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in Lafayette
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette Police Department has added two Clydesdale horses, Bud and Mo, to its mounted patrol unit for Mardi Gras parades. The horses will boost crowd control and community engagement, and a third is expected soon (after months of training). KATC
- ➤ Funeral services for Father Gary, who died Feb. 12 at Calcutta house, will include visitation at St. Edmond Catholic Church on Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. (with a vigil at 6:00 p.m.) and a Mass of Christian Burial led by Bishop Deshotel on Friday at 11:00 a.m. KATC
- ➤ At 96, Harris Baudoin continues managing roofing operations at Pellerin & Wallace Inc., starting his day at 5 a.m. and sharing decades of local expertise, while the company will host a gathering at its Lafayette office later in February to celebrate his birthday. The Advocate
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wild Child Wines now mixes food with its wine, adding pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and snacks after six years of growth. The downtown shop at 210 E. Vermilion St offers a popular Friday lunch to attract more locals. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette Public Library celebrated the winners of its 100 Book Club challenge when 178 local readers, including 70 children (ages 6 to 12), logged 38,182 books in 2025 and received medals, toys, and coffee mugs at South Regional Library on Feb. 9. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ UL Lafayette’s Presidential Search Committee will consider 12 candidates when meeting Thursday in Baton Rouge to choose semifinalists after President Savoie’s departure and mounting financial challenges (the new president will address a $25 million deficit). Finalist interviews are set for Feb. 23-24, with a system review on Feb. 27. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Broussard (Youngsville) Connector, opened in June 2025, is easing regional travel as officials and drivers assess its impact linking West Fairfield Road with Youngsville Highway. BY Local News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital hosted its annual Pediatric Mardi Gras Parade today, with staff decorating floats and handing out beads, toys, and Mardi Gras throws to patients and families in the hospital units. KATC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU women's basketball will play two SEC games this week as they travel to face Ole Miss at 8 p.m. CT Thursday at SJB Pavilion in Oxford + return home Sunday at 3 p.m. CT against Missouri at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ Louisiana softball will face Florida State at 5:00 p.m. today at JoAnne Graf Field at Seminole Softball Complex in Tallahassee. The Ragin’ Cajuns, riding momentum from a recent 23-0 run rule win, will be broadcast on ACC Network+ with ESPN+ streaming. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ Lafayette PARC will host its first ever Pickleball Spring Classic tournament on Saturday, March 14 at 8:00 a.m. at Thomas and Dupuis Recreation Centers (venue changed from Comeaux Recreation Center) with registrations open through Feb. 28. City of Lafayette
- ➤ PARC has moved its first-ever Pickleball Spring Classic from Comeaux Recreation Center to Thomas and Dupuis Recreation Centers because of maintenance work. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, March 14 at 8:00 a.m. and registration is open until Feb. 28. KATC
- ➤ Acadiana high school girls' basketball playoffs are set for Wednesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. in several divisions — Division I games feature Southside at South Lafourche and Bossier at Iota, with other contests across Divisions II, III, and IV scheduled. The Advocate
- ➤ Former UL basketball star Bo Lamar died Sunday evening at 74 after a lengthy illness in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. His notable career from 1969 to 1973 earned him the nickname (our Pistol) and left a lasting impact on local sports. The Advocate
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NoCap Live in Concert
9 p.m. — The District Event Center — No refunds — Experience an electrifying night with NoCap live in Lafayette.
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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.
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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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Rocky Dale Davis Live
7:30-11:59 PM — Club 337 — $25 General Admission, $35 VIP — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Rocky Dale Davis at Lafayette's own Club 337.
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