Good morning, Lafayette.

On Wednesday, Judge Valerie Gotch Garrett stopped the school board's plan to close Comeaux High without proper process and ordered settlement talks to address legal fees + redo the vote.

The board will return to court Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. to set final terms.

Heavy rains triggered a Flash Flood Warning on Thursday, Apr.

30 in Lafayette Parish. News 15 crews reported flooding on Ambassador Caffery Parkway with some areas receiving up to three inches of rain.

The Lajaunie Road Bridge reopened on Apr.

28 after major upgrades restored its concrete quad-beam span, improving drainage, water flow + traffic for local commuters.

Lafayette Consolidated Government will offer three summer camps for kids through its Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture department this summer.

Alena Fields detailed the programs on MidDay with Darla and families can look for registration details soon.

Gov. Landry unveiled his plan to make Louisiana a hub for next-generation nuclear energy at a Houston conference, where over 200 industry leaders met at a summit on April 29.

Applied Atomics CEO Ben Kellie is seeking a New Orleans site for a training center.

LDH Secretary Bruce Greenstein visited Ochsner Lafayette General today to review plans to expand access and train new doctors in Acadiana; local health leaders and officials joined the tour — a model for community-based care — that highlighted support for vulnerable patients.

Miles Perret Cancer Services held a ribbon cutting for its new center in Lafayette on Thursday, April 30 (3:59 p.m. CT), marking a milestone in expanding cancer care for local residents.

Market Scope Consulting data shows Lafayette Parish sold 552 existing homes through March — a 20% increase from last year and the highest total since 2022 — with both average and median prices rising about 5% to $294,083 and $242,500 respectively.

Saturday marks the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs when Evangeline Downs track announcer Rob Tuel will share his picks (Further Ado and Emerging Market) after Emerging Market won the Louisiana Derby, while Lafayette’s Mystik Dan will not be racing this year.

Kappa Derby Day Party

3-9 p.m. — Calvary Creek — Fundraiser event — Celebrate the Derby with style while supporting community initiatives.

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.

Louisiana Music Museum's Rock the Block Kickoff Party

5-8 p.m. — Acadiana Center for the Arts — Free entry — Celebrate local music and culture at Lafayette's vibrant street party featuring live performances and local cuisine.

Cajun Heartland State Fair 2026

6-9 p.m. — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant atmosphere and entertainment of the Cajun Heartland State Fair in Lafayette.

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

6:00-7:15 p.m. — Petroleum Club of Lafayette — Get your tickets now for a unique take on 90s hip-hop music performed with strings in a magical atmosphere.

Emo Philips Live Show

7-9 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette — VIP: $30, GA: $25 — Enjoy a night of laughs with renowned comedian Emo Philips at Club 337.