Good morning, Lafayette.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Comedy on the Swamp

9-11 a.m. — Feed & Seed Lafayette — Free admission — Local wheelchair comedian sharing laughs and meaningful messages from Lafayette, Louisiana.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kappa Derby Day Party

3-9 p.m. — Calvary Creek — Fundraiser event — Celebrate the Derby with style while supporting community initiatives.

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.