Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
Good morning, Lafayette.
Yesterday, Memorial Day services were held at Moncus Park with a Run for Heroes benefitting the Mark W.
Graham Foundation. Community members—veterans, families and supporters alike—gathered to honor local heroes.
Catholic Charities of Acadiana is launching a summer volunteer drive to help neighbors with hunger, homelessness, storms, and unsafe housing.
New volunteers including families, church groups, students, and businesses can sign up to work at St. Joseph Diner, FoodNet Food Bank, Disaster Response, and Rebuilding Together Acadiana.
On Memorial Day, a gas grill fire spread to a home on Harvest Point Circle (off LA 93) in Scott, but the homeowner quickly put out the flames before firefighters arrived at 10:30 a.m.
The Cajun Heartland State Fair is underway at CAJUNDOME grounds through May 31, featuring AMP Midway rides, free family attractions and daily live music.
Admission is ($5 for ages 6 and up) and free parking is available at Cajun Field.
LPSS will offer free summer meals for children 18 and under while schools are closed, with onsite meals and weekly take-home boxes each Wednesday (7-11 a.m.) at Charles Burke and Duson Elementary.
Families need to register once as supplies last.
Lourdes’ Heart Hospital offers free heart screenings for those aged 45 and older at FMOL Health (Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital) on May 30 from 8 a.m. until noon; registration closes Wednesday, May 27 at 5 p.m. as space is limited.
Louisiana baseball will make its 20th NCAA Tournament appearance as the No. 3 seed in the Starkville Regional and will face Cincinnati at 6 p.m. CT Friday, May 29 in Starkville.
The Cajuns earned their berth after a strong run in the Sun Belt Conference tournament.
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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