Good morning, Lafayette.

The Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center is asking for help to find the owner of a donkey picked up on the 1400 block of Wilturner Road in Duson; it is holding the animal for 10 days before it may be put up for adoption.

Contact the shelter at (337-291-5644).

The tribute album 'A Tribute to the King of Zydeco' won a Grammy for Best Regional Roots Music Album during a ceremony in Hollywood; its sales profits will fund the new Clifton Chenier Memorial Scholarship (at UL Lafayette).

Lafayette community held a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall Tuesday to mark 100 years of honoring Black history.

The event featured speeches and performances aimed at preserving heritage & sparking dialogue on progress for future generations.

Teacher Mason DeNux of Comeaux High is one of three finalists for the Education All-Stars award and will be honored during UL Lafayette’s men’s basketball game on Feb.

7 (recognizing his role in health occupations, world geography, and student mentorship).

Teacher Emily Benoit at Comeaux High, a sponsor for student council and swim team, was named a finalist for the Education All Star Awards because she builds student confidence; she will be honored at UL Lafayette’s men’s basketball game on Saturday (Feb.

7).

The closure of Taylor Street in downtown Lafayette will continue until Feb.

11 as crews work on utility upgrades for the Hotel Lafayette project + motorists are advised to follow detour routes on E. Vermilion, Polk, E. Congress, Garfield Street, and Lee Avenue.

Louisiana football added 23 players and five transfers today, including former LSU linebacker Princeton Malbrue and former Tulane offensive lineman Jayce Mitchell, as coach Michael Desormeaux builds fresh local talent for the 2026 season.

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.

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.

SPE International Conference on Formation Damage Control

February 18-20 — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette — Check website for cost — A conference focusing on engineering challenges in formation damage control.

Chris Thomas King Concert

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Acadiana Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the soulful sounds of Chris Thomas King, a significant figure in folk blues history.

Ragin' Cajuns All Girl Cheer Clinic

3:00–6:00 p.m. — EK Long Annex — Registration required — Elevate your cheer skills with hands-on training and recruitment opportunities led by experienced coaches.

Candlelight Concert: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons

6:00-6:59 p.m. — Petroleum Club of Lafayette — Tickets required — Experience a magical evening of live music featuring the hits of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons.

NoCap Live in Concert

9 p.m. — The District Event Center — No refunds — Experience an electrifying night with NoCap live in Lafayette.