Today
in Lafayette
Sunday, September 7th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On September 5, 2025, Superintendent Francis Touchet, Jr. announced the launch of the LPSS Core Report—a new system that gives each school a fall report and a spring progress report based on Growth, Opportunity, Culture, and Safety. The new tool uses LEAP scores and community priorities to help parents understand school performance. BY Local News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UL football earned its first win of the 2025 season with a 34-10 victory over McNeese today (Head Coach Michael Desormeaux said the win boosts the team's confidence for future games). The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ LSU football placed an ad from Venture Global on its 25-yard line at Tiger Stadium during its home opener against Louisiana Tech on Saturday night—making LSU the 10th SEC school to use on-field sponsorships. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ The Ragin’ Cajuns won their first season victory by beating McNeese State 34-10 on Saturday night at Cajun Field with Bill Davis rushing for a career-high 138 yards and two touchdowns. They will face Missouri at 3:00 p.m. on September 13 and coach Michael Desormeaux said the team must boost its passing game — he expects the win to build momentum for future contests. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ UL football RB Bill Davis had a career day as he rushed for 138 yards and scored two touchdowns (his best performance) to lead the Ragin' Cajuns to their first win of the season. The Daily Advertiser
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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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Bayou Fest & Boat Parade 2025
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Lafayette Parish Bayou Vermilion District — Registration fee applies — Celebrate the Bayou Vermilion with paddling, music, contests, and fun for all ages.
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Downtown Rising 2025
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Parc International — Tickets available — Celebrate music and community with The Wailers and local artists in an epic reggae event.
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ACLA Latin Music Festival
4 PM – 10 PM — Parc International — Check back for more details — A family-friendly multicultural celebration of Latin music since 2002.
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