Good morning, Lafayette.

Today, local tattoo shop Be True Tattoos and Piercings held an event offering discounts and raffles to raise money for Hearts of Hope—an organization that supports victims of sexual and physical abuse as well as trauma.

Body piercer Paige Haggerty said the event shows the positive role of the body mod community in Lafayette.

Lafayette students were honored for their creativity in the 2025 Anti-Litter Poster Contest—announced by Lafayette Parish Government, the Lafayette Parish School System, and the Lafayette Garden Club—with winners from elementary, middle, and high schools earning special awards.

The winners’ celebration will be held on May 15 at 5 p.m. at the Parish School Board Office on 202 Rue Iberville in Lafayette.

A national group backed by a billionaire will run a TV ad today to support Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to secure nearly $94 million for a program that gives parents tax dollars for private school tuition – the ad urges lawmakers to fully fund the program amid concerns that it may increase state spending after nearly 40,000 applications were received.

Louisiana confirmed its first measles case this year on Saturday, April 19th in an unvaccinated adult from the New Orleans region; he is not hospitalized and remains in isolation while health officials trace contacts linked to international travel (experts advise the MMR vaccine for safe and effective protection).

The first round of LHSAA baseball and softball playoffs is complete after 52 area teams battled hard.

Regional matchups will start on April 22 for baseball and April 23 for softball — teams with first-round byes join the competition next.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns softball team will play South Alabama in game three of their series at Lamson Park on Saturday at 2 p.m. CT, and they hope to extend a 28-game win streak.

Senior center fielder Maddie Hayden led the team in an earlier win—boosting their bid to sweep the conference series and move up in the standings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Luke Winslow-King Concert

2:30-6:30 a.m. — Amtrak Station - LFT — Free entry — Experience the soulful sounds of slide guitar and traditional jazz from a celebrated artist.

The Greg Gordon Project Live

7 p.m. — Brass Room — Cost Info Unavailable — Experience an evening of rhythm & blues performed live from The Brass Room.

One-Night Event with Kevin and Kathi Zadai

6-9:30 p.m. — Home2 Suites by Hilton Parc Lafayette — No cost listed — Experience a night of fellowship and teaching in a welcoming environment.

Chrysler 300 Club Spring Meet

April 30 – May 4 — Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome — Registration Fee Required — Celebrate the 54th Annual Chrysler 300 Club Spring Meet with fellow enthusiasts in Lafayette.

Career Ignite Expo - Business Registration

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Martin Luther King Recreation Center — Free entry — Eighth graders explore career and education opportunities from local businesses.