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in Lafayette
Sunday, September 14th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Various Acadiana parishes will host Halloween events for 2025—trick or treating is planned on October 31 in Duson, Carencro, Lafayette and Scott, along with a Spooktacular STEAM Fest at the Children’s Museum of Acadiana on October 4, a Monsters on Main parade in Broussard on October 10, and a Pumpkin Chunkin’ Contest at I-10 North Beach on November 1. Other parishes like Iberia, St. Martin and St. Landry will offer haunted attractions, trunk or treats and family-friendly celebrations with detailed times and locations provided for local residents. KATC
- ➤ Friday evening, students and neighbors gathered at UL campus to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed at a rally in Utah Valley — Louis Cohn of Turning Point USA’s chapter said the vigil highlighted a rise in political violence and a deep loss for the community. KATC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Department of Health is asking rural residents, hospitals, healthcare providers and community organizations for input on its Rural Health Transformation Program to improve care in rural areas—responses will be accepted online until 5 p.m. on Sept. 24. The program will focus on strategies like improving innovation, sustainability and workforce development to boost healthcare access. KATC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana football faced No. 25 Missouri yesterday at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium, with redshirt freshman Daniel Beale starting after a win over McNeese. Missouri, led by Beau Pribula and entering the game undefeated, met the challenge head-on—an important test as the season continues. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ LSU football and Florida players clashed during pregame warmups at Tiger Stadium Saturday night — the altercation was brief and did not involve any injuries. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ During UL football's road game at No. 25 Missouri, safety Maurion Eleam was carted off the field after Missouri's Cayden Green fell on him while he was blitzing — he was taken to a trauma center near Faurot Field. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ Comeaux football broke its three-year losing streak when the Spartans beat Patterson 34-30 in week 2 of the season—senior quarterback Sean Brinkhaus and coach Marquis Newsome said the win renewed the team’s focus for future games. The Daily Advertiser
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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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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.
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PetSmart Adoption Event
10 AM – 1 PM — PetSmart — Free entry — Meet adorable adoptable cats and dogs ready to find their forever homes.
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Sax in the City: Dee Lucas with The Dave Mouton EXPerience
7-10 p.m. — Brass Room — Tickets available — Experience a night of jazz featuring soulful saxophone and vibrant performances.
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