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in Lafayette
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friends of the Lafayette Public Library will host its Semiannual Book Sale at Heymann Performing Arts Center from Mar. 19 through Mar. 21 with gently used books sold for $1 and $2; members have a pre-sale on Mar. 18 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Proceeds help support the library. BY Local News
- ➤ The annual African American Heritage Parade, celebrating Black History Month, will roll on Mar. 1 at 2 p.m. along Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Parkway as organizers ask community members to donate unwanted Mardi Gras throws (for local kids' benefit). KATC
- ➤ Mark Gee, born with polio, used long days at the barn (teaching his nephew) to help him become the first African American jockey in the Kentucky Derby in 79 years; his story shows how local determination turns challenges into historic achievements. KATC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ First Lutheran Church in Lafayette offered drive-thru ashes on Ash Wednesday so busy families could quickly observe this tradition & avoid long waits. The service recorded over 1,000 participants including 19 dogs and continues a growing trend. KATC
- ➤ Lagniappe Ladies invites women over 30 to join its dance sisterhood via a four-week trial program starting with a Meet & Greet on Wednesday, Mar. 18. The group, known for custom pink costumes & community performances, aims to grow membership while offering fitness and fun. KATC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UL Lafayette Assistant Professor Dr. Anna Jilla has been chosen by the American Academy of Audiology for the Outstanding Early Career Award for her work in research, education, and advancing hearing healthcare. She will be honored at the AAA Convention where she will share insights. BY Local News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Early hummingbird migration is underway in Louisiana as a ruby-throated hummingbird was spotted on Feb. 14 — bird watchers can expect more arrivals through April when the birds move north to breed. The Daily Advertiser
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 200 block of N. Buchanan Street in Lafayette will be closed to traffic Monday, Feb. 23 through Friday, Feb. 27 for roadway repairs by Lafayette Utilities Systems contractor The Patch Group. Motorists should follow posted detour signs along W. Simcoe Street, Monroe Street, and Cameron Street. KATC
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Al Hebert visited Chef Kyel Robinson at Poupart Bakery and tried the Shrimp Scamp Po-Boy for Lent — this Friday Feed installment, sponsored by Kirk's U Needa Butcher, highlighted a unique local flavor. News 15
- ➤ Lafayette restaurants celebrate Gulf seafood by showcasing local specialties; Don’s is famed for oysters while venues like Vestal, Mandez’s, Prejean’s and Uncle T’s feature dishes from crab spaghetti to Cajun gumbo — fresh menus debut as seasonal offerings roll out. Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Moncus Park in Lafayette Parish will host the 2026 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships on Dec. 12, 2026, where athletes (ages 7 to 18) will compete for national titles. The event is expected to boost local business and will be streamed live. KATC
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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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Jill Butler and her Joyride Band Performing Hits
7:30 p.m. — Heymann Performing Arts Center — Cost Info Not Provided — Enjoy an evening of soulful music inspired by Roberta Flack and Quincy Jones with Jill Butler and her Joyride Band.
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Louisiana Energy Education Workshop for Teachers
8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette — Free entry — A workshop for 6th-12th grade science teachers focused on energy education with meals provided.
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