Good morning, Lafayette.

Raising Cane’s in Lafayette will mark its 30th anniversary by selling a limited-edition plush puppy that will benefit Acadiana Humane Society, Acadiana Animal Aid, and BFF Spay Neuter.

The promotion starts on Aug. 27 and runs until Sept. 22 at participating restaurants and online (while supplies last).

Local musician Clint J.

Robin has released a children’s book titled Maurice and T-Cleaux Go to Lafayette that follows an alligator & a crawfish on a journey through the Atchafalaya Basin. He discussed his work on MidDay with Darla.

A 16.54-acre site in Broussard has been certified for development under the state’s certified sites program (HAS Ltd.

Business site) along U.S. 90 and less than 5 miles from Lafayette Regional Airport, officials announced.

Superintendent Francis Touchet toured 44 district schools last week to inspect new buildings and improvements as students returned.

He distributed flyers to staff to encourage relationship building while addressing issues like bus schedule adjustments and pending construction projects.

SmartAsset reported that a Louisiana family of four needed $197,933 (a 0.7% drop from 2025) in 2026 to live comfortably, while a single adult needed $84,739; these amounts exceed the state’s median income of $60,756.

Researchers at LSU Health Sciences Center are moving a promising Usher syndrome treatment from the lab to clinical trials after meeting with the FDA this year.

Lafayette native Mia Brasseaux, who advocates through her nonprofit, will join Ush One See’s 5K fun run on Sept. 19 (starting at 8 a.m.) to support research and raise awareness.

Infielder Lee Amedee announced on Aug.

20 that he will return for the 2027 season with the Ragin’ Cajuns in Lafayette. He played a key role in 2026 with top RBIs & flawless fielding performance, which boosts excitement for the upcoming season.

After opening on Aug.

20, Louisiana’s first recreational alligator hunt lottery offered up to 5,000 licenses to state residents. Winners may harvest two alligators using hook and line during the Oct. 1-31 season with a $50 fee per application — a move to manage the growing alligator population.