Good morning, Lafayette.

Moncus Park’s nonprofit conservancy is revisiting plans for the back 50 acres by shifting focus from a planned lake to nature trails, trees, and shade, citing maintenance concerns and evolving community needs.

Executive director J.P. MacFadyen shared these details on a local podcast.

Acadiana Area for Veterans is asking community members to donate personal care items to support roughly 600 veterans living in 28 nursing homes across Lafayette Parish.

Local drop boxes, including one at Ridge Elementary School (used each year for donations), remain largely empty.

Plush Syndicate, a proposed 325-person downtown nightclub with AI bartenders, is under council review today at 201 Jefferson St. and the owner agrees to meet conditions such as police contact at 200 patrons (a final vote will occur on Nov.

10 amid local safety concerns).

Former City Councilman Pat Lewis, who served on both the City-Parish Council and City Council, died unexpectedly; local officials say he was a hardworking community leader and are mourning his loss.

Al Hebert and Stacey Dempsey shared spooktacular food and drink ideas on Monday Mangé with The Frosted Apron yesterday, Oct.

19, featuring garlic+herb cheese stuffed biscuits that resembled pumpkins and creative treats for Halloween.

Retailers including HalloweenCostumes, Walmart, Target (ending deals on Oct.

24), Disney Store and others offer deep discounts up to 90% off and shipping options that deliver costumes by Halloween; Lafayette shoppers can order now though some require booking by Oct. 27 for free shipping.

Crews demolished the 60-year-old Corner Pantry at its Foreman Drive (Dulles Road) site to clear the way for a new Grab-N-Geaux convenience store with six fuel pumps, per Lafayette City Council approval.

Construction will begin once permits are finalized.

The Ragin’ Cajuns will play Southern Miss on Saturday, Oct.

24 at 4 p.m. CT at Carlisle-Faulkner Field in Hattiesburg; fans can watch the game live on ESPN+.

The Ragin’ Cajuns Water Ski Team clinched its seventh consecutive national title (13 overall) last night during the championship competition, showcasing the team’s ongoing excellence on the water.

After a 33-6 win Saturday, Oct.

17, at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium against Troy, the Ragin’ Cajuns will face Southern Miss next — head coach Michael Desormeaux credited his team’s determined defense for turning the tide after a loss to Louisiana Tech.

LSU will meet Auburn at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct.

24 inside Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn; betting odds favor LSU by 8.5 points with a 50.5 total and predictions expect a low-scoring game.