Good morning, Lafayette.

St. Thomas More High School students held their annual Canstruction food drive — collecting over 20,000 canned goods to support Catholic Charities of Acadiana and help fight hunger in nearby parishes.

The effort shows 12 years of community service from students and faculty working together.

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is hosting a Volunteer Orientation on October 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the large covered pavilion in Girard Park to review assignments, hand out parking passes, and answer questions—volunteers are needed for recycling and gorilla pin sales at the three-day festival from October 10–12.

Assistant District Attorney Gary Haynes faces charges for bribery, money laundering and obstruction of justice and said in federal court Monday that District Attorney Don Landry is to blame for putting him in charge of the federally funded pretrial program—his lawyer adds that co-defendants plan to show Haynes was used as a pawn.

South Louisiana Community College is hosting fall career fairs through SoLAcc Career Services for students, alumni and community members to explore careers in nursing, STEM and liberal arts — the first fair runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct.

1 at Devalcourt Auditorium; a Suit-Up event with discounted professional clothing will be held Sept. 18 at JCPenney in Stirling Lafayette Shopping Center.

Lafayette’s PARC Department launched CivicRec — a new online reservation system — on September 9 to help residents book recreation centers, athletic fields, and pavilions, with features like real-time availability and secure payments.

Lafayette mayor-president Monique Blanco Boulet presented her plan on Tuesday, September 9 to fix downtown flooding that left streets and storefronts waterlogged after heavy rains.

Officials held a public meeting at the main library to discuss upgrades to the aging drainage system—ensuring community input guides future improvements.

The first LSWA football poll of the season shows that Karr, Franklin Parish, St. James, Lafayette Christian and Haynesville top their classes with one win each while South Louisiana teams hold 41 of 50 spots—teams north of Alexandria fill only nine spots.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alyse Young Live at La Pizzeria

6-10 p.m. — La Pizzeria Lafayette — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of soulful music from Lafayette's own singer-songwriter Alyse Young.