The Daily Advertiser (Lafayette, LA)

The Daily Advertiser has been delivering essential news for Acadiana since 1865. In addition to our traditional print edition, we are now creating content for a variety of devices and digital platforms. Our distinctive local reporting captures the essence of Acadiana. Each day, our dedicated team of journalists ventures into boardrooms, courtrooms, classrooms, living rooms, locker rooms, and more, all with the goal of sharing the most important stories with you.

Local

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#301400

United States

#64818

News and Media

#2650

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

PHOTOS- LSU vs Dallas Baptist Baseball NCAA Regional Tournament

6 days ago | theadvertiser.com | Scott Clause

Scott ClauseChris Stanfield 1 homerun as The LSU Tigers take Dallas Baptist in the 2025 NCAA Div 1 Regional Baseball Championship at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Saturday, May 31, 2025. SCOTT CLAUSE / USATODAY NetworkChris Stanfield 1 homerun as The LSU Tigers take Dallas Baptist in the 2025 NCAA Div 1 Regional Baseball Championship at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Saturday, May 31, 2025.
PHOTOS- Games of Acadiana

6 days ago | theadvertiser.com | Scott Clause

Scott ClauseMiles Perret Cancer Services's 25th anniversary of Games of Acadiana at the Bayou Church on Kaliste Saloom in Lafayette, LA. Saturday, May 31, 2025. SCOTT CLAUSE / USATODAY NetworkMiles Perret Cancer Services's 25th anniversary of Games of Acadiana at the Bayou Church on Kaliste Saloom in Lafayette, LA. Saturday, May 31, 2025. SCOTT CLAUSE / USATODAY NetworkMiles Perret Cancer Services's 25th anniversary of Games of Acadiana at the Bayou Church on Kaliste Saloom in Lafayette, LA.
PHOTOS- LSU vs Little Rock Baseball NCAA Regional Tournament

1 week ago | theadvertiser.com | Scott Clause

Scott ClauseDaniel Dickinson 14 homerun as The LSU Tigers take on Little Rock Trojans in game 1 of the 2025 NCAA Div 1 Regional Baseball Championship at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Friday, May 30, 2025. SCOTT CLAUSE / USATODAY NetworkDaniel Dickinson 14 homerun as The LSU Tigers take on Little Rock Trojans in game 1 of the 2025 NCAA Div 1 Regional Baseball Championship at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Friday, May 30, 2025.
'Playing in my Hometown': STM's Shyanne Irvin and Kennedy Stutes next stop is UL softball

1 week ago | theadvertiser.com | Shannon Mia Belt

Louisiana softball didn’t get to relish in the ongoing NCAA Softball Tournament and World Series festivities this year as it has in the past, but there is still a buzz around Lamson Park. The Ragin’ Cajuns’ 29-25 overall finish under first-year head coach Alyson Habetz wasn’t the result she or Cajun Nation was hoping for, but it’s a stepping stone to what's to come. As Habetz and her staff look ahead to the 2026 season, local recruits will be a focal point of getting UL back to the tournament.
Chef Niema named the winner of ‘Beat Bobby Flay’ Thursday evening

1 week ago | theadvertiser.com | Makenzie Boucher

Shreveport chef Niematulai "Niema" DiGrazia won Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay."DiGrazia, executive chef at Abby Singer's, competed against another chef and won the final round against Bobby Flay. The episode aired Thursday evening and featured celebrity chefs Eric Adjepong and Jaymee Sire. Shreveports very own Chef Niema has been named winner of “Beat Bobby Flay”.
See who made the 2025 All-Metro Baseball teams. Plus who won Pitcher/Hitter of the Year?

1 week ago | theadvertiser.com | Shannon Mia Belt

It was another stellar season on the diamond in Lafayette Parish, and its surrounding areas, as they all wrapped up the 2025 season this month. Five teams hailing from the 337 made it all the way to Sulphur this year in St. Thomas More, Teurlings Catholic, Vermilion Catholic, Erath and Catholic-New Iberia.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson honors Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson after his passing

1 week ago | theadvertiser.com | Ian Robinson

Phil Robertson, the patriarch of "Duck Dynasty," passed away at 79 after battling Alzheimer's. House Speaker Mike Johnson paid tribute to Robertson, highlighting his impact and legacy. Robertson founded the Duck Commander brand and gained fame through the A&E reality series "Duck Dynasty."He was known for his outspoken nature and strong Christian faith, which were showcased on the show.
LSU baseball: Scouting report for Baton Rouge Regional in NCAA Tournament

1 week ago | theadvertiser.com | Cory Diaz

BATON ROUGE — Two years isn't a long time but on LSU baseball time, it's nearly a lifetime. The Tigers were not NCAA regional hosts last season, traveling to North Carolina for the Chapel Hill Regional where it was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament in the regional final. Jay Johnson, his staff and players were hellbent on making sure the team's road to Omaha and the College World Series ran through Alex Box Stadium and that path was confirmed Monday during the Selection Show.
Can LSU baseball reach College World Series in NCAA Tournament? Prediction for why, why not

1 week ago | theadvertiser.com | Cory Diaz

Cory DiazLafayette Daily AdvertiserLSU baseball earned the No. 6 national seed in the NCAA Tournament and will host both the regional and super regional rounds if they advance. The Tigers boast a strong pitching duo in Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson, and a solid defense ranked 10th in fielding percentage. Offensive inconsistency, particularly against quality pitching, is a concern for LSU entering the tournament.
LSU baseball earns No. 6 seed in NCAA Tournament: Regional schedule, bracket

1 week ago | theadvertiser.com | Cory Diaz

LSU baseball (43-14), the No. 6 overall seed, will host the Baton Rouge Regional starting Friday against Little Rock. The Tigers will face either Dallas Baptist or Rhode Island in the double-elimination regional, with the winner advancing to the super regionals. The Baton Rouge Regional winner will face the Clemson Regional winner in the super regionals.