Today
in Lafayette
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ LFT Fiber launched new Everyday Pricing plans for high-speed internet with no contracts today—these plans offer symmetrical speeds up to 1 Gbps and unlimited data, starting at $65 a month for 500 Mbps and $85 a month for 1 Gbps with a $15 monthly WiFi option. The Daily Advertiser
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Christopher Don Byerley, 45, from Broussard, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges from a four-state chop shop scheme that netted over $250,000 (including VIN tampering) and admitted he worked with others from October 2021 to March 2022 (using false documents and tools to avoid detection) while his long criminal record in Lafayette Parish came to light during the investigation. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Festival International de Louisiane is set to begin with five days of music, food, and fun in downtown Lafayette. Crews have started setting up seven stages — music kicks off today and opening ceremonies are slated for Thursday — as organizers prepare the event. News 15
- ➤ Festival International de Louisiane begins today at 6:30 p.m. in Downtown Lafayette and runs for five days, offering music, food, and art from Acadiana and beyond + visitors can use the event app for maps, volunteer details, and merchandise information. KLFY
- ➤ Festival International de Louisiane is taking place downtown from today until April 27 with key streets closed and parking restricted beginning April 21 to manage traffic + visitors are urged to use shuttle service from UL Lafayette Health Science Campus Parking Garages for safe access. KATC
- ➤ Festival International de Louisiane runs in downtown Lafayette from today to April 27 with events starting at 5:00 p.m. on select days. Officials announced road closures – including full closures on Jefferson, Lee, and Main Streets – and parking restrictions at designated garages to keep traffic flowing safely during the festival. News 15
- ➤ Festival International de Louisiane will kick off today in downtown Lafayette and run for five days, featuring food, fun and music. Organizers report the event will take place rain or shine—road closures, no-parking zones and a shuttle service from St. Landry to St. Mary will affect access. News 15
- ➤ Festival International de Louisiane starts today downtown and runs for five days with local and global food, music, and art from hundreds of vendors. Attendees will use an RFID cashless wristband for official transactions — shuttles and a mobile app are available to help navigate parking and stage locations. The Advocate
- ➤ Festival International de Louisiane is getting ready for five days of music, food, and fun this week in downtown Lafayette. Crews have started setting up stages—and when completed, seven stages will be ready for festival-goers. News 15
- ➤ Bishop Douglas Deshotel will lead Holy Mass on Sunday, April 27 at 5 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Lafayette—this Divine Mercy Sunday service will honor Pope Francis, who died at 88, and everyone is invited to attend. KATC
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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Commissions Best Practices Workshop
— Acadiana Center for the Arts — Inquire about pricing — Learn how to effectively handle art commissions and avoid common pitfalls.
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