Good morning, Lafayette.

The International Order of Mrs. Ropers will host the 4th Annual Mrs. Roper Romp at New Old Vogue (422 Jefferson Street) on Saturday, Oct.

17 starting at 10:30 a.m. Locals are invited to join this downtown event.

Bun’s, a fast-casual restaurant specializing in hamburgers + Philly steak + chicken wings, will open soon at 2424 Ambassador Caffery Parkway.

Co-owners Jordan Younis and Don Mousa signed a lease this month to renovate the space that once hosted a coffee shop and other eateries.

LEDA will hold a groundbreaking for its Small Business Success Center at the Holy Rosary Redevelopment site at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday near the corner of Louisiana Avenue and Carmel Drive — the center will connect Main Street businesses, microenterprises and self-employed individuals with necessary resources.

Cardinal Fun Fest will support Catholic education by hosting a family-friendly event with activities designed to boost local school programs and religious education initiatives in Lafayette.

The event is planned to offer community engagement and fun for children and adults alike.

The Lafayette Parish School Board approved using reserve funds of *$14 million* on Oct.

8 to keep the Ovey Comeaux Workforce Innovation Academy on track for a planned opening in 2028-29 while the district awaits bond financing next year.

Lafayette drainage crews cleared pump stations at River Oaks today ahead of heavy rain forecast for the weekend to ensure pumps can move up to 50,000 gallons per minute away from neighborhoods.

Officials advise residents to keep trash out of storm drains to help prevent flooding.

Niche ranked the top five Louisiana cities for young professionals by looking at job opportunities, affordable housing and nightlife — Metairie came first, followed by New Orleans, Lafayette, Baton Rouge and Shreveport.

The study was released early today.

Friday Night Live Week 6 highlighted matchups featuring Acadiana at Barbe, West St. Mary at LCA, Delcambre at Catholic High New Iberia, Sacred Heart VP at St. Edmund, and Abbeville versus Notre Dame on Oct.

9 (CDT). Updates were posted moments after the games ended for local sports fans.

Westminster Christian Lafayette remained unbeaten after edging Ascension Episcopal 27-26 on Thursday, Oct.

8. The Chargers improved to 6-0 as Ascension Episcopal dropped to a 3-3 record.

LSU begins a seven-game SEC stretch with a challenge against No. 25 Kentucky today (6 p.m. CT at Kroger Field).

Coaches Baker and Sloan, who share a long history, will test their teams as each aims to boost its postseason resume.

Sam Houston met Lafayette High last night in Week 6 of Friday Night Live as part of the local sports series.

The FNL 26 broadcast kept community fans updated on the contest.