Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of September.
Good morning, Lafayette.
🚧 Accidents
Katie Guillory—a Carencro High graduate and former LSU athlete—lost her lower left leg in a jet ski accident on the Fourth of July and is now beginning recovery as her family hosts a community blood drive on Oct.
18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South College Shopping Center, with each donation contributing $30 toward hospital bills.
💼 Business
LFT Fiber opened its new downtown office at 214 Jefferson St. on September 12 — city officials including Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet said the move boosted local internet connectivity and quality of life.
The community-owned provider plans to work closely with downtown businesses to drive future innovation.
🎓 Education
Lafayette native Rhonda Broussard was named a knight in the French (Ordre des Palmes Académiques) for her lifelong work promoting French language and culture.
She founded Beloved Community and was honored at a ceremony held on Sept. 9.
🏈 Sports
LSU beat Florida 20—10 at Tiger Stadium last Saturday, with sophomore safety Dashawn Spears making two interceptions including a pick—6.
The team held its No. 4 ranking and will face Southeastern Louisiana next week.
🎉 Lafayette Events
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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.
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.
PetSmart Adoption Event
10 AM – 1 PM — PetSmart — Free entry — Meet adorable adoptable cats and dogs ready to find their forever homes.
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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