Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
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🏘️ Community
A stray dog ran into a car’s lane near the KATC parking lot on Eraste Landry Road and was picked up and taken for a microchip scan at Lafayette Veterinary Care Center before being brought to the Lafayette Animal Shelter.
The shelter said lost dogs are usually found close to home—Lily, a 12-year-old from Jeanette Street, was later claimed—so people know how to help when they find one.
🏛️ Government
Rep. Troy Carter and Rep. Clay Higgins introduced a bill earlier this week that would let the FDA impound and destroy imported seafood found unsafe.
The legislation aims to protect consumers and support Louisiana seafood processors—while it must pass a House committee before becoming law.
Lawmakers in Louisiana are set to debate nearly two dozen bills on carbon capture as local officials and rural residents worry that storing CO2 underground could pollute drinking water and limit property rights.
A Senate committee approved a bill that would give locals more input on permits (a move aimed at balancing industrial growth with community safety) and additional hearings are planned for May.
🏈 Sports
The poll for the Daily Advertiser Athlete of the Week covering April 14-20 closed on Friday, featuring six high school athletes from baseball, softball and track and field whose standout playoff performances earned them a spot in the vote.
Voters in Lafayette had the chance to support their favorite as the contest highlighted key moments from the state playoffs.
🎉 Lafayette Events
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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.
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