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Lafayette school board finalizes name for new northside school. See it here.
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (348+ words) Educator Paul Breaux's legacy will live on in the new north Lafayette school. The Lafayette Parish School Board voted at its Thursday meeting to name it Paul Breaux Elementary and Middle School. The $50-million school could house up to 1,200 students....
Jorden Melton Jr., 20 Under 40 nominee, is associate director for strategic initiatives at UL-Lafayette
16+ hour, 33+ min ago (142+ words) Jorden R. Melton Jr. Editor's note: In partnership with The Acadiana Advocate, the705 is recognizing its annual Top 20 Under 40 Acadiana Leadership Award honorees, presented by Advancial Federal Credit Union. Honorees will be recognized at a banquet April 10 at the University of Louisiana…...
Families voice frustration on timing, transparency before school board vote to close Comeaux
10+ hour, 13+ min ago (559+ words) Sarah Armentor's son is a junior at Comeaux High. He's an athlete who loves the school and being a Spartan. Everyone gets along and supports each other, he told his mom. When the news broke Tuesday that the Lafayette Parish…...
What has enrollment looked like at Lafayette Parish high schools in recent years? See data.
17+ hour, 33+ min ago (434+ words) The Class of 2023 wait to receive their diplomas during the David Thibodeaux Stem Magnet Academy graduation commencement ceremonies at the Cajundome on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Lafayette, La.. All but one of the high schools in Lafayette Parish have seen a…...
Jessica Swiney Allain, 20 Under 40 honoree, is partner at Jones Walker law firm
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (226+ words) Editor's note: In partnership with The Acadiana Advocate, the705 is recognizing its annual Top 20 Under 40 Acadiana Leadership Award honorees, presented by Advancial Federal Credit Union. Honorees will be recognized at a banquet April 10 at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Student…...
Senior at Lafayette High School named state finalist for student of the year
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (436+ words) Lincoln Trumps has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Louisiana Student of the Year. Lafayette High School senior Lincoln Trumps has been named one of eight state finalists for the 2026 Louisiana Student of the Year. Through the Louisiana Department…...
ZCSD School Board honors high ACT scores
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (101+ words) Zachary High School students who scored 30 or higher on their ACT were honored at a brunch on Feb. 5, 2026, at the school. At the February Zachary Community Schools District" School Board meeting, the board recognized 36 Zachary High School students who scored…...
Lafayette school board to vote on future of Comeaux High — again. Here’s what it could become.
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (1036+ words) Comeaux High School is pictured Thursday, October 10, 2024, in Lafayette, La. A proposed rezoning map for Southside High School that would absorb about 200 students from Comeaux High if the Lafayette Parish School Board votes to close Comeaux and replace it with…...
NMS Junior Beta Club qualifies for national competitions at the state convention
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (107+ words) Northwestern Middle School Junior Beta Club took three top-five finishes at the State Beta Convention: Liam Meyers, Speech, second place out of 110 speeches Chau Thai, Hand-Drawn Anime, third place out of nearly 100 entries The team of Easton Olivier, Isabella Reeves,…...
Zachary High holds ninth annual Special Needs Prom
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (140+ words) The Zachary High baseball team was one of the groups to help at the 9th annual Zachary High School Special Needs Prom on March 2, 2026. Karysn Rish and Darrius Sauls pose at the ninth annual Zachary High School Special Needs Prom on…...