Good morning, Lafayette.

Lafayette’s Acadian paramedics Jimmy Dupuy and Brent Pellegrin were inducted on Oct.

14 into the Louisiana First Responders Christian Association Hall of Fame at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. Their recognition honored community service + youth mentorship.

Local swim instructor Jennifer Simms has helped children and adults in Acadiana build water safety skills and confidence following lessons that started after Hurricane Katrina + she now trains junior lifeguard candidate Caliph Newton with sessions moved to St. Martinville and Opelousas.

Downtown advocates urged council members to reject the conditional use permit for Plush Syndicate, a planned 325-capacity nightclub at 201 Jefferson St. Owner Quintin Borel said he will comply with all city rules, while the council will consider the permit Tuesday with a final vote scheduled for Nov. 10.

Vote now for the Daily Advertiser Athlete of the Week featuring standout local high school athletes from Oct.

12-18 (voting closes at 9:00 a.m. on Friday) as contenders from Lafayette, Acadiana and nearby parishes are recognized for their performances.

LSU football defeated Mississippi State 31-0 on Oct.

17 at Tiger Stadium, moving up four spots in the coaches poll to No. 17 & now faces Auburn next.

UL football coach Michael Desormeaux and players Fitzgerald West Jr and Jake St. Andre spoke about their Week 7 33-6 win over Troy.

They shared insights on key plays that boosted team morale.