Good morning, Lafayette.

Lafayette native LeTesha Davis Pyke turned a personal holiday project into LDP Decor, a luxury décor business creating handcrafted fall and Halloween pieces sold nationally (she launched her Etsy shop in January).

Customers now seek her bold, seasonal designs to brighten their homes.

An 8-year-old from Ruston died Aug.

22 after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba while swimming in Lake Claiborne — an infection that is nearly always fatal — and her grieving family shared the news on social media.

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed a resident contracted a brain-eating amoeba infection after swimming in Lake Claiborne on Aug.

19. Health officials noted that while such infections are rare, they advise caution when entering warm freshwater.

Lafayette High senior running back Jaden Celestine signed a name, image and likeness deal with KOK (a company that supports local talent), marking a key step in boosting his profile for future opportunities on the field.

Louisiana beat Northwestern State 4-1 today in Lafayette.

Pitcher Natalie Mayes shut out the opposition in the first half as Miku Kurihara scored twice on penalty kicks (improving the team’s all-time record to 11-8-1 over NSU) and they will face Nicholls on Aug. 27.

Lafayette native Carli Judice earned her fourth straight win Saturday with a first-round knockout (1:29) over Jaisla Chavez, marking the sixth knockout in her pro career; her UFC journey continues to gain momentum.

Former Lafayette Christian Academy standout and Liberty safety Brylan Green entered the transfer portal — he amassed 141 career tackles and six interceptions.