Good morning, Lafayette.

The Diocese of Lafayette asked for prayers after Pope Francis died yesterday at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta at age 88 — he was known for his humble leadership and his commitment to helping the poor and marginalized.

Five individuals were arrested on charges of filing false public records after a joint investigation by LSP and OMV uncovered fraudulent documents including fake proofs of insurance in multiple offices—three were processed at a Lafayette Parish jail while two were held in St. Landry Parish.

Millicent Norbert from the Broussard Tourism Department is working on a historical preservation project and seeks help to identify old photographs of local residents.

Residents with information are asked to contact her.

Louisiana softball will face No. 1 Texas A&M at Davis Diamond in College Station at 5 p.m. Tuesday as the Cajuns aim to build on their recent win in the Sun Belt Conference & the game will be available on SEC Network and ESPN+.

Cade Wilkerson, a senior from St. Thomas More, was voted the first Daily Advertiser Readers Choice Regular Season Baseball Player of the Year after receiving nearly 29% of 20,908 votes—he posted a .458 average and now leads his team into the postseason starting April 25, with plans to play for Chipola College next spring.

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.

Acadiana Bird Fair

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — The District Event Center — Admission fee applies — Experience a vibrant live bird sale featuring various species and accessories for bird lovers.