Good morning, Lafayette.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced that Amazon’s $12B AI data center will create 540 permanent jobs and 1,700 indirect roles in Caddo and Bossier parishes, with construction beginning immediately; STACK Infrastructure will build the project while SWEPCO supplies power and Amazon invests $400M in water upgrades.

Former Congressman Charles Boustany earned a master’s degree in history from UL Lafayette today and received the Richard G.

Neiheisel Graduate Award for academic excellence. He spent a week at Columbia University’s Rare Books and Manuscripts division and shared his lifelong passion for history on a Discover Lafayette podcast.

A new guide spotlights Lafayette’s best neighborhood bars such as The Yard Goat & Blue Moon Saloon that offer friendly service, live music, and community gatherings.

The list helps locals pick a spot for a relaxed night out.

A 75-lot subdivision called Magnolia Grove is planned for the 1100 block of E Broussard Road next to Our Saviors Church and will be reviewed by the city planning commission at 5 p.m. today + owners request a variance to skip connecting to Gumbo Road and installing ADA sidewalks.

Chateau Lafayette, a 60-unit apartment complex near the Vermilion River at 124 Jomela St, sold for $2 million to an LLC linked to Guy Harper, according to Elifin Realty officials.

LSU baseball swept its opponents in Jacksonville this weekend at the Jax College Baseball Classic, outscoring Indiana, Notre Dame, and UCF — boosting both its offense and pitching stats.

Head coach Jay Johnson praised the team’s improved performance.

UL baseball started the season with walk-off wins and standout efforts by Blaze Rodriguez and Colt Brown in a 15-inning sweep of Maryland on Feb.

22. Today, coach Matt Deggs said the team will use that momentum in a two-game midweek series against Kansas State at M.L. Tigue Moore Field.

High school athletes across Lafayette and surrounding parishes are nominated for the Daily Advertiser Athlete of the Week from Feb.

16-22. Voting remains open until 9 a.m. Friday (nominees include players from baseball, basketball, and soccer) as the community decides the winner.

Youngsville's Dalen Cambre worked his way from a walk-on at UL to earning a spot with the New York Giants – his jersey now hangs on UL’s Wall of Walk-Ons in Lafayette.

He continues to inspire locals by proving that persistence opens NFL doors.

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.

2026 Louisiana Environmental Conference and Trade Fair

8 AM – 12 PM — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Registration required — Explore vital environmental regulations and network with industry professionals.