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Sunday, November 16th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local venues in Acadiana saw a busy week of live music shows as Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin’ Cajuns performed at Lakeview Park in Eunice Saturday and Wayne Toups with Jamey Bearb and Friends are set to perform at Cypress Cove Landing today—more concerts are scheduled throughout the week at venues in Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, and nearby towns. The Advocate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Lafayette can view the Leonid meteor shower peak tonight—its meteors coming from debris of comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle with about 10 to 15 meteors visible per hour under dark skies. The Daily Advertiser
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yury Remedio, owner of the new Cuban restaurant on Johnston Street, is seeking to rezone a lot on Verot School Road for a 50,000-square-foot entertainment center called The Colosseum—designed with a pool, live music floor, and bars that mimic the Roman Colosseum—while nearby residents worry about extra traffic and noise. The zoning commission will review the request at 5 p.m. Monday. The Advocate
- ➤ Lafayette Consolidated Government and Basin Arts are inviting Acadiana artists to submit designs for a large mural that will cover the University Avenue underpass — a gateway connecting downtown with civic centers. Selected finalists will receive a $1,000 design stipend and the final artist will be chosen based on experience and artistic vision. KATC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The first round of LHSAA state football playoffs ended with blowout wins in all eight divisions and several teams scoring over 50 points. The results show Lafayette’s team lost 41—7 to St. Thomas More in the Division I Select contest, with full scores listed for each matchup. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ St. Thomas More won its fifth straight state volleyball title on Saturday at the Cajundome when coach Jessica Burke called a timeout as the Cougars trailed by two points in the fourth set + Mallory Franklin and Claire Thomson scored the final points while Marvel Potier was named Outstanding Player. The Advocate
- ➤ On November 15th, the Cajundome in Lafayette hosted the LHSAA State Volleyball Championship where Country Day celebrated a win over Central Catholic in Division V and Dunham faced Newman in Division IV—photos show key plays by athletes like Layla Henderson and Jade Washington. The Advocate
- ➤ Westminster-Lafayette earned its first playoff win in school history on Friday by beating Sacred Heart of Ville Platte 26-21—Coach Kent Gable said his team battled through a tough season and will travel to New Roads to face Catholic High of Pointe Coupee in the regional round. The Advocate
- ➤ In Friday’s state playoff opener, local high school football stars shined as Northside won 27-20 with defensive back Peyton Boyd making three key plays, Westgate’s Noah Antoine throwing for 220 yards and four touchdowns, and Southside’s Justin Williams rushing for 274 yards and four scores—Loreauville’s Blake Delcambre and Catholic-NI’s Owen Morris also posted strong numbers to help their teams win. The Advocate
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Scott Mulvahill Presents Paul Simon’s Graceland
— Time not specified — Acadiana Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience a heartfelt tribute to Graceland with Scott Mulvahill and talented musicians.
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Menopause - The Musical 2
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Heymann Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Laugh along with the hilarious sequel featuring beloved characters from the original musical.
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Broussard Community Fair 5K/1 Mile Run
6:45 a.m. — Arceneaux Park — Registration fee required — A fast new route through Downtown Broussard awaits runners this year!
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Acadiana Giants Bowling Practice
9:00-10:30 a.m. — Premier's Acadiana Lanes — Free entry — Practice your strikes alongside the Acadiana Giants in support of Special Olympics Louisiana.
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Postmodern Jukebox Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Heymann Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sensational sounds of Postmodern Jukebox's new-millennium Roaring 20s celebration.
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Festival of Lights
5:30-9 p.m. — Ochsner Parking Garage — Ticketed event — Celebrate the holidays with lights, food, music, and family fun activities.
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The Gospel According to Scrooge
December 5-8 — 1100 Lee Ave, Lafayette, LA — Free entry — Experience a musical retelling of a classic Christmas tale with a message of transformation and grace.
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Locally Filmed Christmas Movie Showing
5-9 p.m. — Acadiana Center for the Arts — Ticket price applies — Enjoy heartwarming local Christmas films and a Q&A with cast and crew.
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George Porter Jr. Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Acadiana Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary bassist and funk pioneer perform classic grooves from his illustrious career.
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Breakfast with Santa 2025
9 a.m. — Dave and Buster's Lafayette — $10+ — Celebrate the holiday season with Santa over a festive breakfast and exclusive arcade fun for the whole family.
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