Today
in Lafayette
Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shell LiveWire Louisiana, a free business accelerator helping small business owners across 13 parishes, offers virtual training sessions, one-on-one coaching and networking events — applications for its 2026 cohort are open through Jan. 26, 2026. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Sonic Christmas Parade rolled through downtown Lafayette Sunday, Dec. 7, with riders tossing candy and beads to excited onlookers as local high school dancers and band members sparked festive holiday cheer. The Advocate
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In September the median home sold for $230,000 in Lafayette Parish, an 8% drop from August's $250,000. Single-family home prices fell from $256,000 to $235,000 while condo prices declined from $157,750 to $142,500 with recorded sales rising to 287. The Daily Advertiser
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Daily Advertiser opened a vote for Athlete of the Week covering Dec. 1–7 with nominees from local high schools in football, basketball, and soccer — voting closed at 9 a.m. Friday. Community members nominated standout athletes from Lafayette and nearby parishes. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ The Lafayette Christian Knights lost 49-48 to the Dunham Tigers on Friday in the Division III select semifinals; the Tigers secured the win with a two-point conversion and will face Calvary Baptist for the championship on Thursday. The Advocate
- ➤ UL Ragin’ Cajuns will face Delaware in the 68 Ventures Bowl in Mobile, Alabama on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN as they ride a four-game winning streak and aim to build on an 8-6 bowl record. The Advocate
- ➤ Calvary Baptist defeated Notre Dame 34-28 in overtime Friday (at Gardiner Memorial Stadium). Coach Rodney Guin said his team made a decisive goal line stand that stopped a final scoring run and sealed the win. The Advocate
- ➤ UL men's basketball, missing key players, battled UNC-Wilmington at the Cajundome on Saturday and briefly led with a Dariyus Woodson three (final score 70-63) as injuries challenged the team. The Advocate
- ➤ UL fell 61-54 to Morehead State on Sunday at the Cajundome + the loss drops the Cajuns to 0-9 as they take a finals break before meeting Texas State on Dec. 17. The Advocate
- ➤ LSU will face Houston in the Texas Bowl on Dec. 27 at 8:15 p.m. (NRG Stadium hosts the postseason contest) as the Tigers, who secured bowl eligibility with a win over Arkansas, aim for a bowl victory. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ Local high school basketball tournaments have been underway, with Carencro Golden Bears winning early games at the Southern Classic Chicken Kickoff at Comeaux High — teams such as Acadiana Renaissance, Northeast and Lafayette High also competing in multiple tournaments at Erath and other venues. The Advocate
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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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Marc Broussard Concert
8:30 PM – 12:00 AM — Rock'n'Bowl® de Lafayette — $25 cover charge — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Marc Broussard and special guest Mike Broussard.
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New Year’s Eve Dance with Geno Delafose
8:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Lafayette Parish Bayou Vermilion District — $45 — Celebrate the New Year with live music, food, and dancing at the biggest party of the year.
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