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in Lafayette
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Office Hours, a cherished Lafayette lunch spot that served the community for over 20 years, is closing at the end of this week with its final plate lunches; today features smothered pork roast with rice and gravy while Friday will serve meatball stew—customers are encouraged to visit for more details before it shuts its doors. KATC
- ➤ Office Hours Sandwich Shop at 2303 W. Pinhook Road in mid-city Lafayette will close Friday after a 20-year run—owners Aaron and Rene Miller said the eatery will end service and invite customers to stop by for more details. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is hosting its two-day 'Paint the Town Red' competition during Homecoming Week as local businesses and schools decorate their buildings. The event will finish on Saturday when the Cajun football team faces Southern Miss at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium — prizes will be given for the best displays. News 15
- ➤ Acadien families from Louisiana and Canada are celebrating their heritage at Le Grand Réveil Acadien festival in Lafayette—festivities at Vermilionville on October 14 brought Cajun families while fewer Canadians attended due to US remarks. The week-long event will conclude in Church Point on Saturday. News 15
- ➤ This Hispanic Heritage Month program called Vozes del Camino celebrates Latino culture and immigrant contributions that have helped shape Acadiana. It shares local stories from Downtown Lafayette’s Latin Music Festival, a Spanish teacher at Charles Burke Elementary, and an artist who turns memories into art — adding heart and legacy to our community. KATC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The National EMS Academy is offering a 12-week hybrid EMT training program at campuses including Lafayette with tuition reimbursement for students who sign a two-year service agreement with Acadian Ambulance Service. Orientation is Nov 4 and 5 and classes begin Nov 17—95% of recent graduates receive job offers after completing the program. The Daily Advertiser
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 200 block of W. St. Mary Boulevard between Johnston Street and Brook Avenue will be closed October 20 to 22 for work on the South Gravity Sewer Lift Station project by LUS’s contractor NCMC, LLC. Detour routes have been posted and local access remains, and drivers are advised to plan ahead (detours include Brook Avenue, Albert Street, Calder Street, Johnston Street, W. University Avenue and St. Landry Street). City of Lafayette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Medicare Open Enrollment began October 15 and will run through December 7 — LaSHIP counselors at the Louisiana Department of Insurance are available to help beneficiaries review their coverage and switch plans if needed. KATC
- ➤ Lafayette's healthcare community gathered at St. Pius Catholic Church — a local hub for healthcare events — for its annual White Coat Mass on Oct. 15. Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel led the service — honoring St. Luke, the patron saint of doctors. News 15
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU women's basketball point guard MiLaysia Fulwiley explained why she transferred from South Carolina to LSU—she said LSU offered a better fit for her skills and goals. The Daily Advertiser
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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+.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Insiders' Salon
Evening — Acadiana Center for the Arts — RSVP required — Experience a soirée of art, conversation, and live music in a creative setting.
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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.
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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.
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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk
8:30-11:00 a.m. — Moncus Park — Registration fee applies — Honor the legacy of a heroic firefighter while enjoying a community run and walk.
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