Good morning, Lafayette.

Horror buff Jason Cavallaro is promoting his new guide, Cracking Spines: Three Decades of Horror, with nearly 700 book recommendations and signings on Oct.

16 at The Book Rack and Oct. 17 at Barnes and Noble in Lafayette. He aims to help readers discover overlooked titles (including classics by Lovecraft).

A new report shows Louisiana’s adult obesity rate dropped from 39.2% in 2024 to 35.6% in 2025 (the lowest level since 2016), and Gov. Jeff Landry said state health officials will continue to boost prevention and nutrition programs.

Eunice Bobcats won 35-33 over Church Point Bears on Friday after junior cornerback Xavier Malveaux made a key 56-yard pick-six that kept their perfect season alive, and coach Andre Vige said the turnover was the turning point in the game.

Louisiana football overcame Arkansas State on Saturday at Cajun Field during homecoming, winning 28-21.

Quarterback Lunch Winfield led the offense (and the Cajuns' defense set a strong tone) for a promising Sun Belt Conference play.

The UL Ragin’ Cajuns opened Sun Belt play with a homecoming game Saturday, Oct.

3 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium against Arkansas State, moving to a 3-1 record. Coach Michael Desormeaux said the team still needs to improve ball security and adjust its offense and defense (including the return of redshirt junior receiver Shelton Sampson) to build on its performance.

St. Thomas More won its homecoming game Friday at Cougar Stadium by defeating Lafayette High 42-7.

The Cougars (4-1) built a two-touchdown lead quickly and showed a balanced attack throughout the contest.

Erath High finished a 45-20 win over North Vermilion on Friday as quarterback Landen DeRouen threw two touchdown passes and rushed for a score—building an insurmountable lead—and the Bobcats now prepare for next week's game against Lakeshore.

On Friday, the Tigers rallied from a 21-point deficit to win their homecoming game 56-34 as sophomore running back Keith Guillory rushed for 267 yards and two touchdowns.

The comeback followed an early 21-0 start that spurred the team into a determined response.

In Acadiana high school football Week 5 on Thursday, Thomas Carter rushed for 234 yards and three touchdowns in a 32-8 win over Abbeville—while Keith Guillory and teammates, along with Chase Cary and Zade Prejean, posted standout numbers, with Collin Rideau helping Opelousas secure a 28-26 win over Lafayette Christian.