Good morning, Lafayette.

The Fairways of Hope Golf Tournament, founded by two families who each lost a child, sold out its inaugural year in Broussard on Jul.

17 and raised funds for local scholarships and family aid groups, with Cassidy Goff of Goff Wealth Management discussing the event on MidDay with Darla.

Vermilionville hosts a free public event as Healing Traditions of Acadiana returns to offer a certified clinical herbalist's talk on Louisiana medicinal plants + their everyday uses.

Ellen Fucich discussed the event on MidDay with Darla.

Lafayette sisters Chasah and Charliese West are producing an original musical titled 'Swell,' which blends Acadiana culture, original music and the story of a coastal community facing an uncertain future.

The Lafayette LEGO Brick Convention begins today at Blackham Coliseum for a family-friendly weekend event featuring professional LEGO artists and local builders with interactive activities for children.

Tickets are $15 online or $20 at the door — some proceeds will benefit Build Smiles Foundation.

Retired UL professor Sarah Brabant (93) challenged the cancellation of key diversity programs at the university as a loss to campus inclusion, and President Ramesh Kolluru expressed regret, noting the cuts came before his tenure.

Brabant, now in hospice care, said a university without diversity is not complete.

Eugene Kwarteng brings Chen-style tai chi to Lafayette every Tuesday afternoon at The Dance Collective Studio — a class that helps ease joint pain, reduce stress, and boost balance through slow movements and deep breathing.

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the state’s fourth heat-related death this year — with victims from Acadiana, Northeast and Northshore mostly over 65, while Ponchatoula police reported a three-year-old died in a hot car on Friday, Jul.

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The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the first human West Nile case of the 2026 mosquito season on Friday in Ouachita Parish.

Officials noted 13 parish mosquito abatement districts had detected the virus in pool samples and urged residents to use repellent and remove standing water (per CDC advice).

Paths to Restoration will open soon in Lafayette and offer a Forest Room + tranquil wellness spaces for visitors to relax and recharge.

The new studio’s design aims to provide a calm experience for community members seeking a mindful break.

Demolition of the historic Coburn Supply building in downtown Lafayette began Friday after part of the structure collapsed during heavy rainfall — safety concerns prompted the decision; two nearby historic buildings will be preserved and the intersection of West Second and Buchanan will reopen by Friday, July 24.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown returns to the Cajundome on Oct.

9 at 6:30 p.m. after a three-year hiatus — featuring top stars like WWE Champion CM Punk and Cody Rhodes — with tickets available at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 24.

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.