Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of September.
Good morning, Lafayette.
🏘️ Community
UL Lafayette will mark the 25th anniversary of 9-11 with a ceremony at 9:11 a.m. Friday, Sept.
11, at its Alumni Center (600 E. St. Mary Blvd.) honoring alumni Siew-Nya Ang and Robert Hymel. The program includes a color guard presentation, remembrances, and Taps.
On Friday, Sept. 11, Lafayette will hold a tribute at Parc Sans Souci at 9 a.m. to honor nearly 3,000 9/11 victims with a salute to 343 (FDNY) firefighters.
The Lafayette Fire Department (LFD) will organize prayer, wreaths and a blessing of the 9/11 monument.
🎓 Education
Lafayette consultant Ryan Furby was appointed to the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors by Gov. Jeff Landry on Aug.
27 at the Picard Center, replacing Dr. John Nobles. He said he looks forward to boosting economic growth for UL Lafayette and local projects + initiatives.
🏥 Health
UL softball coach Alyson Habetz says her breast cancer prognosis is good after finishing four of six chemo sessions.
She shared her update on the Discover Lafayette podcast and thanked her physicians, family & team as she gears up for her third season.
🏈 Sports
LSU football moved up to No. 8 in this week's US LBM Coaches Poll after a 51-10 win over Clemson on Sept.
5 at Tiger Stadium (their season opener) and will host Louisiana Tech on Sept. 12.
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