Good morning, Lafayette.

Local volunteers restored Corran Cemetery (it holds graves including six Confederate soldiers) along Celeste Road near crawfish ponds and continue maintaining the site.

Their work preserves a cherished piece of family history and earned state recognition.

The Lafayette Parish School System is strengthening campus safety with clear communication, updated emergency protocols, and cooperation with local agencies.

LPSS advises parents to keep contact details current and to download the JCampus app for real-time alerts.

SLEMCO is hosting an essay contest with submissions due by Feb.

20 at 4:30 p.m. to select two students who will win an all-expense paid youth tour (June 13 to 20) to Washington, D.C.; entrants must have a SLEMCO member parent.

Teams from all 28 public colleges gathered this week at the Meauxmentum Summit in Lafayette Parish.

Hosted by the Louisiana Board of Regents, the summit focused on strategies that raised the college attainment rate from 45 to 52.5 percent through workshops, panels, and discussions.

State education leaders toured Acadiana schools during a two-day BESE summit focused on math and classroom engagement, and Early College Academy in Lafayette received Blue Ribbon recognition on Wednesday.

The honor acknowledges the school’s excellence in academics and efforts to prepare students for future success.

Acadian Ambulance is partnering with the American Heart Association this February to teach Hands-Only CPR across Louisiana and turn bystanders into lifesavers.

The program helps individuals learn the two key steps needed to respond effectively to cardiac emergencies.

On Feb. 4, National Signing Day in the 337 saw 18 local high school athletes sign NLIs to play college sports; players from Lafayette and nearby parishes (Acadiana and Iberia) represented various sports.

Local PARC has opened registration for youth baseball and softball programs for kids aged 3–16 ahead of the season running Mar.

21 to May 9—local groups will manage registration with fees covering baseball needs, and parents should have a glove, helmet, and bat ready.

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.

Shadows Arts & Crafts Festival

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Shadows-on-the-Teche — $5 admission for adults — Browse original hand-crafted items and enjoy local food and drinks in a beautiful garden setting.