Good morning, Lafayette.

Acadian Companies and the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs honored 18 veteran employees with Louisiana Veterans Honor Medals at the National EMS Academy in Lafayette on Friday, Sept.

25, recognizing their service and contribution to the community.

SpaceX met with about 100 residents Wednesday at the closed Pecan Island High School to discuss a rocket launch facility planned for 2029.

The company said launches will start slow & local investments and infrastructure upgrades will come despite concerns about noise and canal access.

Acadiana’s Choice awards saw over 371,000 votes cast with a 50% surge from last year.

The awards were announced Tuesday night at Acadiana Center for the Arts & recognized local businesses in more than 200 categories.

Children's Museum of Acadiana now hosts Draw Alive, an exhibit that transforms kids' artwork into digital characters.

The interactive display in Lafayette offers young visitors a fun way to see their drawings come alive.

Lafayette has been named a finalist for Medium City of the Year in the 2026 JRNY America Awards, honoring its distinct culinary and cultural scene + outdoor experiences.

Winners will be announced Oct. 2 in London, England.

Investigations into two Ole Miss student deaths uncovered packaged kratom, prompting state officials to remind locals that using the banned substance is risky under SB154, which took effect on Aug.

1. Authorities advise avoiding non-prescribed substances (kratom is classified as a Schedule 1 drug) and using trusted sources for medications.

LCG will close center lanes on Bertrand Drive between Johnston Street and North College Road starting Monday, Sept.

28 for underground utility work. Staged closures will move in sections until Tuesday, March 30 while traffic remains open for local residents and businesses.

Health officials have advised limiting fish consumption from Louisiana waterways such as the Vermilion and Mermentau rivers due to high mercury levels; women of childbearing age and young children must follow set meal limits to avoid mercury buildup.

LSU hosts Texas A&M today at Tiger Stadium at 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC, with both teams coming off losses and LSU coach Lane Kiffin aiming to rebound after a setback against Ole Miss.

The game could hinge on fewer mistakes for either side (especially with Aggies QB Marcel Reed challenging LSU’s defense).