Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
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🎭 Culture
Traditional Catholics in south Louisiana increasingly attend the Latin Mass for a sense of comfort and heritage, and local pastors say services at churches like St. Patrick’s in New Orleans and St. Agnes in Baton Rouge draw longtime worshipers + new members alike.
🎓 Education
Emily Lamkin, a junior at UL Lafayette who worked at Marley's, was elected student body president in the spring on a platform for nightlife safety.
She will protect students by offering campus Uber vouchers and cup covers to prevent drink tampering.
🏈 Sports
After four conference tournament wins (including two over No. 24 Coastal Carolina), the Ragin’ Cajuns improved their NCAA tournament resume with projections listing them as the No. 3 seed.
The team faced Texas State on May 23 and now looks ahead to further postseason contests.
🎉 Lafayette Events
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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.
One Last Breath: A Tribute to Creed
9:00 PM — Rock'n'Bowl® de Lafayette — $17 cover charge — Experience a night of Creed's greatest hits with opening act Ashes After.
Créole Culture Day Celebration
10 AM - 4 PM — Bayou Vermilion District Camellia Canoe/Kayak Launch — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant Créole cultures with a day of festivities at Vermilionville.
CFMA Cajun Jam
1-3 p.m. — Vermilionville Historic Village — Free entry — Enjoy toe-tapping tunes led by local musicians in a vibrant Cajun jam session.
Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars
7-11 p.m. — Blue Moon Saloon & Guest House — Tickets starting at $18.95 — Experience a night of alternative rock with Roddie Romero and his All-Stars.
Free Educational Estate Planning Seminar
4-5 p.m. — Lafayette Public Library - Main Library — Free entry — Learn the essentials of estate planning in a relaxed and informative setting.
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