Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
Good morning, Lafayette.
💼 Business
SchoolMint, a Lafayette-based educational tech company, announced on Monday that co-founder Jinal Jhaveri has resumed the CEO role after Bryan MacDonald moved to an advisory and investor position.
The company continues innovation following its downtown headquarters move and recent layoffs.
A Lafayette-based investment group acquired Electronics Value Recovery Inc, a Baltimore-based company that specializes in electronic recycling and IT asset disposition, to boost its capacity nationwide.
EVR will continue under current management while Acadian plans strategic investments + technology integration.
🎭 Culture
Lafayette’s MLK Holiday Committee has set events for Monday, Jan.
19 at the Multipurpose Center (309 Cora Street). The celebration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a prayer breakfast, includes health screenings and plate lunches from Reggie’s Soul Food starting at 11:00 a.m., and ends with a commemorative program at 4:00 p.m.
🎓 Education
Lafayette Parish School System Superintendent Francis Touchet, Jr. was named among 30 nationwide for the 2025–26 Superintendent to Watch recognition by the National School Public Relations Association on Monday, Jan.
12. His selection underscores his commitment to clear, effective communication in school leadership.
Members of Love Our Schools surprised 2026 Education All-Star finalists at campuses across Lafayette Parish on Jan.
8 and 9, recognizing educators and support staff for their impact on students and public schools.
🏛️ Government
Yesterday, Mayor-President Monique B.
Boulet and community partners raised the America250 flag at City Hall to launch a yearlong celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The initiative will include a Stars and Stripes event on July 4 in Parc International+ spotlighting Lafayette’s role in the commemoration.
🎉 Lafayette Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Roux Fest Gumbo Cookoff
5-8 p.m. — Blackham Coliseum — Proceeds support local nonprofits — Experience a vibrant gumbo showdown blending tradition and innovation with live music.
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