Good morning, Lafayette.

Actor RJ Mitte, known for his role on Breaking Bad and local appearances at Cajun Con (Dec.

2025), died Monday, Oct. 12 at 34 in Brownsville, Texas. He grew up partly in Louisiana and championed disability rights.

For more than 30 years, the Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program has helped teens build brighter futures.

Admissions lead Shawn Haley-Parker and public relations lead Marco Molina explained the program on MidDay with Darla.

Better the Earth Fest organized by WormLadyRecycles will offer recycling workshops, games, plant sales & vendor exhibits on Oct.

18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 105 Dorset Ave, helping residents learn sustainable practices and boost eco-friendly living.

Coastal advocates say that abandoned oil wells and platforms along the coast create hazards for boats and the environment, while state officials list 28,000+ inactive wells and warn that cleanup may cost $20 billion.

Lafayette Consolidated Government closed the Plantation Motor Inn and Express Inn — known for ongoing crime and unsafe conditions — on Evangeline Thruway, and city leaders are working to relocate residents.

Health inspectors cited three restaurants for critical food safety violations in Lafayette between Sept.

28 and Oct. 5. China Express faced 10 violations (including roaches and adulterated food) while El Paso Mexican Grill and Kirin Sushi Steak House had 6 and 2 violations, respectively.

After a challenging game against Louisiana Tech, coach Michael Desormeaux said quarterback Lunch Winfield is expected to bounce back in upcoming contests.

The junior is working to refine his play following his difficult outing earlier this week.

Local high school football fans in Lafayette Parish can now vote for the Daily Advertiser’s Midseason Player of the Year from a ballot featuring 60 players – votes will be accepted until Friday, Oct.

23, with the winner announced next week.

The Daily Advertiser released the Lafayette-area high school football Week 7 power rankings, listing the top 10 teams following Week 6 upsets.

District matchups will occur Thursday and Friday (teams are set to face key challenges).