Today
in Lafayette
Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After the festival ended Sunday evening, owner Damon Cormier of The Best Stop Supermarket said extra food was shared with police officers & city workers who helped run the event safely. The 13th Annual Scott Boudin Festival drew large crowds, live music, and many vendors in the community. KATC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the 13th annual Scott Boudin Festival in Scott, the community celebrated Zydeco music and tradition with a lively dance performed by Tom and Delta. The event featured boudin from seven local vendors and brought residents and visitors together for a day of shared culture (a reminder of our heritage). KATC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Residents can vote for the Daily Advertiser Athlete of the Week covering April 6-12, which spotlights standout high school players in baseball, softball, and track (including Carter Champagne, Luke Hewitt, and Riley Snier); email nominations close at 9 a.m. Friday. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ Northside's Troy Jones was named the Acadiana Advocate's All-Metro Stars Boys Basketball Coach of the Year after leading the Vikings (first state final appearance since 2013) with a 24-14 record and an impressive postseason run that upset No. 1-seed Madison Prep. The Advocate
- ➤ Teurlings Catholic senior guard Justyse George was named the Acadiana Advocate’s All-Metro Star of Stars Girls Basketball Player of the Year after averaging 23.5 points and leading her team to a 25-9 record and a state semifinal appearance. The Advocate
- ➤ James Madison beat the Cajuns 15-9 on Sunday in Harrisonburg, Virginia; the loss dropped UL to 2-14 on the road as the team will face LSU at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The Advocate
- ➤ Acadiana Advocate announced the All-Metro Star of Stars' Boys' Basketball Team with honorees from Lafayette-area schools. The first team includes Reginald Lavergne as Most Valuable Player + seven other players, while the second team recognizes top performers + emerging talent from across the region. The Advocate
- ➤ UL defeated Southern Miss by a score of 6 to 5 in a three-game series on Sunday, Apr. 12 at M.L. Tigue Moore Field — a popular local venue — in an exciting contest. The Advocate
- ➤ UL pitcher Andrew Herrmann threw 108 pitches for his third complete game as the Ragin' Cajuns upset No. 10 Southern Miss 8-4 at Russo Park on Saturday. The win came after the team erased a 2-0 deficit in the fifth inning, and UL improved to 20-15 overall. The Advocate
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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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2026 LEDA Job Fair
9 AM – 1 PM — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Free entry — Connect with top local employers for job opportunities at Acadiana's largest job recruitment event.
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