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in Lafayette
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amazon is buying the satellite firm Globalstar from Louisiana for $11.6 billion to expand its space based mobile phone services & support emergency features on iPhones, with shareholders receiving $90 per share. The approval pending deal is expected to close in 2027 as part of Amazon Leo. The Advocate
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 100 top employers will gather at the Cajundome for the LEDA Job Fair on May 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Job seekers should dress professionally, bring copies of their resumes, and use the mobile e-application station for quick applications. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Graduating visual arts seniors at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette are showcasing their capstone work at a spring exhibition at Fletcher Hall Gallery (through May 1) where visitors on campus can view projects from diverse visual arts disciplines. News 15
- ➤ Three physician siblings and UL Lafayette alumni established the Dr. Surinder & Shashi Gupta Endowed Enhancement Fund to support study abroad, internships, research, and service learning at the Ray P. Authement College of Sciences, honoring their parents' legacy and UL Lafayette's role in their success. The Advocate
- ➤ A new audit of the school system has raised concerns by identifying over 75 issues – including records not verified amid a $124 million deficit and missing contracts for key projects. The district replaced its longtime auditing firm and will work with a new team to improve transparency. KATC
- ➤ Louisiana's public universities may soon switch from their century-old accreditor as Senate Bill 304 would let them explore an option with CPHE — a move aimed at cutting costs and streamlining processes; lawmakers will consider the proposal after a task force recommended the change last year. The Advocate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 14th annual Rain Barrel Sale runs through April 24 in Lafayette Parish, offering residents a chance to support water conservation across the Bayou Vermilion watershed with the first barrel priced at $44 and additional barrels at $59. KATC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy introduced a plan to lower family healthcare costs in Louisiana by offering a refundable tax credit in a health savings account — the proposal also limits ultra-processed foods to help prevent obesity. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ PARC has expanded CivicRec to include online reservations for Acadiana Park Campground & Nature Station so residents can secure over 70 sites, kayak launches, trails and museum access ahead of Festival International de Louisiane. Lafayette Consolidated Government is modernizing recreational services to boost convenience. City of Lafayette
- ➤ Construction crews will close E. Broussard Road northwest of Robley Drive on Sunday, Apr. 19 from 6am-5pm to install subsurface cross drains as part of a roundabout project, and motorists are advised to take detours via Robley Drive, Teljean Road, or Johnston Street. City of Lafayette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Twenty-eight Lafayette-area baseball teams have earned playoff spots in the LHSAA Baseball State Tournament following the release of the brackets. First-round series will begin April 16, and teams like Opelousas Catholic hold the top seed in Select Division IV while several teams receive byes. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin' Jazz dance team won its first national championship on Apr. 14 by capturing both the Division I Large Hip Hop title + the Dance Team Union Hip-Hop Battle Championship, marking a major milestone for the program in Lafayette. News 15
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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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