Good morning, Lafayette.

The Big Fat Clothing Swap returns on Saturday, April 5 at Acadiana Center for the Arts as a free, inclusive event for Lafayette residents in sizes XL and above.

Donations are now accepted at several Lafayette drop-off sites—712 Saint Louis Street, 600 Grassy Meadows Lane, 129 Pinion Circle, and 110 Cedar Mound Lane—and donors earn an extra hour of early shopping at 12:00 p.m.

The Lafayette Public Library Board voted unanimously on Monday to move forward with the Northeast Regional Library after community members and leaders voiced strong support.

Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet and City Council District 5 member Kenneth Boudreaux (among others) attended the meeting.

Don’s Seafood and Steakhouse, which served the community since 1934, is being torn down to make way for a new 83-room hotel.

The $20 million project will add an outdoor pool, bar, restaurant and event space while creating up to 100 jobs—and keeping the historic sign to preserve local memories.

The McIlhenny Company from Avery Island won the International Achievement Award for boosting Lafayette’s global reputation through its famous Tabasco hot sauce — the award honors the company’s role in drawing international recognition to our community.

Louisiana executed Jessie Hoffman Jr using nitrogen gas Tuesday evening at Angola for the 1996 murder of Mary 'Molly' Elliott, marking the first time in 15 years the state used this method — officials and the U.S. Supreme Court supported the process after his appeals were denied.

Lafayette PD detectives executed a search warrant at an apartment on Louisiana Avenue on March 17, seizing 856 fentanyl pills valued at about $68,000 along with $2,590 in cash and a 9mm pistol, and suspect Tanakous Onezine, 37, was booked at the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on charges including drug distribution and illegal weapon carrying—officials say the bust will help disrupt the local drug trade.

Milton residents met on Tuesday, March 18 to hear Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet update them on the Homewood Detention Project, which will address drainage issues by connecting Ile De Cannes and Homewood to the Vermilion River.

The mayor said remaining work will be adjusted to fit within $7 million & construction will resume in 2026 with competitive bidding and schedule details announced before work begins.

Acadiana Boat Show at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino

Explore a variety of RVs, boats, and outdoor gear with industry professionals available to offer advice and savings on your next adventure.

Kappa Delta Annual Color Fun Run 2025

The Kappa Delta chapter at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is hosting an annual fun run to support local charities including Faith House of Acadiana and Prevent Child Abuse America.

Alyse Young Live Performance

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | GoodWolf Power Yoga Studio | Cost not specified | Enjoy an uplifting live performance from local singer-songwriter Alyse Young in a cozy yoga studio setting.

Alyse Young Live Performance

6-10 p.m. | Sushi Mizu | Free entry | Enjoy a night of live music with local singer-songwriter Alyse Young in an inviting atmosphere.

Alyse Young Live Concert

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Cafe Sydnie Mae | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy an afternoon of live music with Alyse Young in a cozy café setting.

Louisiana Export Bootcamp

9 AM - 12 PM — Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) — Free to all — Enhance your exporting knowledge through expert-led sessions on logistics, financing, and compliance.

Rhythms on the River: Souled Out

5:30-8:30 p.m. — City Club at River Ranch — Free entry — Experience a vibrant outdoor concert series in the heart of Lafayette.

Scott Boudin Festival

6-11:30 p.m. — Scott Boudin Festival — Cost varies — Celebrate Cajun culture with delicious boudin from local vendors.

Alyse Young Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — Blu Basil Asian Fusion — Cost information not provided — Enjoy an evening of original tunes from Lafayette's own singer-songwriter Alyse Young.

Acadiana Junior High & High School Rodeo

April 11-13 — Yambilee Ag Arena — $15/weekend pass, kids under 5 free — Celebrate youth rodeo talent and tradition in a vibrant community setting.