the portal was the best thing for me, my happiness and basketball development."She found herself prospecting playing for Kim Mulkey and...WW…

NEWS William Taylor PotterLafayette Daily AdvertiserLouisiana has more judges per 100,000 residents than all but six states and Washington, D.C., according to an analysis by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, and the state has more judges overall than all but 12 states.The Louisiana Legislative Auditor published an audit of the state’s judiciary system in comparison to other states, looking at how many judges each state has, how they are elected or appointed, how their pay is determined and their retirement structures.​​ The analysis showed that Louisiana had significantly more judges than...…NEWS William Taylor PotterLafayette Daily AdvertiserLouisiana has more judges per 100,000 residents than all but six states and Washington, D.C., according to an analysis by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, and the state has more judges overall than all but 12 states.The Louisiana Legislative Auditor published an audit of the state’s judiciary system in comparison to other states, looking at how many judges each state has, how they are elected or appointed, how their pay is determined and their retirement structures.​​ The analysis showed that Louisiana had significantly more judges than...WW…

William Taylor PotterLafayette Daily AdvertiserNearly all of Louisiana’s major metropolitan areas saw their unemployment rates increase in August, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows, though unemployment remains lower than normal across the state.Louisiana recorded its lowest ever not-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for the month of August with 3.4%, but the unemployment rate did rise slightly from July’s 3.3% — the lowest mark in the state’s history. Even with the slight increase, the state’s unemployment rate is still about 0.5 percentage-points lower than it was in...…William Taylor PotterLafayette Daily AdvertiserNearly all of Louisiana’s major metropolitan areas saw their unemployment rates increase in August, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows, though unemployment remains lower than normal across the state.Louisiana recorded its lowest ever not-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for the month of August with 3.4%, but the unemployment rate did rise slightly from July’s 3.3% — the lowest mark in the state’s history. Even with the slight increase, the state’s unemployment rate is still about 0.5 percentage-points lower than it was in...WW…

Cory DiazLafayette Daily AdvertiserReturn on investment.When LSU Athletics Director Scott Woodward plucked Kim Mulkey away from Baylor to come coach the Tigers in her homestate back in April 2021, Debbie Antonelli immediately — and correctly — predicted the impact of the move.More than two years later, not only has the LSU women’s basketball fanbase and general LSU athletics supporters felt the dramatic shift in the program, but the nation and college athletics have witnessed a visible, tangible lift in Baton Rouge that has real potential to stretch beyond the bayou.This offseason, Mulkey...…Cory DiazLafayette Daily AdvertiserReturn on investment.When LSU Athletics Director Scott Woodward plucked Kim Mulkey away from Baylor to come coach the Tigers in her homestate back in April 2021, Debbie Antonelli immediately — and correctly — predicted the impact of the move.More than two years later, not only has the LSU women’s basketball fanbase and general LSU athletics supporters felt the dramatic shift in the program, but the nation and college athletics have witnessed a visible, tangible lift in Baton Rouge that has real potential to stretch beyond the bayou.This offseason, Mulkey...WW…

Koki RileyLafayette Daily AdvertiserBATON ROUGE — LSU football will try to get back on track this weekend, as it travels to Columbia to face No. 22 Missouri on Saturday (11 a.m., ESPN).No. 23 LSU (3-2, 2-1 SEC) suffered an embarrassing defeat last weekend at No. 15 Ole Miss, 55-49. LSU squandered a nine point lead in the fourth quarter and surrendered 21 points over the final 15 minutes in the loss.Here's a preview of what LSU is up against in Missouri, which is still undefeated at 5-0 overall and 1-0in conference play.This Saturday isn't a great time for LSU to be facing Missouri star...…Koki RileyLafayette Daily AdvertiserBATON ROUGE — LSU football will try to get back on track this weekend, as it travels to Columbia to face No. 22 Missouri on Saturday (11 a.m., ESPN).No. 23 LSU (3-2, 2-1 SEC) suffered an embarrassing defeat last weekend at No. 15 Ole Miss, 55-49. LSU squandered a nine point lead in the fourth quarter and surrendered 21 points over the final 15 minutes in the loss.Here's a preview of what LSU is up against in Missouri, which is still undefeated at 5-0 overall and 1-0in conference play.This Saturday isn't a great time for LSU to be facing Missouri star...WW…

Lafayette Daily AdvertiserView CommentsDangling button earrings sway with Suzanne Breaux as she flips through binders of costume sketches — full of bell skirts and corset tops, embellished sleeves and dramatic collars.From floor to ceiling her shop is filled with sequins, yards of eccentric fabrics, hulking decorative tunics and bouffant-style skirts. Breaux, also known as Madame Breaux costumer extraordinaire, is a rare commodity. She is one of a handful of designers making costumes for krewes in south Louisiana."Mardi Gras has always been a...…Lafayette Daily AdvertiserView CommentsDangling button earrings sway with Suzanne Breaux as she flips through binders of costume sketches — full of bell skirts and corset tops, embellished sleeves and dramatic collars.From floor to ceiling her shop is filled with sequins, yards of eccentric fabrics, hulking decorative tunics and bouffant-style skirts. Breaux, also known as Madame Breaux costumer extraordinaire, is a rare commodity. She is one of a handful of designers making costumes for krewes in south Louisiana."Mardi Gras has always been a...WW…