Today
in Lafayette
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 21-year-old D'Jacqney Mitchell on Tuesday in Abbeville in connection to an Aug. 26 shooting at the Herod Village Apartments on E Martin Luther King Jr. Drive that left one person dead and another injured—he faces charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder with a bond set at $750,000. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Popular Louisiana singer Lauren Daigle — who grew up in Lafayette — will perform at the Youngsville Sports Complex Amphitheater powered by SELCMO on Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m., her set is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m., and tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday. The Advocate
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana homeowners need to check their insurance policies carefully as the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov 30 — many plans do not cover flood or windstorm damage, and some companies have been noted for claim issues after past hurricanes. Residents may need additional coverage to adequately protect their homes. The Daily Advertiser
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jose Francisco Garcia Rodriguez, a 73-year-old Lafayette grandfather from Cuba, was taken by ICE on April 1 while driving to work and spent a week at the Pine Prairie ICE Processing Center in Evangeline Parish before his family said he was released on Monday — he has since returned home. KATC
- ➤ Computer system outages that disrupted driver’s license and registration services since February improved after officials updated the mainframe on Thursday—officials said there have been no outages in recent days. Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency two weeks ago that waived fees and sped up plans for a new software system. The Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette officials are using money from a 2021 opioid settlement to support local programs that treat addiction and help people recover today. The funds include $333,900 for the 15th Judicial District Court and $100,676 for a UL study (they also help fund Judge Valerie Garrett’s recovery program offering medical care, a place to stay and life skills training). KATC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marucci Sports in Baton Rouge makes torpedo bats that are now used by top MLB players like Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe. The innovative design shifts weight to expand the sweet spot—about 55% of major leaguers now use Marucci or Victus bats and orders for the torpedo model are growing. KLFY
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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.
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Cajun Jam
11 AM – 4 PM — Vermilionville Historic Village — Free entry — Enjoy vibrant Cajun music performed by local musicians in a festive setting.
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Property Insurance: Will It Make or Break The Deal?
6-8 p.m. — Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux — Food and drinks required — Explore the impact of new insurance strategies on property deals with insights from industry experts.
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Live Music with Alyse Young
6-10 p.m. — El Paso Mexican Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a night of original tunes and heartfelt melodies from Lafayette's talented singer-songwriter Alyse Young.
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Paques in the Parc Celebration
12-7:30 p.m. — Vermilionville Performance Center — Admission required — Celebrate Paques with lively music from local bands and a festive atmosphere.
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Festival International de Louisiane
Apr 22 - Apr 28 — Parc Sans Souci — Free entry — Celebrate South Louisiana's vibrant culture with music, food, and art at this international festival.
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Cycle Zydeco: Louisiana's Cajun & Créole Cycling Festival
8 AM - 5 PM — Cycle Zydeco - Louisiana's Cajun & Créole Cycling Festival — Registration required — A four-day bike ride with breakfast rides, local dining, and zydeco dance lessons.
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Rigzone Oil & Gas Career Fair
9 AM – 1 PM — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Free entry — Explore job opportunities with top employers in the oil and gas industry.
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Alyse Young Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Sushi Mizu — Free entry — Experience the soulful tunes of Lafayette's own singer-songwriter, Alyse Young, in a relaxed sushi setting.
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Festival International de Louisiane
April 26-27 — Parc International — Free admission — Experience a vibrant celebration of music, food, and culture in the heart of Lafayette.
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