Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
Good morning, Lafayette.
🏘️ Community
Roux Fest 2026, Lagcoe’s third annual event, takes place today from 5-8 p.m. at Blackham Coliseum to celebrate the energy industry and support local efforts.
The festival features live music by Caleb Lapeyrouse & The Drivers and remarks by Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet, with proceeds benefiting Miles Perret.
🎭 Culture
Local seamstress Connie Perry creates custom Mardi Gras court costumes for krewes and royal celebrations.
Her designs cost between $1,000 and $2,000 with some intricate pieces reaching $25,000 (reflecting decades of tradition) that keep Carnival heritage alive.
Festival International de Louisiane will unveil its 2026 music lineup on Feb.
14 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Acadiana Center for the Arts — an event featuring the Early Art Walk with a preview video, followed by the Bonaparte Parade later that evening.
Accordion players will gather in Jennings this Saturday (Feb.
14) for the 16th annual Squeezebox Shootout as local musicians showcase their talent. The event is sponsored by Bayou Vermilion District.
🎓 Education
LPSS Superintendent Francis Touchet Jr. has asked the board to allow possible layoffs ahead of the 2026-2027 budget cycle after enrollment fell by nearly 1,000 students compared with Oct.
2024. The board will vote today at 5:30 p.m. at its main office at 202 Rue Iberville.
🏛️ Government
Senators Kennedy and Wicker introduced a bipartisan Regional Ocean Partnerships Act—aimed at reauthorizing the program for fiscal years 2028 through 2031—that supports projects benefiting Louisiana, including habitat monitoring and water quality tracking.
The bill promotes collaboration among local, state, and federal agencies.
LCG announced service changes for Mardi Gras Day on Tuesday, Feb.
17 — transit will not run, city offices, the compost facility at 400 Dugas Road and PARC programming will be closed — while garbage and recycling collections run as scheduled. Normal transit will resume on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
🏈 Sports
STM wrestling won its first Division II state title in 2025 after last season's runner-up finish.
The team, led by senior Enzo Lopez and junior Jonas Repstock, clinched the win with a decisive technical fall — a historic milestone for the program.
🎉 Lafayette Events
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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.
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.
Toughest Monster Truck Tour
3–5 p.m. — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Tickets required — Experience the thrills of monster trucks and Freestyle Motocross in an action-packed event.
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