Good morning, Lafayette.

Nick Pugh III was named the 2026 Lafayette Civic Cup recipient for his leadership + vision, which have made a lasting impact on the community.

Officials announced the honor to celebrate his contributions in Lafayette.

The 52nd annual Festivals Acadiens et Créole returns to Girard Park this week as local art vendors gather to display their work; vendors Heather Marie of Cocoro Studios Jewelry and Hannah Trahan of Eh Glazz Co. Stained Glass will participate in this vibrant cultural celebration.

South Louisiana Community College awarded over $186,000 in scholarships for fall 2026 at a reception held Oct.

6 at Downtown Convention Center. The event honored recipients and local donors (including Live Like Liam of Iberia Inc.).

The Lafayette Parish School Board will consider reallocating $22 million for more than a dozen district projects and a $14 million proposal to advance the Ovey Comeaux Workforce Innovation Academy today.

The move aims to enhance hands-on career training for students + support local workforce needs.

On Oct. 7, Louisiana health officials warned consumers not to eat recalled raw milk cheese from Sierra Nevada Cheese Co — tied to an E. coli outbreak affecting 13 people in nine states.

Officials advised discarding or returning the cheese and stressed that pasteurization kills harmful germs.

Lafayette Tractor Supply Co. will host a free Halloween pet photo event on Saturday, Oct.

10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pet owners can dress their furry friends to receive a photo, frame and bandana while supplies last.

Stillwater Development seeks preliminary plat approvals for two subdivisions south of Youngsville that will include 453 homes.

The Highpointe Farms and Evergreen Estates projects will be reviewed at 5 p.m. Monday by the parish planning commission.

LSU football, led by coach Lane Kiffin, will face Kentucky on Saturday, Oct.

10, in a crucial game for playoff hopes that has Lafayette fans watching closely.