Good morning, Lafayette.

On Sunday, August 24th at 7:25 p.m., Lafayette Police responded to a shooting in Debaillon Park—where a juvenile sustained gunshot wounds—and the victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

Today, UL Lafayette students, faculty and staff can use their university IDs as library cards to borrow books and access digital resources and programs such as tutoring and computer classes—about 22,000 people benefit as SLCC members join later.

After planning to retire the coal-fired Rodemacher 2 plant by 2027, LUS now is seeking bonds—$95 million—to decide if it will renovate or convert the unit amid high power demand and delays at the Bonin facility.

LUS Director Jeff Stewart said that rising market shortages and waiting lists for new equipment have made keeping the plant active a valuable option.

Two cousins from Guatemala who helped rebuild New Orleans after Katrina—Abner Uriel Gomez Velasquez and Ever Eliseo Velasquez Fuentes—were arrested by ICE on June 12 near Lafayette and are held at Pine Prairie ICE Processing Center awaiting deportation.

Community members and lawmakers call for mercy as they note these men have long contributed to the city's recovery.

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.

Alyse Young Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — Bushido-Lafayette — Cost information not provided — Enjoy an evening of live music with the talented local artist Alyse Young.