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in Lafayette
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ One Acadiana’s Ambassador Program won the 2025 Membership Engagement Award from the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives at the LACCE Conference in Lafayette. The program brings together nearly 60 ambassadors who support local businesses and meet monthly—Ambassador of the Year will be named Dec. 3. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Visitors to Lafayette Parish School System campuses can share their views on the welcoming atmosphere by scanning QR codes at school entrances, and the district said feedback from the new survey will guide improvements in school culture—Superintendent Francis Touchet Jr. said it will help strengthen the connection between students, families and schools. The Daily Advertiser
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Aug. 27, LPSO cut the ribbon for a new 10-bay welding facility to train re-entry inmates for future careers—this program will give them hands-on skills for work. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ Today, the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness—led by Director Chad Sonnier—is launching a heat response plan to protect local residents from dangerous temperatures as extreme heat increases. The plan brings together local agencies, nonprofits, and businesses—Stine Home and Yard donating industrial fans, Oak Street Health serving as a cooling center, and Catholic Charities opening a cooling station—to help vulnerable neighbors during heat advisories. KATC
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Camp Bow Wow in Lafayette celebrated National Dog Day on August 26 by offering special giveaways to pet owners—encouraging extra walks, grooming sessions, or treats for their dogs. News 15
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Alyse Young Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Park Bistro — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of original music from local singer-songwriter Alyse Young.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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