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Friday, November 21st, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A beloved holiday tradition took place at El Sido's Zydeco Club on November 19 — honoring late Big Sid Williams who died after battling cancer in February — as local residents donated non-perishable food and enjoyed live Zydeco music to support those in need. News 15
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Drone Institute announced a $340,000 expansion of its Lafayette headquarters on Dorest Avenue that will consolidate drone operations and pilot training. The expansion will create 610 direct new jobs with potential to develop up to 1,300 jobs in the future. News 15
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Festival of Lights returns to Lafayette’s Oil Center on Dec. 5, offering a free family fun zone on the 5th floor and a ticketed 21+ rooftop party with live music, food and drinks on the 6th floor of Ochsner’s parking garage. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and features the Lighting of Santa—an illuminated display with over 250 new Christmas lights—kicking off the holiday season. KATC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Lafayette Parish School System earned a B grade from the state education department's latest scores and had the top rating among districts with at least 29,000 students. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary and J.W. Faulk Elementary each improved a full letter grade to a C under the ACE pilot program while Paul Breaux Middle School dropped a letter grade after losing the LPSS gifted program. The Current
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 12, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish case, a coastal dispute that began with a $745M verdict against oil companies and Louisiana parishes. The ruling will decide if state court cases should move to federal court — a decision that could affect billions in future damages. The Advocate
- ➤ Louisiana secured federal approval for its BEAD proposal, which allocates $1.355 billion to the GUMBO 2.0 program to bring high-speed internet to every parish. Gov. Jeff Landry said the generational investment is expected to create up to 10,000 new jobs and shift the project from planning to action in the coming weeks. News 15
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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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Cajun Christmas Ballet
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Acadiana Center for the Arts — Family-friendly — Experience a Cajun-inspired ballet that celebrates Christmas through the adventures of Marie in the bayou.
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