Good morning, Lafayette.

A new $10 guide to Louisiana coffee culture spotlights 40 local shops, offers QR codes with discounts, and encourages residents and visitors to try different brewing methods at shops in downtown Lafayette and beyond (including Drug Emporium and Wild Child Wine).

Downtown Lafayette Unlimited hosted Ragin Cajuns Downtown Alive! on Friday, Aug.

28 with live music from The Pride of Acadiana and The Vermillionaires (with dancing by the UL Women's Soccer Team) energizing the downtown crowd.

SpaceX will build the largest commercial spaceport in coastal Vermilion Parish, promising jobs + tens of billions in economic activity, while Meta and Hyundai announce major investments and tax incentives that aim to boost local industries and reshape Louisiana’s economy.

High school football players shined in week 1 with standout rushing performances.

DaShun Lightfoot and Holden Sam helped the Wreckin' Rams win 47-35 while Zade Prejean, Jaden Celestine and Landon DeRouen posted strong stats in wins over Acadiana Renaissance, Live Oak and Loreauville.

St. Thomas More defeated Teurlings Catholic 35-0 in the opening game of the 2026 football season on Friday, Sep.

4 at St. Thomas More High School in Lafayette (the Cougars scored several touchdowns to set a strong tone).

Acadiana high school football teams will play week 2 games on Thursday and Friday, with contests including Acadiana Renaissance at Ascension Episcopal and Franklin at Lafayette among many matchups across local schools.

The schedule features games in towns like Opelousas, Breaux Bridge, and Lafayette.

UL opened its season with a blowout win against Lamar on Saturday.

Redshirt freshman Darrell Smith rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries before leaving with a leg injury while the defense made key interceptions to stop Lamar drives.

The Cajuns displayed strong play during their season-opening win over Lamar on Saturday.

Redshirt freshman Darrell Smith rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown before leaving with a leg injury while the defense made key plays to keep Lamar scoreless.