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Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pamplona Tapas Bar in downtown Lafayette hosted its Miracle Christmas Pop-Up on Thursday, Dec. 11. The restaurant featured over-the-top holiday decor, a themed cocktail menu & a $5 fee that benefited local non-profits. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Louisiana at Lafayette held its 2025 fall commencement at the Cajundome on Saturday, Dec. 19 in Lafayette, where graduates received their diplomas in a traditional ceremony. The Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Molly Kimball, RD, from Ochsner Health shares three habits for easing holiday stress—tracing a gratitude thread, choosing anchor moments, and clearing internal clutter. Her tips help local residents stay present and find calm amid the busy festivities. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UL women’s basketball team lost 76-58 to Southern Miss Saturday after briefly leading by three points (the turnaround began with a 14-0 run). UL remains winless at 0-11, and the Cajuns will try for their first victory against Dillard on Dec. 29. The Advocate
- ➤ On Saturday at Lafayette Christian (the inaugural Acadiana Senior Bowl), Team Heritage won 21 to 0 as strong defenses limited opposing offenses and standout plays by quarterback Khyrie Francisco and co-MVP Montana Brown impressed college scouts present; the game featured key interceptions and a blocked field goal and drew over 400 spectators. The Advocate
- ➤ UL men's basketball ended its 10-game losing streak Saturday with a 76 to 62 win over UL-Monroe at Fant-Ewing Coliseum after assistant coach Josh White filled in during head coach Quannas White's suspension — De’Vion Lavergne scored a career-high 16 as the team will meet Norfolk State on Dec. 28. The Advocate
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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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