Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of October.
Good morning, Lafayette.
🏘️ Community
Lafayette officials cut the ribbon on four new competition-level tennis courts at Thomas Park on Wednesday, Oct.
1. The upgraded courts feature improved fencing + designated space for future lighting enhancements.
On Oct. 1, the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children brought its Geaux Far Louisiana tour to the Lafayette Parish Public Library downtown to boost early education (birth to 5).
Officials cut the ribbon on four new tennis courts at Thomas Park, replacing older courts with improved fencing.
💼 Business
Local business leaders and technology experts met at Louisiana Immersive Technology Enterprise for the StateChain Summit, a two-day event — focusing on AI’s impact in business and government.
They will address concerns and explore opportunities as the summit continues this week.
🎭 Culture
Lafayette Travel invites the community to submit nominations for the 3rd annual Allons Awards honoring outstanding contributions in the hospitality industry from Oct.
2025 to Oct. 2026. Nominations close Saturday, Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m., and winners will be announced at the banquet on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Warehouse 535.
🎓 Education
At UL's Homecoming celebration in Lafayette, winners of the 2026 Paint the Town Red competitions were announced and event co-founder Susan Fisher was honored at the Fisher Early Childhood Development Center on Wed, Sept.
30.
📰 Real Estate
Building permits issued between Sept.
23 and Sept. 29 approved several projects in Lafayette, Youngsville and Broussard including a $51 million new Paul Breaux Elementary and Middle School and multiple commercial and residential projects. School and construction officials broke ground for the new school on June 24.
🏈 Sports
Local high school football in Lafayette Parish has entered Week 5 with teams like Westgate and Beau Chene keeping perfect records while winless teams aim for their first win — live score updates will be available Thursday, Oct.
1 and Friday, Oct. 2.
UL freshman punter Mason Golding, new from Australia, is learning American football rules as the Ragin' Cajuns welcome his transition.
Meanwhile, injury updates show linebacker Conor McPherson is out for the season and right guard Matt Broussard will miss the next game while sophomore Ashton Wright's weight loss boosts speed.
Lafayette Renaissance senior quarterback Kennan Brown passed for 744 yards with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions as the Tigers are 2-2 this season.
His improved decision-making and strong performance fuel local hopes for a state championship run.
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