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in Lafayette
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two teens were injured when shots were fired into a Lafayette home on Maryview Farm Road off Louisiana Avenue on Sunday, August 31 at around 11:30 p.m.—their injuries are not life-threatening and police continue to investigate the incident. News 15
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Labor Day, demonstrators gathered in Lafayette to demand fair pay and a higher minimum wage while protesting a billionaire takeover of the country—organizers expressed concerns over potential Medicaid cuts. News 15
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three Lafayette Parish schools are set to undergo major renovations funded by $89 million from bonds and district savings — Judice Middle will complete its wing addition in late 2026 or early 2027 while L.J. Alleman Middle and Acadiana High finish work in fall — to expand capacity and modernize aging facilities. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Redshirt junior Tony Sterner earned Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week honors for converting two field goals of 47 and 51 yards in Louisiana’s opener against Rice—he replaced former kicker Kenneth Almendares. Louisiana will host McNeese Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium at 7 p.m. KATC
- ➤ Saturday the Ragin’ Cajuns lost to Rice in their new stadium—missing starting quarterback Walker Howard due to injury. Head coach Michael Desormeaux said the team must improve short-yardage plays and redshirt freshman Daniel Beale from Catholic High in Baton Rouge will step in if Howard remains sidelined. News 15
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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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Ben Folds Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Heymann Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the genre-bending music of acclaimed singer-songwriter Ben Folds in a captivating live performance.
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Full Throttle Tour 2025
7-9 p.m. — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Ticket prices may vary — Country superstar Jason Aldean hits the stage with special guests Nate Smith, RaeLynn, and Dee Jay Silver.
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