Good morning, Lafayette.

Habitat for Humanity hosted the first night of its 'Courageous Community Conversations' series Monday evening to gather feedback from residents (Oasis, Quiet Town, and Resilience Rise) on strengthening northside neighborhoods.

The nonprofit will hold a second session Tuesday evening for residents from McComb-Veazey, LaPlace, and Freetown to guide future housing and supportive service plans.

Rotary Point along the Vermilion River was created in the mid-1980s during an oil bust to bring optimism to Lafayette, and local architect Fabian Patin with Bob Cole secured Rotary Club funds to improve the site.

The area now features benches—picnic tables, flowering azaleas and live oaks planted to honor international Rotary presidents—and remains a vibrant community space.

Work on the Buc-ee's travel center in Lafayette has started at the northeast corner of Interstate 10 — Louisiana Avenue, but delays push its opening to 2028 while another site in Ruston is set for 2026.

French Ambassador Laurent Bili visited Acadiana from Oct.

10 to 12 to celebrate Cajun and Creole culture at the Festivals Acadiens et Créoles — he joined local traditions like the ceremonial boudin cutting and stressed that French immersion programs are vital to preserve local Francophone roots. This visit highlighted an important bond between France and Louisiana.

Baranco Elementary hosted the award-winning Prime Time Reading Program that engages students and families in reading— the program earned the 2025 American Prize from the Library of Congress.

The six-week program first attracted over 40 families and will soon expand to Head Start centers in Lafayette and Iberia parishes, providing community resources and free books.

Louisiana law requires minors to be at least 14 to work and limits 14- and 15-year-olds to 3 hours on school days and 8 hours on non-school days with summer hours extended until 9 p.m.—rules set by FLSA and Title 23.

The guidelines also mandate a 30-minute break for any 5-hour work period for minors under 16.

LSU will play Vanderbilt on Saturday at 11 a.m. CT at FirstBank Stadium, and head coach Brian Kelly said his team will focus on stopping dual-threat quarterback Diego Pavia by limiting his run game—helping force predictable offensive plays.

Pavia’s strong running ability and high third-down conversion rate make him a key factor in Vanderbilt’s offense.

UL football quarterback Walker Howard will be cleared for full practice this week after undergoing oblique surgery on Sept 4 following an injury in the season opener against Rice—head coach Michael Desormeaux said he is eager to get back on the field as the team prepares for the Oct 18 homecoming game against Southern Mississippi. The move could shift playing time from third-string QB Lunch Winfield, who has been leading the team since the loss to James Madison.

Alyse Young Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — El Paso Mexican Grill — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music with singer-songwriter Alyse Young from Lafayette.

Rory Scovel Live Comedy Show

7-10 PM — Club 337 — Reserved Seating ($30) + General Admission ($25) — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Rory Scovel known for his appearances on Netflix, HBO, and Apple TV+.

Daryl Felsberg Stand-Up Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Cité des Arts — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with the larger-than-life comedian Daryl Felsberg.

Forged in the Fire: The Forgiven

4:30-6:30 p.m. — Cité des Arts — Check event page for cost — A powerful stage play exploring redemption and forgiveness that promises to inspire.

Alyse Young Performance at Park Bistro

6-10 p.m. — Park Bistro — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of music with local artist Alyse Young in a cozy bistro setting.

2025 Hometown Classic Golf Tournament

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM — Oakbourne Country Club — Registration required — Play in the 18th Annual Spring fundraiser supporting local initiatives at a beloved Lafayette course.

T' Monde: Blackpot Festival 2025

2-6 p.m. — Vermilionville Performance Center — Check back for ticket details — Experience the vibrant sounds of Cajun music performed by local talent Drew Simon.

Insiders' Salon

Evening — Acadiana Center for the Arts — RSVP required — Experience a soirée of art, conversation, and live music in a creative setting.

Alyse Young Live Performance

6-9 p.m. — Sushi Mizu — No cover charge — Enjoy soothing tunes from singer-songwriter Alyse Young while dining on delicious sushi.

Acadiana Eats Festival

11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Cottage Developers — Free entry — Celebrate local cuisine with delicious food and family-friendly activities at this beloved festival.