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in Lafayette
Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana officials said a viral video showing the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge crumbling is actually from Caryville, Florida; the DOTD inspects the bridge every year to ensure it is safe for travel. News 15
- ➤ State officials confirmed that a viral video showing the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge breaking apart is false because the clip actually shows a bridge from Caryville, Florida, assuring drivers there is no cause for concern. News 15
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU women’s basketball will be broadcast on ESPN2 today at 2 p.m. CT from the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman (viewers can stream on the ESPN app) as they face Oklahoma. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ Louisiana football lost several key players—such as running back Zylan Perry—after its transfer portal closed Jan. 16 yet added few new transfers while returning star quarterback Lunch Windfield is set to lead the team in rebuilding for the upcoming season. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ STM head coach Danny Broussard led a strong defense to beat former player Brad Boyd’s LRCA in a non-district game at the Cougardome on Jan. 16, winning 51-38. The game showcased key stops and offensive plays and marked a competitive reunion between coach and former player. 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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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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The Hub Lafayette Runwell 5K Walk/Run
8 AM – 12 PM — Geaux Run by Fleet Feet — Registration fees apply — Enjoy a family-friendly 5K and Kids Fun Run in Lafayette.
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