Good morning, Lafayette.

Louisiana-based Community Coffee partnered with Dolly Parton to launch the Cup of Ambition coffee line on Tuesday, Sept.

29 on National Coffee Day. Three roasts were developed with her input and a portion of proceeds will support the local Imagination Library for Lafayette Parish families.

Jim Deggy's Brick Oven Pizza and Brew House closed last Saturday, Sept.

26 in downtown Lafayette — employees say the restaurant is no longer serving customers.

Jim Deggy's Brick Oven Pizza & Brewery closed its doors for good last Saturday on Jefferson St. Employees confirmed the shutdown after just over two years in business, while building owner Ravi Daggula said he was unaware of the closure plans.

Country singer Riley Green announced his 2027 'That's Just Me' tour, which includes a Lafayette stop on May 22 at Cajundome Convention Center.

The tour runs from April to July next year with stops in U.S. and Canadian cities featuring special guests.

A Cajun horror-comedy premieres in Crowley on Oct.

3 at the historic Rice Theatre. Additional screenings are scheduled through Oct. 11 after a sold-out opening, and the film highlights local talent and Acadiana culture.

New state data shows that while nearly 70% of Louisiana AP exam scores qualify for college credits, only 11% of graduates earn high marks and just 40% attend schools offering five or more AP courses (compared to 80% nationally).

State Superintendent Cade Brumley praised the 30-point rise since 2019.

UL Lafayette is celebrating Homecoming Week with activities from a Paint the Town Red contest to a parade starting at 3 p.m. Saturday and a football game where the Cajuns will face Arkansas State at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium — multiple alumni events are also scheduled.

The bald cypress was named the state tree in 1963 because it grows well in Louisiana’s wet, swampy areas and loses its needles in the fall.

Its wood helped early settlers build homes and one tree is over 1,200 years old at Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge (showing its long history).

Miles Perret Cancer Services launches Givebacktober in October to connect Acadiana residents and local businesses with free programs for cancer patients and survivors.

Pre-orders for pink-themed merchandise are available at MPCS (110 Capital Dr. in Lafayette) to support the initiative.

The Ragin’ Cajuns Softball team announced four fall games in October with one in Lake Charles on Oct.

9 at 5:00 p.m. and three at Lamson Park on Oct. 14, Oct. 15, and Oct. 27 at 6:00 p.m. (Home game admission is $5, helping support team programs.)

Louisiana’s hunting seasons will begin on Oct.

3, with squirrel and rabbit hunts running through Feb. 28 and a special black-bellied whistling duck season running from Oct. 3 to Oct. 11 (hunters must have the required licenses and permits, including a WMA access permit on Wildlife Management Areas).