Good morning, Lafayette.

Trader Joe's is preparing to break ground near River Ranch in Lafayette on a 16,000 square-foot site and will open in spring next year—developers revealed details.

SafeSource Direct suspended operations late Friday due to poor market conditions, which put 541 Broussard employees out of work — they received a 60-day termination notice with pay, benefits, and outplacement support.

Company officials are securing systems and planning to decommission equipment over the next 60 days — while working with local labor resources to assist affected workers.

Lafayette police arrested 39-year-old Kyle Jagneaux on a manslaughter charge after an argument led to a shooting on Monday afternoon that killed 44-year-old Phillip Francis Jr.—investigators are still looking into the incident.

Lafayette Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday at 2:20 p.m. in the 200 block of Hugh Wallis Road — officers located a deceased male victim and are seeking additional details.

WalletHub reported that Louisiana residents faced serious financial distress due to rising inflation, unemployment, healthcare issues — and natural disasters caused difficulties in paying bills.

The study ranked Louisiana third with the highest number of distressed accounts per person and the third-lowest credit score among states.

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.

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.

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.

Alyse Young Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — La Pizzeria Lafayette — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of heartfelt tunes from local singer-songwriter Alyse Young as she serenades diners.

McNeese State Cowboys at Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Football

7-8:30 p.m. — Cajun Field — Lowest Price Guaranteed — Experience the thrill of college football as the Cowboys face off against the Ragin Cajuns.

CajunMan Race

7-11 a.m. — T.R.A.I.L. Transportation Recreation Alternatives in Louisiana — Entry fee required — Immerse yourself in a tradition of endurance with a triathlon, duathlon, or 5k run/walk.

Alyse Young Live Performance

6-9 p.m. — Park Bistro — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of original music from local singer-songwriter Alyse Young.

Good Vibes Highway Tour

7 PM - 1 AM — Artmosphere — Ticket price not listed — Enjoy an uplifting evening of Acoustic Rock with a positive vibe in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Movies at Moncus: Shrek

Sunset — Moncus Park — $10 parking per vehicle — Enjoy a rescheduled screening of the beloved animated classic Shrek along with themed family activities and local food vendors.

Redwine and Justus Concert

7 PM - 1 AM — Whiskey & Vine — Ticket info not provided — Experience the fusion of traditional jazz and Cajun Musettes with clarinetist Ben Redwine and Chas Justus.