Good morning, Lafayette.

Gala Guys Social at Giles Automotive in Lafayette brings 30 local men including Storm Track 15's Dan Romano to raise $40,000 for youth mentorship programs, while a memorial ride honoring Mickey Shunick saw cyclists pedal from Moncus Park to the ghost bike near Blackham Coliseum yesterday.

Buc-ee’s is planning its first Louisiana locations with the Ruston store set to open mid‑2027 off Interstate 20 and the Lafayette store projected for early 2028 near Louisiana Avenue amid construction delays.

Broussard held its second annual Monsters on Main Halloween Parade, drawing costumed crowds along Main Street—newly remodeled—where families enjoyed contests and candy as the parade moved from Main Street and Morgan Avenue to City Hall.

A concert featuring Dustin Dale Gaspard will raise funds for UL Lafayette music students when Friends of Music Acadiana host their 'Boots, Bayous, and Blues' fundraiser on Oct.

16 at Gilfry-Ducrest Auditorium in Angelle Hall, with Tanner Bingaman and The Angelle All-Stars performing to support scholarship aid.

SpaceX signed a contract with the Industrial Development Board of Vermilion Parish for Starbase Louisiana.

The deal includes a $24 billion tax exemption and a promise to create 3,000 high-paying jobs, which will start once launch-pad permits are issued + it is hailed as a boost for a struggling parish.

Louisiana residents can buy THC-infused drinks that meet federal guidelines, but new legislation will limit beverages to 0.4 mg total THC per container when it takes effect Nov.

12. This change may prompt manufacturers to adjust their products.

Opelousas football earned a 28-26 win over Lafayette Christian Academy on Oct.

2 at Donald Gardner Stadium, with senior quarterback Collin Rideau rushing for 95 yards, three touchdowns, and a decisive five-yard run in the fourth quarter as the Tigers moved to 4-1 before district play.