Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.
Good morning, Lafayette.
🚧 Accidents
A car hit a utility box overnight at the Ambassador Caffery Parkway and Verot School Road intersection in Lafayette, leaving power out for several hours while crews work to replace the box and traffic officers manually direct vehicles away.
🏈 Sports
LSU football lost 31-24 to Vanderbilt on Oct 18 (the Tigers fell out of the top 10) and now must win its next four SEC games to try to remain in the top 15.
Experts say if other teams win, LSU could drop into the top 20 in the upcoming polls.
LSU football's starting left tackle, Tyree Adams, suffered a right knee injury in the first quarter of Saturday's game against Vanderbilt.
He walked off with a limp after getting help from trainers — redshirt sophomore DJ Chester replaced him.
Despite LSU losing on Saturday, quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw 19 completions on 28 attempts for 225 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions—marking his best performance this season and his second straight game with multiple touchdowns while he leads SEC quarterbacks in completions and attempts.
Louisiana's offense had a rough game in their 22-10 homecoming loss to Southern Miss in Week 8 as turnovers and penalties stalled scoring.
Quarterbacks Lunch Winfield and Walker Howard struggled to connect while the strong defense kept the opposition in check—leaving the team looking to improve before their Week 9 game against Troy.
LSU wide receiver Zavion Thomas scored a jaw-dropping 62‐yard touchdown on Saturday afternoon against Vanderbilt, breaking three tackles and outrunning a defender to set his career high with his third catch of the season.
🎉 Lafayette Events
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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.
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.
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.
Kat Higgins Live Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Acadiana Center for the Arts — Cost info not specified — Experience the enchanting Irish folk sounds of Kat Higgins fresh from Vancouver.
Texas State Bobcats vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Football
1-4 p.m. — Cajun Field — Entry fee varies — Catch the action as the Texas State Bobcats take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in this exciting football matchup.
Alyse Young Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — El Paso Mexican Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music with singer-songwriter Alyse Young from Lafayette.
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