Good morning, Lafayette.

Acadien Village hosted their fall festival with live music from the Adam Leger Band followed by Underground Zydeco and featured food trucks + local vendors.

The proceeds supported LARC programs for individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana has long been known for its giant alligators; in 1890 on Marsh Island, Edward McIlhenny shot a 19-foot alligator (the largest recorded), and later catches have measured up to 14 feet.

Wildlife officials estimate the state hosts over three million alligators, marking the region as a hotspot for these reptiles.

Louisiana football played Charlotte on Saturday, Sept.

26 at McColl-Richardson Field, with the Cajuns winning 35 to 14. Quarterback Lunch Winfield led the team as improved running back play helped secure the victory.

A Week 4 video recap showed highlights from the Acadiana football game against St. Thomas More, giving fans a clear look at the action on the field.

The Westgate Tigers won 27-6 Friday during homecoming week, improving to 4-0 — coach Ryan Antoine said the team must tighten up after some sloppy plays and work on their run game ahead of a tough home match against Carencro next week.

UL defense shined in a 34 to 7 road win over Charlotte at Jerry Richardson Stadium — holding the opponent to 6 first downs and forcing a fumble return touchdown.

The win moved UL to three wins and one loss as they prepare for homecoming against Arkansas State next Saturday.

High school football week 5 games are scheduled for Thursday and Friday across Acadiana, with matchups including Cecilia at Notre Dame and Lafayette at St. Thomas More and other contests among local teams.

Local high school football stars shined in Week 4 as standout players from Lafayette Christian, Westgate, Northwest, Westminster-Lafayette, and Church Point posted impressive stats on offense and defense, helping their teams secure key wins.

The Ragin’ Cajuns beat Charlotte 35-14 in Week 4 of college football on Saturday in Charlotte.

The win, coming after a tough loss to USC and a hard-fought game against UAB, gave Louisiana a boost on the road.