Good morning, Lafayette.

Second Harvest Food Bank will open a nonprofit grocery store called Makin’ Groceries Store on its campus at 215 E.

Pinhook Road in partnership with United Way of Acadiana later this year — the store will offer fresh produce, nutrition education, SNAP help and other services to address food deserts in north Lafayette.

Local book lovers can support the Lafayette Public Library by visiting the semi-annual book sale at the Heymann Center through Saturday — the sale offers donated books, movies and board games while all proceeds fund library events and help purchase new books, including $12,000 for a children's collection at the upcoming Northeast Branch Library.

One Acadiana announced a $1 million investment to buy 32 acres at Progress Point Business Park near U.S. 90 and Jefferson Island Road in Iberia Parish with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette committing to the Iberia BioInnovation Accelerator.

Officials said work will begin now on infrastructure upgrades—efforts that aim to attract advanced manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies to the park.

Audubon Aquarium Rescue released 15 young Kemp's ridley sea turtles on March 20 at Grand Isle after they were treated for cold injury and sickness from a December flight from New England.

The turtles, named for constellations, are now set free in the Gulf — with more scheduled for release next month as part of recovery efforts.

The Lafayette Consolidated Government announced that starting Monday, March 24, East Pont Des Mouton Road will be closed from Louisiana Avenue to Shadow Bluff Drive for utility work supporting the new Bucee's construction at the corner of I-10 and Louisiana Avenue.

Residents can use detours via Louisiana Avenue & Shadow Bluff Drive until the work ends on April 7, and construction is set to finish by mid 2026.

Sen. Bill Cassidy met with leaders of the Lafayette Regional Technology Council on March 19th to discuss plans to grow high-tech business in Acadiana.

He toured the Opportunity Machine incubator—he emphasized that his infrastructure bill extends high-speed broadband to support the region's future tech development.

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.

Cajun Jam

11 AM – 4 PM — Vermilionville Historic Village — Free entry — Enjoy vibrant Cajun music performed by local musicians in a festive setting.