Today
in Lafayette
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette’s new crawfish price tracking app, SackTrackr, offers vendors a stock tracker style interface — users see live and boiled prices plus market averages as the season heats up. Founder Ben Powers hopes the app builds transparency and delivers real-time updates to the regional crawfish market. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pastor James Craft of Calvary Baptist Church in Lafayette has shared his journey overcoming pornography and other struggles, and now supports community members facing spiritual battles. He emphasizes transparency and faith to guide his ministry. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU baseball takes on Dartmouth today at 1 p.m. on SEC Network (with streaming available on the ESPN app) at Alex Box Stadium as part of a four-game round robin following wins on Friday and Saturday. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ Teurlings Catholic Rebels won the Division II state championship Friday with a 2-1 overtime victory over Prairieville at Strawberry Stadium in Hammond. (It is their first title in 17 years.) The Advocate
- ➤ Carencro secured a 69-51 playoff win over Bonnabel on Friday thanks to strong bench efforts from Dentrell Morrison and senior Kendrick Bernard. They will face No-2 Alexandria today in the regional round, with coach Kovatch planning a new game plan. The Advocate
- ➤ Louisiana baseball dropped game one of a three-game series against UC San Diego on Feb. 27 at Russo Park—M.L. 'Tigue' Moore Field and played game two on Feb. 28. Coach Matt Deggs hoped lefty Andrew Herrmann would spark a turnaround after the team lost its seven-game winning streak. The Daily Advertiser
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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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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.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
8:30-9:45 p.m. — Petroleum Club of Lafayette — Get your tickets now to relive the music of Adele in a magical candlelight setting.
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Easter Fest
4-7 p.m. — Moncus Park — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with family-friendly activities and community fun at Moncus Park.
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Bark in the Park 2026
11 AM – 3 PM — Girard Park — Donations welcome — Celebrate pets and community with food, vendors, and adoptions for a great cause.
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