Today
in Lafayette
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Girl Scout cookie booths open across Lafayette at locations including Albertsons and Boys and Girls Club Jackie Unite, offering favorites like Thin Mints and a new cookie inspired by Rocky Road ice cream called Exploremores (funds raised support local leadership and community projects). The Daily Advertiser
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Louisiana Trombone Collective brings together trombone players statewide for an event hosted by Bayou Vermilion District. Local musician Al Hebert spoke with Benjamin Yates to share details + encourage participation in this cultural gathering. News 15
- ➤ Downtown Lafayette hosts Festival International de Louisiane, a free five-day celebration of music, food and art each April. The event offers a 15-minute shuttle from UL Lafayette Health Science Campus parking (costing $15 per car) and a kids’ area open Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
- ➤ At City Hall on Thursday, Mar. 5, a flag raising ceremony marked Francophone Month as Mayor-President Monique Boulet and Rodolphe Sambou (consul general of France in New Orleans) led the event celebrating the region’s French heritage. The Advocate
- ➤ Lafayette students present art at Acadiana Center's Student Arts Expo Saturday, March 14. The downtown event begins at 10 a.m. with a parade from Parc Sans Souci (featuring Middlebrook Elementary and J. Wallace James band) and includes guided tours and a mural unveiling. News 15
- ➤ The Books Along the Teche Literary Festival will take place April 10 to 12 in downtown New Iberia—centered around the Sliman Theatre and Shadows-on-the-Teche historic home museum. Enjoy free panel events and paid sessions with celebrated local authors as part of the festival’s ongoing celebration of southern literature and culture. The Advocate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Response teams are cleaning up a 12,600-gallon oil spill near the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port in the Gulf — 32 vessels and over 250 personnel have been deployed since the leak on Feb. 26. Officials continue to monitor wildlife and shoreline impacts. The Daily Advertiser
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Landry said Thursday the state is nearly finalizing a settlement with ConocoPhillips that will unlock 150,000 acres for restoration and secure nearly $480 million in federal funding (Chevron and Exxon are yet to settle) at a press conference in Lafourche Parish. The Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital expanded its NICU on March 5, adding 19 private family suites to boost capacity to 60 beds for advanced neonatal care close to home. This $100 million investment builds on the Advancing Acadiana initiative (a key effort to improve maternal and infant health). The Daily Advertiser
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Zydeco Marathon will take place on Sunday, March 8 at 7:00 a.m. in downtown Lafayette with temporary road closures in effect for up to six hours to ensure the safety of thousands of runners and spectators. KATC
- ➤ UL's baseball team beat No. 2 LSU on Wednesday at Russo Park with coach Deggs reversing the pitching order to spark a 7 to 2 win. The game drew 5,736 fans and improved UL's record to 10 to 3 ahead of a Friday series opener at Dallas Baptist. The Advocate
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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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Swan Lake
7-10 p.m. — Heymann Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience love and magic in this timeless ballet performance.
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