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in Lafayette
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Couret Farms will host its Spring Market on Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event — featuring more than 70 vendors and food trucks — will take place on the historic grounds outside the Couret Farmhouse at 300 Flores Court. News 15
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ No injuries were reported when five people were displaced by an apartment fire Tuesday afternoon on the 400 block of Failla Road (investigators say a candle in a bedroom sparked the blaze) as firefighters contained it in 15 minutes. KATC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette Travel launched the EatLafayette app today at a membership luncheon, offering locals and visitors a free tool to explore hundreds of locally owned restaurants, live event listings, and curated food trails (including the popular Po-boy Trail). The app is now available on iOS and Android. Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Krewe de Acadian is hosting the B.Y.O.B. Hamburger and Hot Dog Festival at the Youngsville Sports Complex Ampitheatre on Sunday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—featuring a cook-off between police departments, live music by Spank the Monkey and Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin’ Cajuns, and entry for $5 with free admission for kids 10 and under. KATC
- ➤ The Hilliard Art Museum will host Hilliard Fête, a celebration of art, music + wellness on Friday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Director Barbara Helverston detailed the event on MidDay with Darla; it debuts a new exhibition and is presented by Ochsner Lafayette General. News 15
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Regional gas prices rose on Monday to $3.79 per gallon after rising from $3.59 last week, as traders factored in oil supply concerns and a busy spring drive. Analysts expect prices to increase another 20 to 30 cents per gallon in the coming weeks. The Daily Advertiser
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Louisiana waters, Asian carp including silver, bighead, black and grass carp out-compete native species and alter aquatic food webs, the LSU AgCenter says. The invasive fish have been reported near coastal bays like Vermilion Bay & Cote Blanche Bay where they threaten local ecosystems. The Daily Advertiser
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Artist Talk with Kathy Reed and Steve Breaux
4:30 – 6:00 PM — Acadiana Center for the Arts — Free entry — Engage with accomplished artists discussing their work and influence in the local arts community.
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Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Softball
12 – 4 AM — Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park — Entry price varies — Catch the excitement of college softball as Coastal Carolina takes on the Ragin Cajuns.
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Comedy on the Swamp
9-11 a.m. — Feed & Seed Lafayette — Free admission — Local wheelchair comedian sharing laughs and meaningful messages from Lafayette, Louisiana.
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2026 Annual Session of the Louisiana Dental Hygienists' Association
7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — City Club at River Ranch — Registration required — Enhance your skills with engaging sessions and networking opportunities for dental professionals.
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Festival After Party with Pirates and Bards
8 PM – 2 AM — Artmosphere — Check for ticket info — A night of banjo twang, sea shanties, and street-singin’ chaos awaits.
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Lafayette Utility Coordination Diggers Night Out
5:45-8 p.m. — River Oaks Catering — Free entry — Network with utility professionals at a fun evening focused on damage prevention and socializing.
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Acadiana Go Red for Women Luncheon
11 AM – 2 PM — Le Pavillon at Parc Lafayette — Ticket details not provided — Celebrate women's heart health with the American Heart Association's annual event featuring expert talks and community awareness.
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Kappa Derby Day Party
3-9 p.m. — Calvary Creek — Fundraiser event — Celebrate the Derby with style while supporting community initiatives.
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