Good morning, Lafayette.

Lafayette Public Library requires nearly 148,000 patrons to renew their library cards by showing an ID and proof of Lafayette Parish connection within the next six months to keep borrowing benefits — email reminders have been sent and those using school IDs remain exempt.

A Lafayette-based coalition hosted an event yesterday to connect formerly incarcerated women with vital support (resources and job training) as they rebuild their lives, according to the Lafayette District Reentry Coalition.

Louisiana first responders were honored at the Hall of Fame and Recognition Banquet at Heymann Performing Arts Center in Lafayette on Wednesday, Oct.

14. The event inducted 12 first responders for their work saving lives and sacrifice, with leaders emphasizing faith-based service.

Lafayette native and former pro tennis player Chanda Rubin discussed her debut children's book 'Alora’s Pajama Party and Her Secret Sleepover Squad' on MidDay with Darla.

The book will be released Tuesday, Nov. 17 and is available for pre-order from Susan Schadt Press and other major retailers.

Martha Graham Dance Company, the oldest in America, will perform at Heymann Performing Arts Center on Friday, Oct.

16 at 7:30 p.m. Jackie Lyle of Performing Arts Serving Acadiana says it is the most significant dance event in 40 years.

At a forum on Oct. 13 at Carencro Community Center, candidates for District 2 on the Lafayette Parish School Board discussed teacher retention, budget challenges, and public comment procedures ahead of the Nov.

3 election (Davidson and Herbert-McZeal offered different approaches).

Louisiana officials declared an emergency closing state waters to recreational amberjack fishing effective Oct.

14 after federal limits were met, and a six-week southern flounder closure starts today to protect fish stocks (federal waters remain closed until the 2027 season).

Cajun Clean Express Wash at 3605 Johnston St. in Lafayette is hosting a haunted car wash from 7 to 11 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through the end of October (charges start at $40 per vehicle and $30 for members).

Two LLCs led by David Jonathan Foreman bought the 20,000 sqft office building at 100 Enterprise Blvd north of Maurice for $3.35 million from Johnston Street Ventures LLC — which had purchased it for $2.78 million in 2021.

Built in 1981, the building houses multiple tenants.

Beau Chêne High School's football team remembered late teammate Santiago Solis-Nava with focused practices & an upcoming game to honor his legacy, saying his memory will inspire every play today.

STM running back Landyn Craft and Northside safety Clint Cormier were named the Courtesy Automotive Legendary Players of the Week for Week 5 on Oct.

14; the honor recognizes their standout plays this season.