Today
in Lafayette
Friday, October 4th, 2024
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Inaugural Eagle Gumbeaux Cook-off raised funds for the Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy and the Eagle Athletics Booster Club. News 15
- ➤ The Hub, a faith-based nonprofit in Lafayette, offers unhoused and impoverished individuals access to essential services through a dignity-enhancing points system. The Advocate
- ➤ The Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center is participating in the BISSELL Pet Foundation's national 'Empty the Shelters' event to encourage pet adoption by reducing adoption fees. BY Local News
- ➤ A voter registration event in Lafayette, organized by Voice of the Experienced, educates and registers formerly incarcerated individuals, underscoring the power and importance of their participation in democracy. KATC
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A three-vehicle crash in Lafayette led to the temporary closure of the northeast Evangeline Thruway's northbound lanes due to a traffic signal pole being knocked down, with no reported injuries. News 15
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chad Credeur's defense team files over 20 motions ahead of a motions hearing for his trial on first-degree murder charges for the deaths of three individuals in Lafayette. The Advocate
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette is developing neighborhoods along Evangeline Thruway into mixed-income areas with new businesses and parks, preparing for its conversion into an interstate highway. KLFY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Exploring Lafayette's unique coffee shops offers tourists and locals alike a chance to relax and connect amidst the city's diverse café scene. Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
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Eddie B - Teachers ONLY Comedy Tour '24
Experience a night of laughter and relatable humor tailored for educators with Eddie B on his 2024 comedy tour.
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Sugarman Triathlon & Duathlon
Experience an exciting day of competition at the Sugarman Triathlon & Duathlon, featuring a spectator-friendly course around Sugar Mill Pond in Youngsville.
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Gregg Martinez Live at LARC's Acadian Village
Experience the vibrant music of Gregg Martinez at LARC's Acadian Village in Lafayette.
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Couture for a Cause: A Designer Fashion Show
Experience a stylish evening filled with high fashion, gourmet food, and community support as local designers showcase their collections for a meaningful cause.
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Alyse Young Live at La Pizzeria Lafayette
Experience the soulful performance of singer-songwriter Alyse Young, as she captivates the audience with her music at La Pizzeria Lafayette.
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Festival Acadiens et Créoles
Experience over 40 years of Cajun and Creole culture through three days of music, dancing, food, and crafts at this vibrant community festival.
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Annual World Championship Gumbo Cookoff
Experience a family-oriented food festival featuring a gumbo cookoff, youth competition, live music, and Cajun/Creole cuisine in historic downtown New Iberia.
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2024 South Louisiana Community Health Summit: Innovation and Collaboration
Learn about innovative community health initiatives and meet local champions of change at the 2024 South Louisiana Community Health Summit.
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Rhythms on the River: GTO Concert
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Lafayette's cherished outdoor concert series, set against the backdrop of the scenic River Ranch Town Square.
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Irish Music and Storytelling Night at Cité des Arts
Experience the captivating melodies of Irish traditional music and storytelling with Danny O'Flaherty and masters Mulvihill, Carberry, and Brouder.
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