Today
in Lafayette
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beloved radio personality Stephanie Smallwood, the heart of Z105.9 who retired on Dec. 1 after falling ill, passed away early Sunday morning — Delta Media Corporation said details on arrangements will be shared soon. News 15
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cajun Broadband, based in Broussard, expanded its fiber network across Acadiana and recently completed three broadband projects in Vermilion Parish, connecting 1,750 homes + businesses. The company won $18.2 million in federal funding and held a ribbon-cutting at LSU AgCenter in Abbeville, showing steady growth. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Beloved Z105.9 DJ Stephanie Smallwood died early Sunday morning after several months of illness — Delta Media Corporation will share funeral details when available. KATC
- ➤ KATC compiled a list of local bakeries offering king cakes across Acadiana parishes like Crowley, Rayne, and New Iberia. Businesses can email ([email protected]) to add their bakery to the list. KATC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Acadiana Advocate announced its 2025 All-Metro Star of Stars Volleyball Team featuring players from Westminster, St. Thomas More, and other local schools; the list recognized Eleanor Guidry as Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Jessica Burke as Coach of the Year. The Advocate
- ➤ Acadiana High’s young starting lineup, led by freshmen and a sophomore, raised the bar with a 17-2 record and a 10-game winning streak. They faced Vidalia on Jan. 3 at 3 p.m. ahead of district play. KATC
- ➤ Readers are invited to vote for the first Daily Advertiser Athlete of the Week of 2026 featuring high school winter sports nominees in boys basketball, girls basketball & wrestling from Lafayette and surrounding parishes as voting closes at 9 a.m. Friday. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ Lafayette Christian junior Talan Sievers was named the Acadiana Advocate’s Star of Stars All-Metro Boys’ Cross Country Runner of the Year after winning the individual state championship in Natchitoches with a record 15 minutes 30.6 seconds in the three-mile race. He led his team to a state runner-up finish. The Advocate
- ➤ Coach Jessica Burke led the Cougars to a 41-5 season record and a fifth Division II state championship before being named Acadiana Advocate’s All-Metro Star of Stars Volleyball Coach of the Year and AVCA regional coach of the year; her guidance powered a 17-match winning streak. The Advocate
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Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Women's Basketball
5:59-9:59 p.m. — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Check the scoreboard as the home team faces the Chanticleers in a thrilling women's basketball matchup.
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Candlelight Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
6-7 p.m. — Petroleum Club of Lafayette — Tickets required — Experience enchanting candlelight performances of legendary hits by Queen and The Beatles.
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Hadestown Show
7:30 – 9:30 p.m. — Heymann Performing Arts Center — Ticket information available — Experience the acclaimed musical where a song can change your fate.
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The Rest & Renewal Experience
11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Enterprise Business Center of Louisiana — Ages 18+ — A curated experience centered on vision and connection to release the weight of 2025 and move into 2026 with renewed direction.
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