Good morning, Lafayette.

In response to over 30 pedestrian and bicyclist deaths since 2023, Lafayette officials are urging safer roads and scheduled an open house on the I-49 Connector environmental report (set for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Lafayette Downtown Convention Center) to gather public feedback.

Gray Media merged KATC and KADN staffs to create Acadiana News First, a rebranded channel that will launch unified evening newscasts on Sept.

21 from the current KATC facility; no mass layoffs occurred + several local staffers received raises.

Leonard Louvierre, owner of Zea Rotisserie & Bar, shared on the Discover Lafayette podcast his 25 years in the restaurant business & his commitment to serving guests every day.

Louisiana will hold its annual Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday from Friday, Sept.

4 through Sunday, Sept. 6 to exempt state and local sales taxes on firearms, ammunition and hunting supplies in stores statewide—retailers note the event drives their highest sales of the year.

Three local colleges were named on TIME Magazine's list of the best colleges in America for 2026-2027.

LSU in Baton Rouge ranked 170th, Tulane University was second-best, and LSU at Shreveport ranked 474th.

A tropical depression off Morgan City is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Edouard by tonight and make landfall along the Texas-Louisiana border Tuesday afternoon, with heavy rain and gusty winds forecasted for southeast Louisiana and a storm surge watch in effect from High Island to the Vermilion-Iberia border.

A potential tropical cyclone in the northern Gulf may strengthen into Tropical Storm Edouard and bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and localized flooding to southwestern Louisiana today, as the NWS warns of tropical-storm-force winds and travel disruptions until tonight.

Inspectors in Lafayette Parish have cited three restaurants for critical health violations this week, noting roach infestations, unsanitary surfaces and sewage issues.

The routine checks underscore ongoing efforts to protect community well-being.

Nationwide, measles cases have passed 2,700 this year, reaching a 40-year high+ Louisiana remains below the 95% vaccination rate needed for herd immunity, so local health officials advise residents to check their MMR shots for protection.

Acadian Ambulance launched a First Responder Autism Resource Hub to help first responders care for nonverbal patients during emergencies.

Mary Pham and paramedic Hailey Reviere explained the tool on MidDay with Darla on Aug. 31.

UL football hosts Lamar on Saturday, Sept.

5 in Lafayette at 7 p.m. Coach Michael Desormeaux said the team will rely on its experienced defense (key for a strong season opener) as the Ragin’ Cajuns work to improve on last year’s finish.