Good morning, Lafayette.

Residents gathered Friday at Parc Sans Souci to remember lives lost and honor first responders from Sept.

11, 2001 (25 years ago) while Fire Chief Earl Borden highlighted the lasting impact and community unity.

SpaceX is planning a $100 billion launch site near Pecan Island expected to boost hotels, job growth, and road upgrades in Vermilion Parish when rocket launches begin in 2030.

Local officials say planning meetings could lead to rapid economic and real estate improvements in Acadiana.

On Sept. 11, 2026, Lafayette Parish School System announced leadership changes at J.W.

Faulk Elementary by naming Alysia Messa (who led the ACE Initiative) as Director of Risk Management and Lance Abshire as interim principal.

Two University of Louisiana at Lafayette alumni who died during the 9/11 attacks were honored Friday, Sept.

11 at a campus memorial event. The ceremony remembered graduates Robert Hymel and Slew-Nya Ang and underscored our community’s lasting ties (one legacy of sacrifice).

Marine veteran Charmaine Balawan, now an instructor at Ernest Gallet Elementary in Youngsville, recalled receiving 9/11 news in Okinawa (and relaying coordinates that led to Saddam Hussein's capture) during her early service; she now uses her experience to guide her students.

Louisiana will hold its first recreational alligator hunt season from Oct.

1–31 to manage over 3 million alligators. Licensed hunters can harvest two alligators from land (using a hook and line) across eight designated zones, with remaining spots available on a first-come, first-served basis after an earlier lottery.

Lovebugs remain in abundance this September in Louisiana as their swarming season continues.

Experts say the bugs will fade as fall deepens and advise homeowners to keep lawns mowed & debris cleared to reduce their numbers.

The Eastern diamondback rattlesnake is Louisiana’s largest snake, reaching over six feet and sometimes nearly nine feet long.

The venomous reptile is known for its diamond pattern and rattle and typically hides in grassy, vine-covered areas.

Lafayette sports bars provide vibrant game-day experiences with fresh, made-from-scratch food and local charm.

The feature highlights spots like Walk-On’s and Pete’s that serve LSU, Saints and Cajuns fans with unique menus and community-focused atmospheres.

LRCA football scored its first win this season by shutting out Catholic-N.I.

46-0 on Friday, Sept. 11 in their home opener. Sophomore running back Keith Guillory led the charge with over 100 rushing yards and three touchdowns + the defense held strong.