Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
Good morning, Lafayette.
🏘️ Community
More than 200 volunteers cleaned up after Mardi Gras on Saturday morning, covering route from Johnston Street and University Avenue to South College Road and from Bertrand to Reinhart Drive near Cajun Field.
UL AmeriCorps partnered with Parish Proud and Keep Lafayette Beautiful to help restore the city after celebrations.
💼 Business
Maison Dental Studio held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb.
20 on East Milton Avenue in Youngsville; the new dental clinic adds to the area's business growth.
🎭 Culture
South Regional Library hosted a free event celebrating South Louisiana Creole culture with Zydeco IzReal and Friends.
Attendees enjoyed a hands-on lesson in local folk music and history (with children actively joining) during the performance.
🏈 Sports
UL Ragin’ Cajuns pitched a strong win over Maryland at Russo Park Saturday, winning the series 9 to 1 after a comeback win Friday.
Coach Matt Deggs praised team momentum while starting pitcher Andrew Herrmann limited runs and struck out seven in 6.1 innings.
UL split a doubleheader on Saturday as the Cajuns beat Howard 6-3 then lost 2-1 to LSU after Kylee Edwards’ triple decided the extra inning.
The team heads to Lake Charles for an 11 a.m. doubleheader against Missouri & Houston today.
UL track team led by head coach Tommy Badon is headed to Birmingham for the Sun Belt Indoor championship on Monday and Tuesday—hoping to defend their men's title and improve on last year’s finish.
Record-breaking transfer runner Henry Lyon is a key addition for the team.
St. Thomas More Cougars secured the District 4-4A title with a 46 — 36 win over Teurlings Catholic in Friday's regular-season finale.
Coach Danny Broussard said the team showed strong defense against tough competitors.
🎉 Lafayette Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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