Today
in Lafayette
Friday, July 25th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Noel's Barber Lounge in Lafayette will host a back-to-school event on August 10 that offers free haircuts—along with school supplies, food and fun activities—for students to boost their confidence for the new school year. KATC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jurassic Quest is starting today and will run through Sunday at the Cajundome to give children a chance to see and interact with lifelike dinosaurs. A preview event featured baby dinosaurs, and dino trainer Suave said the show sparks creativity — fueling local learning. News 15
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette High School is now open with a new 300,000 square foot facility filled with modern technology and resources after four years of planning and construction. Teachers will tour the building and begin moving in next week while demolition of the old building starts—clearing space for a new parking lot and football practice field. KLFY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette Consolidated Government broke ground on a $5 million streetscape project at 12th and Surrey Streets in the McComb-Veazey neighborhood — saw-cutting and pavement removal have begun from Plum Street to Crocket Street. The project will add new sidewalks, stamped brick crosswalks and upgraded bus stops to boost pedestrian safety and will finish in about 18 months. City of Lafayette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Emmy Quebedeaux, a 5-year-old girl from Lafayette who was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma, visited Disney World this summer through a partnership between the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Halliburton after being cancer-free since November. Her family celebrated her recovery—she now begins kindergarten while managing side effects from chemotherapy, including hearing loss and gastroparesis. The Advocate
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ARCHIVES: whimsy Art Exhibition Closing Night
11 p.m.-2 a.m. — The Hallway at the Warehouse on Garfield — Free entry — Explore a multimedia exhibit blurring imagination and reality through whimsical art and playfulness.
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Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans and Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture
6:30-8 p.m. — Vermilionville Performance Center — Free entry — Discover the impactful contributions of Black master artisans to the architectural landscape of Louisiana.
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Alyse Young Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Bushido-Lafayette — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of original music from local artist Alyse Young in a vibrant restaurant setting.
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Alyse Young Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — La Pizzeria Lafayette — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music by local singer-songwriter Alyse Young in a cozy pizzeria setting.
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Acadian Culture Day 2025
10 AM – 5 PM — Lafayette Parish Bayou Vermilion District — Free admission — Celebrate Acadian culture with live music, crafts, and delicious local food at this family-friendly festival.
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Louisiana Theatre Festival
7-9:30 p.m. — Wonderland Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Experience talented groups from across Louisiana competing with their best short scenes for fantastic prizes.
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Public Art Workshop Series
12-5 p.m. — Acadiana Center for the Arts — Scholarships available — Build your skills in 3D public art with expert guidance and hands-on experience.
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One Vision of Queen Featuring Marc Martel
8-9:30 p.m. — Heymann Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the world's largest Queen tribute band with an incredible performance by Marc Martel.
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