Good morning, Lafayette.

The 18th annual Volley for Hearts volleyball tournament and Halloween costume contest raised funds for children born with congenital heart defects on Saturday, Oct.

24 in Lafayette, an event that began after Sadie Reid was born with a congenital heart defect.

Brothers Peter and David John, who donated the former Pecan Island High School to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette last May for a coastal preservation center, said they support UL's decision to sell the property to SpaceX for development.

Creole Rendezvous celebrated Creole Heritage Month with zydeco music, cooking demonstrations, genealogy presentations, and Keith Frank’s Creole Connection on Saturday, Oct.

24 at Heymann Park, drawing families outdoors for food and fun.

Sixteen Louisiana chefs will showcase Cajun, Creole, seafood, and other regional dishes on Nov.

4 at City Hall by Recess in Chicago's West Loop as part of Taste Louisiana, with Louisiana-made beverages and live music to promote travel to the state.

Fifth-graders from Live Oak Elementary won the Lafayette Parish School Garden Initiative Cuisine du Jardin cook-off with a tropical jambalaya made from garden-grown vegetables and were honored at a luncheon Tuesday, Oct.

27 at the Lafayette Parish School System Cafe. Their MyPlate based menu included caramelized plantains and a lime-vinaigrette salad (mentored by District 1 City Council member Elroy Broussard and teacher Luisa Blanco).

St. Thomas More junior Brooks Resweber and Lafayette High junior Jamison Lange are competing this fall and winter in multiple major meets as they chase Division I (D1) college swimming opportunities.

Louisiana released its 2027 baseball schedule, announcing 34 home games (including a three game series with Troy), road trips to LSU and Southern Miss, and 15 matchups against 2026 NCAA postseason teams.

Louisiana cornerback Brent Gordon Jr. was named one of 15 semifinalists for the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, announced Tuesday, Oct.

27, and remains in contention for the nation’s top defensive back honor.

Lafayette High wide receiver Brendan Shullaw and defensive back Amontee Abraham were named the Legendary Players of the Week (Courtesy Automotive) for Week 7 after standout performances for the football team.