Good morning, Lafayette.

A national report from Mahjong 4 Friends showed Lafayette had the highest concentration of online mahjong players per resident.

The local mahjong hall Maison de Mahj, which opened in October 2025, now hosts lessons, leagues, and social games that bring residents together.

The TECHE Project will host its final Shake Your Trail Feather Festival on Saturday, Oct.

17 with a 4.5-mile costumed paddle parade from Poche Bridge to Parc des Ponts in Breaux Bridge before a free party begins at 11:30 a.m. Organizers will launch new paddling events along Bayou Teche in 2027.

UL Lafayette alumni have long advanced space exploration — directing Kennedy Space Center and engineering NASA’s Artemis II mission — and now SpaceX will build a $100 billion rocket launch site near Pecan Island that is expected to draw local rocket watchers.

At a Sept. 9 hearing, a judge ordered Ravi Daggula to complete selective demolition and asbestos removal at the old Travelodge on Pinhook Road within 45 days to expose an underlying historic structure; failing the order may lead to penalties.

Officials announced that Vermilion Parish's burn ban is now lifted after being in effect since August & residents can resume controlled outdoor burning.

Local high school football action saw five standout players earn top honors in Week 3 across Lafayette Parish and nearby areas, with four running backs powering their teams to strong wins.

The Daily Advertiser reported that these performances included multiple touchdowns and key plays.

Louisiana football faces UAB at 7 p.m. CT today at Cajun Field as the Cajuns aim for their second win of the season.

Key players remain sidelined while wide receiver Landon Strother returns to boost the offense.

Acadiana football beat Carencro 41-27 in their Week 3 rivalry game on Friday, Sept.

18 at Open Air Cro Dome. Syrian Joseph, returning from injury, rushed for nearly 200 yards and scored four times (he led a strong offensive push) as the team maintained its winning streak.

LSU landed in Memphis Friday and traveled to Oxford for Saturday’s top-10 SEC clash against Ole Miss.

Coach Lane Kiffin said practice is steady even as quarterback Sam Leavitt remains questionable (back spasms kept him out earlier) with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. at the stadium.