Good morning, Lafayette.

Bon Temps Grill is hosting the fifth stop of Tito’s Tini Tuesday Tour today with a Grease theme event, costume contest and Pink Lady martini to support Healing House.

The Vermilion River in Lafayette is forecast to crest at 11.0 feet this evening, causing minor flooding near Beaver Park and Vermilionville.

Louisiana THC beverage makers are adapting their operations as a federal ban targeting certain products may take effect after Nov.

12 & has halted new fundraising and distribution deals. Companies have cut staff and shifted focus to keep current accounts while exploring non-THC products.

UL Lafayette received landmark support from the Pugh Family Foundation to launch a new learning lab in its College of Education and Human Development.

The lab will help shape K-12 teaching by offering hands-on training for future teachers.

Acadiana public school districts will start classes with first days ranging from August 6 in Evangeline Parish to August 14 in Jeff Davis Parish; Lafayette schools open on August 12.

Each district provides a calendar listing its specific dates.

Dr. Joe Abraham of the Acadiana Educational Endowment (former library foundation president) says reading to babies during the third trimester improves early language development; studies show newborns exposed in utero exhibit advanced neural responses.

The nonprofit Reading With Kids has invested over $650K in education.

Gov. Jeff Landry hailed an announcement on Monday that Meta is more than doubling its Hyperion data center at Richland Parish, raising investment from $10 billion to $50 billion while boosting construction jobs to about 7,500.

The project will add 1,000 permanent roles by 2036 & upgrade local infrastructure.

Health inspectors flagged three Lafayette Parish restaurants for code violations during inspections from June 29 to July 6 + details include the specific locations and concerns noted in the report.

Four Louisiana players earned spots on the Preseason All-Sun Belt Teams as the conference announced Monday and the Ragin' Cajuns were picked second in the West Division.

Defensive lineman Fitzgerald West Jr. (from Lafayette) anchors the second team alongside standouts Shelton Sampson Jr., Brent Gordon Jr., and Kaden Moreau.

Louisiana pitcher Cody Brasch was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the eighth round on Sunday, becoming the 125th player in program history and the first Ragin’ Cajun chosen by San Francisco since 2016.

St. Thomas More senior offensive guard Tyler Ritz spends his offseason on the pickleball court in Lafayette to sharpen skills for football — he and his center, known as Big Al, build teamwork and coordination while enjoying the game.

Louisiana baseball pitcher Tyler Papenbrock signed as an undrafted free agent with the Washington Nationals on July 13 — making him the second Ragin’ Cajun to join the big leagues after a historic season at Lafayette.

Lafayette Nutcracker Market - Christmas In July

10:00 AM – 4:30 PM — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Support local businesses — Shop for boutique clothing, unique decor, and gourmet treats in a festive atmosphere.

Zydeco Sunday at Rock'n'Bowl

5-11 p.m. — Rock'n'Bowl® de Lafayette — $17.43 total — Experience lively Zydeco music and a vibrant atmosphere.

Back to School Potluck

6-8 p.m. — Blue Moon Saloon & Guest House — Drinks available — Bring a dish to share and connect with local educators and community members.