Good morning, Lafayette.

Krystal Romero, a native of Lafayette serving as outreach representative for the Louisiana Department of Justice and nurse at Our Lady of Lourdes, was named a 20 Under 40 honoree and will be recognized at a banquet on April 10 at UL Lafayette’s Student Union Ballroom.

Forbes released its annual list on Mar.

13, naming four Louisiana billionaires with a combined net worth of $37.9 billion. Todd Graves leads as the founder of Raising Cane’s plus Gayle Benson, William Goldring and Gary Chouest complete the local success story.

Acadiana Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram celebrates 35 years in business by partnering with FoodNet Food Bank to match up to $35,000 in donations for the local community; the drive thanks residents for decades of support.

Lafayette rock band Cashier released its new EP The Weight, which mixes heavy guitars, emo influences and South Louisiana roots, and the release is drawing local attention.

Louisiana Comic Con returns today at the CAJUNDOME Convention Center with panels, celebrity guests & cosplay contests.

The two-day event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, offering pop culture activities for comic fans.

Gas prices in Louisiana were reported yesterday with regular gas at $3.26 per gallon compared to $3.63 nationwide.

Some parishes charged up to $3.43 & others as low as $3.09, showing varied local market conditions.

Downtown today, over 2,000 Lafayette Parish School System students will showcase visual and performing art in the Student Arts Expo, with Lafayette High students live-painting canvases for auction.

The event features a 10 a.m. parade and performances at several venues (including Cité des Arts and Parc Sans Souci).

The Lafayette Parish School Board voted 5-2 to close Ovey Comeaux High for fall 2026 and convert the campus into a career center with expected savings of $2 million (LPSS).

WorldAtlas reports Louisiana has the third-longest shoreline in the country at 7,721 miles — including coastlines and water edges from its Gulf, wetlands, bayous, and estuaries.

Sen. Kennedy urged the EPA to allow Louisiana's emergency use of buprofezin to combat rice delphacid infestations; the state Department of Agriculture and Forestry submitted the request in December 2025 to aid local producers amid low rice prices and high costs (the pest has troubled Texas farms since 2015).

LSU baseball faces Vanderbilt tonight at 7 p.m. CT (SEC Network) in the second game of a three-game SEC series at Vanderbilt; Friday’s opener was streamed and game three will air on ESPN 2 on Sunday.

Monster trucks will thrill fans today at the Cajundome as preparations that began Thursday and continued Friday set the stage for the Toughest Monster Truck Tour.

The event will showcase giants (Blockhead, Dozer, and Maximus) and offer a unique motorsport experience (featuring revamped arena details) for local enthusiasts.

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.

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.

Easter Fest

4-7 p.m. — Moncus Park — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with family-friendly activities and community fun at Moncus Park.

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.

Swan Lake

7-10 p.m. — Heymann Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience love and magic in this timeless ballet performance.

Troy Trojans vs Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Softball

4-10 p.m. — Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park — Check local listings for ticket prices — Cheer on the Ragin Cajuns in a thrilling softball matchup against the Troy Trojans.

Cliff Cash Live Stand-Up Comedy

7:30-9 p.m. — Club 337 — $25 plus taxes/fees — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Cliff Cash, known for his appearances on Comedy Central and Sirius XM.