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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 7

Jason Aldean is coming to Lourdes Stadium in March

Plus, a new regional fire training hub, Judice's new classrooms and the Cajuns at 4 p.m. today.

The Today in Lafayette team2 stories19 sources5 min read

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Jason Aldean will headline a two-day rodeo and concert at Lourdes Stadium in March

Tickets go on sale Nov. 13 for the March 5-⁠6 event

  1. Nov. 10Presale sign-up closes.
  2. Nov. 12Presales begin at 10 a.m.
  3. Nov. 13Public ticket sales begin at 10 a.m.
  4. March 5Jason Aldean headlines the first night.
  5. March 6Treaty Oak Revival headlines the second night.

Sources: The Advocate, 97.3 The Dawg

If you've been waiting for a reason to pull on your boots, here it is. Jason Aldean and Treaty Oak Revival will headline Battle in the Boot, a two-day mix of live music and rodeo at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. Aldean plays Fri., March 5, and Treaty Oak Revival plays Sat., March 6. Lauren Alaina and Fox N' Vead are on the bill too.

  • Rodeo: bull riding, barrel racing and freestyle bullfighting
  • Add-ons: pit passes and behind-the-chutes tours
  • Packages: hotel, RV parking and tailgating options
  • Presale sign-up: dmgpresents.com/bbb_lafayette

It's the first stadium event for the touring show. "The music matters as much as what happens in the dirt," said Hunter Price, founder and CEO of Bulls, Bands & Barrels. We suggest you sign up for the presale before Tuesday, then try again on the Nov. 13 on-sale at ragincajuns.evenue.net/events/BBB.

19stops on the 2027 Bulls, Bands & Barrels schedule

Lafayette's two-day show is the first stadium event for the touring production.

Source: The Advocate

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Public Safety

Lafayette's fire training center is now a regional training hub for Acadiana

If you know a firefighter outside Lafayette, here's news for them. The has been designated a regional training facility. It was announced at a press conference Thursday, Nov. 5, where State Fire Marshal Chad Sonnier spoke, at the center on North Dugas Road off North University Avenue.

  • Partners: Lafayette Consolidated Government, Lafayette Fire Department, State Fire Marshal
  • Open to: firefighters from Lafayette Parish and neighboring parishes
  • Cost: free regional training
  • Coming later: live-fire exercises

Officials say the designation will bring training, testing and future live-fire exercises closer to home. Firefighters across Acadiana will get greater access to training, certifications and specialized instruction. Firefighters, local leaders and state officials gathered to celebrate the city's new role.

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News Notes

Judice

LPSS has opened a $20 million expansion at Judice Middle School that adds 22 classrooms and a new library, and the community open house is today from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Board member Brit Latiolais says no additional tax dollars went to building it. KATC

Judice's expansion adds 22 classrooms and a new library

$20 million
for the Judice Middle School expansion
22
new classrooms, plus a library
$365 million
in LPSS projects underway

Source: KATC

I-49 comments

The public comment deadline on the I-49 Lafayette Connector draft environmental review is now Dec. 22, extended from Sept. 12. You can comment at www.lafayetteconnector.com or comment@lafayetteconnector.com. The Advocate

Testing

Lafayette Parish school leaders asked state lawmakers to reduce student testing and teacher requirements at the school system's annual legislative breakfast. Superintendent Francis Touchet said cutting testing is one of the district's biggest priorities. KLFY

Cajuns

The Ragin' Cajuns (5-3, 2-2 Sun Belt) host South Alabama (4-4, 2-2) at 4 p.m. today at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium in the annual "" game, and you can watch on ESPN+. Louisiana is trying to extend its bowl-eligibility streak to nine consecutive years. "You've got to have the week one excitement again to get back out there," coach Michael Desormeaux said. KATCThe Advocate

Friday football

Lafayette High beat Acadiana 33-14, ending a drought against the Wreckin' Rams that began in 2006. Cecilia beat Carencro 51-22 to lock up a home playoff game and, The Daily Advertiser reports, a share of the district title. The AdvocateThe AdvocateThe Daily Advertiser

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Around Louisiana

Mammoth

Landowner Curt Matte found mammoth remains on private property near Richard in Acadia Parish after spotting a fragmented tooth in the soil. He then found part of a lower jaw and called Dr. Jennifer Hargrave, director of the Lafayette Science Museum and a paleontologist. The discovery reportedly includes lower jaws, teeth and what appear to be tusks, though details on the animal's age and size aren't known yet. The find also gives UL Lafayette students hands-on research experience. The Advocate97.3 The DawgDonaldsonville Chief

Newspapers

Fourteen small Acadiana newspapers, the last owned by the company of the late Braxton Moody III, have been sold with a printing press to Kentucky-based Paxton Media Group. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Advocate

14Acadiana newspapers sold to Paxton Media Group

Louisiana State Newspapers sold the papers and a printing press, and terms were not disclosed.

Source: The Advocate

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The Wrap

Looking for a Cajun music night? BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet plays Hideaway Kitchen on Lee tonight. For 42 years, the band has been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Laissez les bons temps rouler.

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  1. Fri., Nov. 6UL System OKs a SpaceX lease on 5 acres at Pecan Island
  2. Thurs., Nov. 5Buc-ee's breaks ground Monday, and UL hosts South Alabama Saturday
  3. Wed., Nov. 4Federal observers visited Lafayette polls; a local fire chief heads to Colorado
  4. Tues., Nov. 3Flu season is early in Louisiana, and St. Augustine takes No. 1
  5. Mon., Nov. 2Storms and a cold front are forecast for Election Day
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Today in Lafayetteto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

Jason Aldean is coming to Lourdes Stadium in March

Plus, a new regional fire training hub, Judice's new classrooms and the Cajuns at 4 p.m. today.

The TLDR

  1. Jason Aldean headlines Battle in the Boot at Lourdes Stadium, March 5-6
  2. Lafayette's fire training center is now a regional hub
  3. Judice Middle School's open house is today, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
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