Good morning, Lafayette.

Acadiana leaders on a delegation compared local progress with Chattanooga successes and urged clubs and agencies to collaborate more effectively while a seven-figure donation to finish funding the Louisiana Music Museum could be announced soon as construction at Vermilion and Buchanan streets is set to start in January.

On National Cheeseburger Day, the Acadiana Advocate team shared their favorite local cheeseburger spots, including Fat Pat’s at 117 Westmark Blvd in Lafayette + Burger Smith in Broussard, with selections spanning smashed burgers to classic options.

UL is set to face UAB at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium at 7 p.m. Saturday in a game expected to feature a strong rushing attack, and coach Michael Desormeaux said the defense must be tough to stop UAB's solid ground game—especially after a 42-23 loss in Illinois.

Acadiana area high school football Week 3 on Friday saw Joseph carry 245 yards and four touchdowns for a 41-27 win at Carencro while Clues posted 223 yards and three touchdowns in Opelousas.

Duplechin’s interception return and Williams’ 324-yard run helped Notre Dame and Southside secure wins, respectively.

Notre Dame's senior running back William Lavergne scored two touchdowns and rushed for 129 yards to lead his team to a 41-13 win over Teurlings Catholic Friday, snapping a five-game losing streak.

Coach Lewis Cook praised his full recovery and key plays that energized the team's 344 total rushing yards.

Lafayette Renaissance Tigers lost 41-12 to John Curtis on Friday, with four turnovers hindering their offense — a setback that Coach Hunter Landry said will push players to regroup for future games.

The Ragin’ Cajuns will host UAB at Cajun Field on Saturday as they search for their second win after a 49-30 loss to USC.

The game features sunny weather (high 93, low 72) and is expected to be a battle of the trenches.

Westgate won 28-12 against Jena in its first home game of the season, scoring on its opening play and giving coach Ryan Antoine his 100th career win (Noah Antoine’s 50-yard touchdown pass to Cayden Lancelin) before Opelousas is set to visit next week.

Louisiana’s defense recorded three sacks and forced three (three-and-outs) to keep UAB at 74 rushing yards during Sunday's game.