Where could Louisiana’s biggest flood insurance hikes occur? Clues emerge

BY MIKE SMITH | STAFF WRITER

Could flood insurance premiums rise by more than 450% in parts of New Orleans? Or nearly 900% in areas of Covington? Read more

Love Our Schools wants everyone to support Lafayette’s schools. A new director hopes to make it happen

BY KATIE GAGLIANO | Staff writer

With a full-time director in place, Love Our Schools is hoping to beef up the work of its CAFÉ program, a model for connecting schools and their families to the surrounding community to bring resources into Lafayette’s public schools. Read more

Toddler dies after shooting in a Lafayette hotel Saturday, LPD says

By DAVIDE MAMONE | Staff Writer

A toddler was shot in a Lafayette hotel Saturday afternoon, and died from the gunshot wound, Lafayette Police said in a news release.  Read more

Eunice delivers a third one-run win over North Vermilion to reach softball state tournament

By EVAN HALE Contributing writer

Eunice completed its sweep of North Vermilion and advanced to the state select schools softball tournament with a 5-4 road victory in eight innings Saturday in Leroy. Read more

Notre Dame overpowers Catholic to return to Division III state tournament

Neal McClelland Contributing Writer

CROWLEY - It was a beautiful day to set a record and Notre Dame senior shortstop Corine Poncho obliged the home crowd with her 30th and 31st home runs of the season - setting a new school and state record - in the Pios 13-2, five-inning win over Catholic High of New Iberia in the Division III softball quarterfinals Saturday. Read more

Photos: The Scott Boudin Festival returns

BY BRAD BOWIE | The Advocate