Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of September.
Good morning, Lafayette.
🎓 Education
On Thursday, President Ramesh Kolluru addressed faculty concerns by explaining that one-time resources helped balance the FY27 operating budget despite a decade-long deficit.
He urged university leaders to focus on generating revenue, reducing costs & aligning initiatives with Louisiana Vision 2035.
🏥 Health
At Ochsner campuses, the Eat Fit initiative offers approved foods and beverages at 50% off to make healthy options more affordable for patients, visitors, and staff; the program now expands from 500 restaurant partners to hospital cafeterias (as researchers evaluate its impact).
🏈 Sports
The Lafayette Christian Knights won against Westminster Christian 44-40 in Opelousas on Friday with a strong defense that included six sacks and key special teams plays.
The team will now travel to central Louisiana next week to face the undefeated Alexandria Trojans while working to improve penalties and red zone efficiency.
Cecilia beat Teurlings Catholic 41-21 in a high school football game on Thursday (Sept.
10) at Teurlings Catholic High School in Lafayette.
Louisiana rappers Lil Wayne and Boosie joined LSU coach Lane Kiffin and the team on Victory Hill before their game against Louisiana Tech yesterday.
They were on the home sideline as the Tiger Stadium crowd cheered the Tigers.
Lafayette High football beat Franklin 50-7 on Friday with running back Jaden Celestine (159 yards, four touchdowns) despite battling illness; the Mighty Lions improved to 2-0 and will face the Erath Bobcats next Friday at 7 p.m.
Louisiana football met No. 15 USC in Los Angeles on Saturday, Sept.
12, and the Trojans won 42 to 21. Quarterback Lunch Winfield led the Cajuns, though USC’s Jayden Maiava took advantage of defensive lapses, leaving the team with new challenges for the season.
DaShun Lightfoot of the Wreckin' Rams rushed for 270 yards and five touchdowns in a 36-28 win, while Westgate's quarterback Noah Antoine passed for 247 yards in a road victory.
Cecilia's strong safety Demarcus Babineaux helped secure a 44-21 win, rounding out week 2 of Acadiana prep football.
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