Today
in Lafayette
Monday, January 12th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana saw jobless claims rise last week from 862 to 892 as the U.S. Department of Labor noted a national total of 208,000 claims, with some states showing larger shifts (Georgia up 161.9% and Delaware down 55.5%). The Daily Advertiser
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health inspectors cited sanitation and plumbing problems at two Lafayette Parish restaurants (Dec. 29 to Jan. 5). They said the issues may require improved safety measures to protect diners. The Daily Advertiser
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In October, Lafayette home prices rose to a median of $240,000—a 4.3% increase from September—with single-family homes reaching $250,000 while condominiums fell to $128,000; recorded sales climbed to 296 properties totaling $93.6 million. The Daily Advertiser
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Daily Advertiser invites voters to select the Athlete of the Week for Jan. 5-11 from high school sports action; nominations include basketball, soccer and wrestling, and ballots must be cast by 9 a.m. Friday to honor standout local athletes. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ LSU women's basketball beat No. 2 Texas 70-65 on Sunday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge. Coach Kim Mulkey said the win is her biggest regular season victory over a top-ranked team and stressed every game matters. The Daily Advertiser
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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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Mardi Gras Mambo II
1-3 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $30 per person — Enjoy a family-friendly art session in a lively atmosphere.
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Courir de Mardi Gras
10 AM – 4 PM — Lafayette Parish Bayou Vermilion District — Free entry — Experience a vibrant family-friendly Mardi Gras run with traditional music and gumbo gathering.
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