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in Lafayette
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center is joining the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign by offering six zero-dollar adoption events with waived fees and free black wire crates for dog adoptions from August through October at 410 N Dugas Road. The first event is running today and additional events are scheduled for August 1 to 2, August 8 to 9, September 5 to 6, September 12 to 13, October 17 to 18 & October 24 to 25. KATC
- ➤ Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center is joining the ASPCA's Rescue Effect campaign to host six free pet adoption events from August to October at 410 N Dugas Road—dog adopters on select dates receive a free black wire crate and all fees are waived to help ease shelter crowding. The campaign is part of a national effort to place more animals into loving homes. City of Lafayette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Broussard man, 40-year-old Marcus Landry, died in a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday near the intersection of Interstate 49 and Louisiana Highway 29 when his vehicle failed to yield and struck a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia — state police said the Freightliner driver was uninjured and the crash remains under investigation. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana implemented new traffic laws today that ban holding cell phones while driving—allowing officers to issue tickets for violations; the rules also include slower driving requirements in the passing lane, a minimum two-year sentence for hit-and-run offenses, and driver’s side window tint updates. News 15
- ➤ House Speaker Mike Johnson said Louisiana is making history in the House as the state now holds both top officer roles and key committee positions—his comments came during a tour of his 4th District in summer recess—highlighting Louisiana's growing influence in Washington. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields will host two town hall meetings for his 6th District Listening Tour — one on August 5th at 6:00 p.m. at Eunice City Hall and another on August 6th at 6:00 p.m. at Martin Luther King Recreation Center in Lafayette to let constituents share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas. KATC
- ➤ Lajaunie Road Bridge over Bayou St. Clair Lateral 1 will be closed starting Monday, August 4 for a $2 million project to replace the aging bridge with a new three-span concrete structure—detour routes on Maryview Farm Road, Moss Street, and East Gloria Switch Road will provide local access for residents and emergency vehicles during the roughly nine-month construction period. News 15
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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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The Greg Gordon Project Live Concert
7 p.m. — Brass Room — Ticket info not provided — Experience a soulful night with Louisiana's own Greg Gordon and his signature blend of soul and R&B.
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Louisiana Words Launch Event
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Cavalier House Books - Lafayette — Free entry — Celebrate local authors as they read their works at this inclusive nonprofit kickoff event.
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Rice Owls vs. Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Football
7-8:30 p.m. — Cajun Field — Lowest Price Guaranteed — Catch an exciting college football matchup between the Rice Owls and Ragin Cajuns.
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