Good morning, Lafayette.

Thousands gathered at Girard Park (Oct.

9-11) for the 52nd Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, an event that mixed classic Cajun and Creole traditions with new exhibits and a sixth stage to show the culture's evolution.

The University Avenue underpass mural project has been put on ice by Mayor-President Boulet due to ongoing road construction near Cameron Street, and the $100,000 contract with muralist Jefferson was canceled.

Local art advocates remain hopeful the initiative may be revised and reintroduced later.

Louisiana Tech's outgoing president Jim Henderson apologized for canceling promised 4% raises after UL System leadership urged him to tap the brakes on the increases—UL officials pointed to financial concerns and a bond rating downgrade, while the Board of Supervisors will meet on Oct. 22.

Louisiana has imposed a temporary ban on southern flounder fishing for both recreational and commercial sectors from Oct.

15 to Nov. 30—covering all gear types—to allow the species to repopulate during spawning season.

Health inspectors reviewed three Lafayette restaurants from Sept.

28 to Oct. 5 — China Express, El Paso Mexican Grill and Kirin Sushi Steak House were cited for health violations.

The Lafayette Parish Planning Commission approved one of two residential developments south of Youngsville on Monday, Oct.

12 after traffic and drainage concerns led to rejecting the other proposal. The approved project from Stillwater Development aims to ease the parish's housing shortage.

Louisiana football lost 32-31 to Louisiana Tech in Week 6 and will face Troy next week.

Coach Michael Desormeaux said the team plans to improve ball security & develop its run game ahead of the matchup.

Monday, Oct. 12, The Daily Advertiser released its Top 5 high school football performers from Week 6 in Lafayette and nearby areas.

The rankings feature players who broke losing streaks and shined in district openers — a nod to local talent on the field.

Voting is open for the Daily Advertiser Athlete of the Week for fall sports from Oct.

5-11; local high school athletes in football, volleyball, and cross country are named, and votes close at 9 a.m. Friday in Lafayette and surrounding parishes (nominations can be sent by email).