Good morning, Lafayette.

Comeaux Recreation Center reopened today after $750,000 renovations at 411 W.

Bluebird Drive. The improvements included exterior wall repairs, replaced ceilings & fresh landscaping to create a safe space for activities such as Zumba, karate & free play.

An 11-year-old boy in Broussard stopped a porch fire from spreading at his home on Monday by quickly using a hose, fire officials said.

Local fire chief Bryan Champagne and his family praised his bravery and Raising Cane’s recognized his quick action with a special gift.

A fire badly damaged Bayou Teche Brewing + Cajun Saucer, leaving both businesses closed with repairs needed before they can serve customers again as local firefighters were thanked and no one was hurt.

Gov. Jeff Landry and Elon Musk announced plans for SpaceX's largest rocket-launch facility in coastal Vermilion Parish near Freshwater Bayou Canal, about 45 miles southwest of Lafayette.

The project (valued at $100B) will create 3,000 permanent jobs and break ground next year, with the first launch scheduled for 2029.

A new $100 billion SpaceX facility will soon begin construction in southern Vermilion Parish to create jobs across Acadiana.

Local government officials said 60 to 80 percent of positions will be filled locally (from welders to engineers).

South Louisiana Community College has named Dr. Kristi Anderson as interim Chief Strategy Officer to guide growth and strengthen regional partnerships in Acadiana, according to college officials.

The appointment supports plans to enhance services for about 12,000 students.

Louisiana softball coach Alyson Habetz announced on Aug.

24 that she has breast cancer and completed six rounds of chemotherapy. She remains determined to return as head coach for the 2027 season at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park.

Louisiana Athletics announced a 2026 Hall of Fame class of five members, including the longest-tenured coach and a record-setting women’s basketball star.

They will be inducted Friday, Oct. 16 at the McElligott Club and honored during the game on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.