Good morning, Lafayette.

LASCC will host six fee-waived adoption weekends across August to October following a $10,000 grant from ASPCA Rescue Effect.

Each event offers free pet supplies (a crate for dogs and a carrier for cats) and includes vital services like spay/neuter, vaccinations and a microchip as supplies last.

Louisiana is nearing a deal with SpaceX to build a spaceport at Pecan Island (45 miles south of Lafayette) after lawmakers passed new laws to attract the aerospace industry; officials expect an announcement later in August that could mark the largest economic development project in state history.

Despite Mayor-President Boulet's veto of part of the $1 million downtown redevelopment plan, DDA head Kevin Blanchard said private investors now support the effort and his team will raise downtown awareness with walking tours and a data dashboard to guide future improvements.

Jay Suire, a trial attorney with Glenn Armentor Law Corporation, outlined common misconceptions about Louisiana laws governing bicycles + golf carts during his appearance on MidDay with Darla.

He explained cyclist rights and the legal risks of letting children operate golf carts in residential neighborhoods.

Residents and visitors in Lafayette can explore wellness and eco-tourism experiences that include bayou paddle tours, guided swamp visits, community yoga sessions, and farm-to-table market stops, offering diverse ways to reconnect with nature and one's well-being — enriching everyday life.

An 11,000 sqft mansion in River Ranch that was once owned by oil tycoon Michel Moreno sold for $8.5M after being listed at $12.5M — a record sale for Lafayette Parish.

A couple from Lafourche Parish purchased the home in an all-cash transaction.

Highland Baptist has a new head coach, Donald Fusilier, who is rebuilding the football program with a focus on character and stronger training for the fall season after a winless 2025.

Key players and staff (including a freshman with a Division I offer) aim to turn the Bears' fortunes around.