LAFAYETTE, Colo. — One person died in a crash on northbound Highway 287 at Dillon Road around 6:23 a.m. Monday, the Lafayette Police Department said The driver of a Nissan pickup truck was heading eastbound through the intersection on a green light when the driver of a Chevrolet pickup truck heading southbound through the intersection ran a red light The force of the wreck sent both pickup trucks into a traffic light pole The 52-year-old man driving the Nissan pickup truck was pronounced dead at the scene The 56-year-old man driving the Chevrolet pickup truck was taken to the hospital Lafayette police do not know the extent of his injuries No arrests have been made or citations issued Lafayette police told morning commuters to expect delays in the area due to the crash investigation Denver7 is committed to making a difference in our community by standing up for what's right lending a helping hand and following through on promises Tiffany Pham experiments with a pour over recipe at The Hangar Jet Coffee's new roasting and coffee experience facility on Thursday coffee lovers don't have to look far for a great cup of joe in Acadiana According to New Orleans entrepreneur Jim Currie the area coffee scene is bursting with talent — and exceptional coffee He thinks the Lafayette market is more than ready for a coffee event that will allow consumers roasters and baristas to interact directly and learn from each other The inaugural Lafayette Coffee Festival will be held June 14 and Currie said coffee connoisseurs should be ready to dive deeper into the world of beans than they ever have before "There's so much tremendous passion around everything we do with food in the Deep South "We don't lack for really great coffee companies and really great coffee people and the strong epicurious audience in Lafayette."  Don't look for bands or fair games at this festival The programming will be more along the lines of "coffee class," according to Currie with a focus on coffee workshops and brewing demonstrations "The world has about eight or nine major brew methods you just see two or three of them," he said "But these other methods are kind of fun and really do change the flavor."  he talks about the Japanese being notorious in their studiousness and being exacting with their coffee Being precise makes a difference and can create better coffee and concern yourself with the ratio of coffee grinds to water the level of grind — it suddenly transforms how you're extracting flavor out of the coffee molecules," Currie said you can tinker and change the flavor of the coffee you're using now." Currie's passion for coffee is newly developed out of his passion for promoting New Orleans Lafayette and the Gulf South as a major coffee center competing with the likes of Seattle and Portland He spent his career in health care marketing and said he and his business partner decided to take on a retirement project that would promote a key Louisiana industry after research that revealed that the Port of Orleans had been a major player in the world of coffee before regions like the Pacific Northwest became ascendant in the 1970s and '80s Richards and Currie started the New Orleans Coffee Festival which is a two-day trade show that promotes knowledge building between Louisiana coffee craftspeople and global industry players The Lafayette event will complement Currie's New Orleans-based trade show with a focus on the consumer experience Currie and Richards see coffee culture progressing in much the same way cocktail culture has in recent decades with a deeper consumer appreciation for quality ingredients and the expertise of mixologists (or baristas) "When bartenders became mixologists over the last 20 years you saw a real resurgence in the American cocktail," said Currie "The same thing is happening with baristas and the development of coffee with this great exploration of the adventure in flavor that coffee provides." "We could not have picked a better industry to promote in Louisiana," Currie said "It's just a really positive place to put your time I think Lafayette could be one of the real secret weapons in coffee can't become known as one of the really cool coffee places in the whole country."  a one-day event for coffee lovers who want to learn more about roasting Tickets are $10 online and at Lafayette Rêve Coffee locations Email Joanna Brown at joanna.brown@theadvocate.com Email notifications are only sent once a day News Tips:newstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Indiana — A massive housing community proposed just north of West Lafayette's city limits saw the green light from the Tippecanoe County commissioners Monday permitting zoning needed for the building of 771 single-family homes and 400 to 500 multi-family units dubbed "Millbrook" by Carmel-based homebuilding group Estridge Homes Stretching between Morehouse and Yeager roads with a portion of land extending east of Yeager the development would extend northward to reach County Road 500 North The homes' values would range between $400,000 and $1 million a lawyer with RTS Law representing Estridge Homes growing families and downsizing empty nesters." The home types within the community would include larger Munden said the developer also plans to build community amenities Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the required rezoning for the development Mundsen said the project will result in proposals for subdivisions within the Millbrook community submitted to the Tippecanoe Area Plan Commission Jillian Ellison is a reporter for the Journal & Courier She can be reached via email at jellison@gannett.com UPDATE:The two people who died in a shooting Saturday morning at Legends on Johnston Street have been identified Officials say the two were in a relationship and that the shooting was domestic in nature Early information shows Breaux was shot before Dauphine took his own life at the business in the 4500 block of Johnston Street Anyone with information is asked to call 337-291-8600 or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 337-232-TIPS (8477) ORIGINAL:The Lafayette Police Department is investigating an incident they say appears to be a murder-suicide Officers responded to a call around 8:15 a.m Saturday in the 4500 block of Johnston Street Police confirmed the incident occurred at Legends Investigators have not released the identities of those involved and no additional details about the circumstances have been made public at this time Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lafayette Police Department at 337-291-8600 or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 337-232-TIPS (8477) The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office announced last week that Demia Burell-Brinkley was sentenced for illegally buying four firearms in Bucks and Montgomery counties with one of them later used in a Philadelphia homicide Burrell-Brinly was sentenced to an eight-to-20-year prison sentence for the straw purchase scheme The gun tied to Montgomery County was purchased in Lafayette Hill (Springfield Township) on July 28 2020.Burrell-Brinkley pleaded guilty in March to four counts each of dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities making false statements on firearm purchase forms Finley also ordered her not to possess any firearms or ammunition Photo: Bucks County District Attorney’s Office LAFAYETTE PARISH — Residents across Lafayette Parish are being urged to prepare now for hazardous weather expected to move into the area Tuesday afternoon and continue through Thursday morning A flash flood watch is in effect for the parish with forecasts calling for 4 to 8 inches of rain and a high risk of localized flash flooding Forecasters say some isolated areas could receive up to 10 inches of rain Officials with the Lafayette Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) said they are actively monitoring the situation in coordination with local agencies and emergency responders chief of staff with Lafayette Consolidated Government stressed the importance of early preparation "Current national weather forecasts place Lafayette at the heart of the most severe weather," Dayries said and some isolated areas could see up to 12 inches This is flash flooding — it’s going to be a slow-moving event Dayries said parish agencies are coordinating in advance of the storm with flooding being the biggest concern for officials “What we're trying to get across to citizens and businesses is: start preparing now Protect your home and business before the rain starts,” she said.Just over a week ago Lafayette experienced flooding after only a few hours of rainfall raising new concerns about the city's drainage system and overall flood preparedness “We have a robust system for clearing our ditches,” Smith said We make sure everything is open and can convey water properly Business owners are also being asked to take precautions ahead of the storm Sandbags are available at select locations city officials are encouraging residents to secure important documents and make necessary flood preparations at home “What’s next for the Class of 2025” is a series that features Lafayette grads—where they’re headed, and the mentors, resources, and experiences that inspired their future path. Stay tuned for more stories throughout May. Destination/future plans: Saiku White ’25 has been invited to the NFL Denver Broncos Rookie Minicamp as an undrafted free agent He’s been playing football since he was in third grade—and spent the final months of his senior year in workouts with NFL scouts ahead of the draft Involvement on campus: Being a student-athlete is no easy feat plus watched films—in addition to game time and travel He says the key to balancing a Division I sport and classwork is routine “That’s the big one—establish that routine around your schedule you’ll find those pockets of time that you can maximize.” White was encouraged by his coaches to apply to the Black Student Athlete Summit in Los Angeles He and three other student-athletes were chosen to represent Lafayette in 2023 and White calls it a highlight of his college career meet pro athletes and NCAA representatives and share experiences and knowledge with student-athletes from across the country Mentors and experiences that mattered most: As far as memories go on the field it’s hard to top the 2023 football season when Lafayette secured the Patriot League Championship and it was great to see the camaraderie we had White explained the team started off that season doing a workout with the Marines. “It was brutal—and pushed us to our limits,” he says. But the players knew if they could make it through that training, they could do anything together. After a 28-20 win that September in a rainy game against Monmouth, the team really hit its stride which propelled them forward the rest of the season White was a team captain for both the 2023 and 2024 seasons In 2023 he was named to the Associated Press All-America Third Team lauded with All-Patriot League First Team status and earned a spot on the Preseason All-Patriot League Team In 2024 he was named to the Preseason All-Patriot League Team was a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award slotted on the FCS Football Central Preseason All-America Second Team and Phil Steele Preseason All-America Third Team selected to the Associated Press FCS All-America First Team Defense and Stats Perform All-America Third Team and named to the All-Patriot League First Team “I’m grateful to the entire coaching staff—they put their faith in me from day one White says it was economics professor Rosie Bukics White took his first economics class with Bukics and he took one of her last classes before she retired “Her wisdom has really helped me out a lot,” White says and I would not have been as successful without her.” the most important piece of advice he can offer to younger students is to put yourself out there and meet new people I did my best to find people outside football to eat lunch with to talk with—that’s a critical part of college “You have a different perspective than anyone else Find those commonalities with others and you can develop a lasting relationship.” Working as a peer adviser at Gateway Career Center made a profound impact and Skinner wants other students to realize their resources are accessible and helpful You may use basic HTML tags and attributes and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Keeneland Library is hosting a special ticketed Lafayette event Join organizers at Gratz Park for the setting of a historic marker honoring the legacy of Lafayette 200 years to the day after the General’s visit to Transylvania University Click the link below for the 250 Lex official website: https://250lex.com/ Start your journey with the Lexington History Museum: A Rigid Construction temporary fence is pictured along Homewood Drive Thursday An independent audit of Lafayette Consolidated Government for the fiscal year that ended Oct. 31 suggests the administration of Mayor-President Monique Boulet continues to clean up problems created under her predecessor The audit reveals 11 problems, down from 29 two years ago under then-Mayor-President Josh Guillory, who Boulet defeated in November 2023. She took office in January 2024. The Guillory administration disagreed with most of the 29 findings in 2022 Only two new minor problems are noted by the auditors with Kolder both pertaining to federal program compliance under the Boulet administration One is related to travel documentation; the other to failing to verify vendor qualifications LCG is called out for a problem first noted in the 2023 audit under Guillory a possible violation of the Home Rule Charter and legislation that prohibits spending city money for projects outside the city limits LCG has a grant-related fund in a consolidated cash account most of it related to construction of detention ponds outside the city of Lafayette The pooled cash account contains funds that have had "significant cash overdrafts" covered by other funds containing revenue from dedicated city of Lafayette sales and property taxes and grants which may violate the intended purposes of the tax measures The city-parish attorney is reviewing the tax dedications to determine if the projects are allowed under the city's tax dedications approved by voters The auditors repeated a finding from 2022 and 2023 questioning whether more than $5.8 million from two city sales taxes dedicated for capital projects in the city of Lafayette were improperly used to pay for projects outside the city during the Guillory administration city sales tax revenue was spent on a controversial St the Homewood/Coulee Ile des Cannes detention pond projects a comprehensive stormwater plan for the parish and a $402,723 legal settlement to people who leased property acquired for the Homewood/ Coulee Ile des Cannes detention ponds The possible misuse of parish drainage funds is another finding that initially occurred in 2022 LCG used an as-needed excavation contract to respond to a tire fire at a landfill in Scott and to build the L-17 detention pond The $1.15 million invoice submitted by the contractor did not differentiate the cost for each project LCG used $1 million from the environmental services fund and $159,600 from the parishwide drainage maintenance fund Supporting documentation and information provided to the auditors by LCG were not sufficient to determine whether the detention pond was a valid drainage project Another finding that was initially reported in 2023 involves missing fixed assets from the Lafayette Utilities System communications (fiber) division A police report for 62 unaccounted-for assets was submitted in December Also in 2023, under Guillory, 25 fire sticks — used to stream movies and TV — could not be found A new warehouse supervisor was hired in November The financial report is available at lafayettela.gov under finance and management Email Claire Taylor at ctaylor@theadvocate.com Due to upcoming weather conditions later this week the Tip-A-Cop fundraising event has been rescheduled The event will take place May 28 at both Deano’s Pizza Lafayette locations — 305 Bertrand Dr diners will be served by members of the Lafayette Police Department who will trade their badges for aprons to help raise awareness and funds for survivors of domestic violence Patrons are still encouraged to "tip a cop" as officers wait tables and engage with the community with all tips and donations directly supporting the vital services provided by Faith House For a good causeFaith House is a domestic violence crisis center and shelter It serves seven parishes throughout central and south Louisiana Faith House opened two Family Justice Centers one in Acadiana and one in Central Louisiana The Family Justice Center model is a national model that creates collaboration among local organizations to enhance and improve the local response to domestic violence cases and decrease mortality Lafayette, Louisiana (KMDL) - Today is Cinco de Mayo in Louisiana and around the world Acadiana has numerous, fantastic Mexican restaurants with great food and drink specials to help celebrate the big day It's often said that a Mexican restaurant can have great food coming out of the kitchen but having great chips and salsa is an absolute must for a great dining experience As you are deciding where to enjoy your margaritas and Mexican cuisine for today's Cinco de Mayo celebrations let's take a look at the restaurants that have been voted to have the best chips and salsa in Lafayette and Acadiana Why are chips and salsa so important at a Mexican restaurant Great chips and salsa is important at Mexican restaurants because it's a customer's first impression of what they can expect with their upcoming meal and it really sets the tone for the dining experience Great chips and salsa gets you excited to eat more READ MORE: Louisiana’s 5 Best Water Parks They're also a cheap and cost-effective way for a Mexican restaurant to make a great first impression on customers There are also different ways Mexican restaurants can serve chips and salsa that can help them stand out from other Mexican restaurants in Acadiana From serving different types of salsa such as Pico de Gallo restaurants who take the extra effort to do it just right are the ones who stand out salty chips served with cold Pico de Gallo salsa When it comes to where to find the best chips and salsa in Lafayette and Acadiana it can be a tough task because we have so many fantastic Mexican restaurants here We asked you on Facebook where to find the best chips and salsa in Lafayette and Acadiana and received hundreds of great suggestions We combed through all of them to compile this list of the best of the best READ MORE: 6 Meats That Are Illegal to BBQ in Louisiana here are the restaurants that were mentioned the most for having the best chips and salsa 1) Tampico Mexican Restaurant & Cantina - 5713 Johnston 2) Azteca's - 3535 Ambassador Caffery 3) La Espuela Mexican Grill - 1007 Little Oaks Dr 4) El Potrillo's Mexican Restaurant - 1934 Moss St 5) Agave Mexican Grill and Cantina - 1919 Kaliste Saloom Ste 301 6) Luna de Noche - 4001 N University Ave 9) Guadalajara Mexican Grill Restaurant - 2714 LA-14 11) La Hacienda Restaurant and Cantina - 809 Albertson Pkwy READ MORE: Lafayette, Louisiana Burger Joint Named One of the Best in America 12) Chuy's - 4505 Ambassador Caffery Parkway 13)  Chili's Grill & Bar - All locations 14) Sombreros of Lafayette - 3235 NW Evangeline Thruway Pinhook Rd and 3910 Ambassador Caffery Parkway 16) Cafe Lola - 1155 Coolidge St 17) El Camino Restaurant - 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr 18) El Dorado Mexican Restaurant - 2307 N Parkerson Ave 19) Blue Apache Youngsville - 905 Savoy Rd 20) Jalisco Mexican Grill - 2016 Veterans Memorial Dr 21)  Agave Mexican Grill and Cantina - 1919 Kaliste Saloom Rd 22) La Pagua Mexican Restaurant - 5423 Johnston St. 23) Pedro's Tacos & Tequila - 1201 E Admiral Doyle 24) Buffalo Wild Wings - 4415 Ambassador Caffery Parkway 25) TULA Tacos + Amigos - 427 Jefferson Street READ MORE: Louisiana’s 10 Best Restaurants Ranked As you're deciding where to enjoy today's Cinco de Mayo celebrations, let's take a look at the restaurants you say have the best chips and salsa in Lafayette and Acadiana.\nRead More Lafayette, Louisiana (KMDL) - Today Acadiana has numerous, fantastic Mexican restaurants with great food and drink specials to help celebrate the big day It's often said that a Mexican restaurant can have great food coming out of the kitchen As you are deciding where to enjoy your margaritas and Mexican cuisine for today's Cinco de Mayo celebrations READ MORE: Louisiana’s 5 Best Water Parks READ MORE: 6 Meats That Are Illegal to BBQ in Louisiana 1) Tampico Mexican Restaurant & Cantina - 5713 Johnston 2) Azteca's - 3535 Ambassador Caffery 3) La Espuela Mexican Grill - 1007 Little Oaks Dr 4) El Potrillo's Mexican Restaurant - 1934 Moss St 5) Agave Mexican Grill and Cantina - 1919 Kaliste Saloom Ste 301 6) Luna de Noche - 4001 N University Ave 9) Guadalajara Mexican Grill Restaurant - 2714 LA-14 11) La Hacienda Restaurant and Cantina - 809 Albertson Pkwy READ MORE: Lafayette, Louisiana Burger Joint Named One of the Best in America 12) Chuy's - 4505 Ambassador Caffery Parkway 13)  Chili's Grill & Bar - All locations 14) Sombreros of Lafayette - 3235 NW Evangeline Thruway 16) Cafe Lola - 1155 Coolidge St 17) El Camino Restaurant - 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr 18) El Dorado Mexican Restaurant - 2307 N Parkerson Ave 19) Blue Apache Youngsville - 905 Savoy Rd 20) Jalisco Mexican Grill - 2016 Veterans Memorial Dr 21)  Agave Mexican Grill and Cantina - 1919 Kaliste Saloom Rd 22) La Pagua Mexican Restaurant - 5423 Johnston St. 23) Pedro's Tacos & Tequila - 1201 E Admiral Doyle 24) Buffalo Wild Wings - 4415 Ambassador Caffery Parkway 25) TULA Tacos + Amigos - 427 Jefferson Street READ MORE: Louisiana’s 10 Best Restaurants Ranked 11at13Lafayette Photo by: Alisa MitchellBaseball Falls 13-11 in Season Finale at Lafayette5/4/2025 1:16:00 PM | Baseball Indiana DNR open house in Lafayette to answer water-related questions May 14Lafayette Journal & CourierLAFAYETTE Indiana — The Division of Water of Indiana's Department of Natural Resources invites residents and workers from Tippecanoe and neighboring counties to learn about critical water issues affecting your community Staff experts will be available for one-on-one discussions about: For more information, see DNR Division of Water Open House, Lafayette - State of Indiana This story has been changed to add new information — Police officers showed up at a second-floor apartment at 2800 Ravenwood Court to safely escort a woman and her son out of a domestic violence situation But instead of a run-of-the-mill standby detail the two officers found themselves in a gunfight about 9 p.m Tippecanoe County Coroner Carrie Costello released Smith's name Friday morning A forensic autopsy performed Friday morning found that Smith died from gunshot wounds to the head and torso The manner of death was determined to be homicide and the woman and her son were not injured Police have not yet released the names of the two officers who exchanged gunshots with Smith The officers have been placed on paid administrative until the department's firearm review board and prosecutors finish their investigations of the killing Smith was arrested in July 2024 on suspicion of domestic battery involving the woman from Thursday's report A search of court cases does not indicate that Smith was charged Smith becomes the first person killed by Lafayette police officers in more than five years The last person killed in a Lafayette police-action shooting was Dustin Furr Furr was in an 11-minute standoff with police after he called 911 to report a man with a loaded handgun at 23rd and State streets but he began walking toward an officer and raised his handgun while pointing it at him Another officer with a rifle fired two shots The firearm review board cleared the officer seven days after the shooting Anne Darrah enjoy the music of Ray Boudreaux during the Mother's Day Brunch in the 300 and 400 blocks of Jefferson Street with live music Downtown Alive will host Sunday Brunch for Mother's Day Create the perfect day for that special lady in your life by treating her to brunch in Lafayette or purchasing the right gift that best honors her Create the perfect day for the mom in your life by treating her to brunch in Lafayette or purchasing the right gift that best honors her A study conducted by the National Retail Federation shows that the most popular gift categories are flowers (74%) and greeting cards (73%) people are planning to spend $259.04 on Mother's Day gifts and celebrations Consumers are also continuing to prioritize thoughtful gifts this holiday Nearly half of consumers (48%) say finding a unique or different gift is most important to them followed by 42% who say finding a gift that creates a special memory Here are some great gift ideas for online or in-store purchasing: Brunch is also a great way to enjoy the day and celebrate that special mom in your life The NRF study shows that special outings are a popular gift category ranking at (61%) compared to flowers and greeting cards For people who want to do a special outing for Mother's Day planning ahead is essential to ensure availability Located at 819 East Broussard in Lafayette join Market Eatz for Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday and enjoy half-off bottomless mimosas for moms from 9 a.m brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m Located at 112 Rue Promenade, ABE is open daily from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., this Southern brunch spot allows you to book seating online ahead of time. Walk-ins are welcome, but seating isn't guaranteed. To book online and be waitlisted, visit anotherbrokenegg.com/location/lafayette-la.  the PCL is offering a Mother's Day brunch from 11 a.m Located at 3901 Johnston St., Southern Table is open from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; this restaurant is serving its regular Sunday Brunch menu. For reservations, call (337) 456-3274 or visit socialsouthern.com Located at 3822 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy 214 E Vermilion St enjoy a Mother's Day Brunch at The French Press Reservations are available and walk-ins are welcome Located at 912 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Bonefish is offering an exclusive Mother's Day menu starting May 5, that features a Baja Sea Bass, a Dragon Fruit MOMarita, and a new Bourbon Glazed Filet Mignon. On May 11, the restaurant opens one hour early at 10 a.m. Book a reservation online at bonefishgrill.com/reservations.​ Located at 431 Jefferson St., Sunday's is offering bottomless Mimosas from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a limited curated menu. Reservations are accepted for Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11th. Make your reservation by emailing Hello@SundaysSodaFountain.com or call 337-408-3226 Email Ja'kori Madison at jakori.madison@theadvocate.com A truck drives down Stewart Street through the flood water after heavy rain fell over nigh causing street flooding through the area on Thursday While Monday's weather might be cool and sunny, Tuesday and most of the week expected to bring heavy showers across the Lafayette and Acadiana region Lafayette and much of Acadiana will be under flood from Tuesday afternoon to Thursday evening Central and northern Acadiana area parishes are considered under moderate risk for flash floods Here are some sandbag locations across the region Stephen Marcantel writes for The Acadiana Advocate as a Report for America corps member. Email him at stephen.marcantel@theadvocate.com 2025: The latest forecasts for Tuesday night and into Wednesday show some potentially catastrophic rainfall for some areas of Acadiana With forecasts showing 4-8 inches of rain throughout the region concerns are on the rise for locals who live in flood-prone areas the memory of what happened right before Festival International weighs heavily KATC meteorologist Daniel Phillips notes on his morning forecast that "During both Tuesday evening's commute and Wednesday morning's," and to "be prepared to encounter water on area roadways and have alternate routes planned." READ MORE: Lafayette Schools May Shift to Remote Learning Amid Severe Weather Threat Wednesday "Give yourself enough time to be flexible Wednesday morning you may need to delay Wednesday's commute," Phillips said The National Weather Service has much of Acadiana under a flood watch until Sunday afternoon 2025: KATC Meteorologist Daniel Phillips said on Monday morning that the most likely chances for heavy rain will come Tuesday night into Wednesday morning "Don't let Monday deceive you, this is not going to be an overly pleasant week in the weather world," he wrote Monday morning "Rain will start Tuesday evening and periods of heavy rain will continue on and off through the remainder of the week." a Flash Flood Watch is already in place in anticipation of this week's storms The National Weather Service has this update as of 6:30 a.m This forecast will be updated throughout the week as the National Weather Service updates South Louisiana on the coming storm system LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) — Those cooler temperatures we saw throughout Acadiana this weekend could be giving way to moderate flood possibilities later this week, weather forecasts warn We've got a "wet and stormy pattern" on the way as rain makes its way back into South Louisiana on Monday night and continues through at least the midweek The heavy rainfall could also lead to flash flooding in some areas According to KATC meteorologist Breyanna Lewis "While it might not be what we want to hear, we are entering a wet and stormy pattern, as rain returns on Monday night," Lewis said in a social media post on Saturday "Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected from Tuesday through Wednesday with scattered showers and thunderstorms likely on Thursday though a few lingering showers may remain." The heavy rain and thunderstorms have the potential to become flash flooding events on Tuesday and Wednesday but added that we are not expecting "severe" weather "We do not expect severe weather; however heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding will be the main concern," she explained adding later that "It will be important to exercise caution while traveling as an all-day rain event is likely on Tuesday and Wednesday." Those potentially-heavy rains can cause several intersections and key roadways to become difficult—if not impossible—to pass through if the rain accumulates We've seen several recent rain events that have caused quite a few issues a major rain event threatened to wash out the day's events the Downtown Lafayette community came together to assist local businesses and prepare the roadways for a successful weekend READ MORE: This Lafayette Favorite Was Flooded Knee-Deep Last Week—And Now They’re Already Back But it's not just Downtown Lafayette that has seen some issues lately. Several roadways in Lafayette have been known to flood. What's worse, many residents still seem compelled to drive through those waters, which ends up being a costly mistake While we're not anticipating any major closures all it takes is a storm system stalling over Acadiana to cause major problems and that isn't an unheard-of situation it's best to stay off the roads until the weather system moves through Keep your eyes on local news and weather outlets as we head into the week and it's best to be prepared for any scenario Forecasters warn that some parts of Acadiana—like New Iberia—could see up to a foot of rain. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare for flood impacts.\nRead More KATC meteorologist Daniel Phillips notes on his morning forecast that "During both Tuesday evening's commute and Wednesday morning's," and to "be prepared to encounter water on area roadways and have alternate routes planned." READ MORE: Lafayette Schools May Shift to Remote Learning Amid Severe Weather Threat Wednesday The National Weather Service has much of Acadiana under a flood watch until Sunday afternoon "Don't let Monday deceive you, this is not going to be an overly pleasant week in the weather world," he wrote Monday morning LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) — Those cooler temperatures we saw throughout Acadiana this weekend could be giving way to moderate flood possibilities later this week, weather forecasts warn We've got a "wet and stormy pattern" on the way as rain makes its way back into South Louisiana on Monday night and continues through at least the midweek According to KATC meteorologist Breyanna Lewis "While it might not be what we want to hear, we are entering a wet and stormy pattern, as rain returns on Monday night," Lewis said in a social media post on Saturday SATURDAY (5/3) FORECAST: The rain moved east earlier today READ MORE: This Lafayette Favorite Was Flooded Knee-Deep Last Week—And Now They’re Already Back But it's not just Downtown Lafayette that has seen some issues lately. Several roadways in Lafayette have been known to flood. What's worse, many residents still seem compelled to drive through those waters, which ends up being a costly mistake Lafayette's 2025 football schedule features two FBS matchups against Bowling Green and Oregon State, three FCS non-conference games, and seven Patriot League conference matchups. The full 2025 schedule for Lafayette is below. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER LAFAYETTE, La. (KMDL-FM) - Have you done your spring cleaning and have a pile of junk you need to get rid of? Then, the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Day might be the perfect opportunity Residents of the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated areas of the parish can safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals and materials on Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at 1229 NW Evangeline Thruway (enter from Donlon) Household Hazardous Waste Day gives residents a safe and responsible way to dispose of items that can be harmful to the environment and waste collection staff if not handled properly posing serious environmental and health risks READ MORE: Louisiana Travelers Heads Up, Big Changes at Atlanta Airport and related equipment will also be accepted Residents are reminded to transport materials carefully and to remain in their vehicles during the drop-off process Staff will unload items during the drop-off process For more information about acceptable materials and event guidelines, contact Lafayette Consolidated Government's Environmental Quality Division at (337) 291-5637 or visit lafayettela.gov/hhwd Household Hazardous Waste Day gives residents a safe and responsible way to dispose of items that can be harmful to the environment and waste collection staff if not handled properly.\nRead More LAFAYETTE, La. (KMDL-FM) - Have you done your spring cleaning and have a pile of junk you need to get rid of? Then, the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Day might be the perfect opportunity READ MORE: Louisiana Travelers Heads Up, Big Changes at Atlanta Airport For more information about acceptable materials and event guidelines, contact Lafayette Consolidated Government's Environmental Quality Division at (337) 291-5637 or visit lafayettela.gov/hhwd 5at3Lafayette Photo by: Alisa MitchellBaseball Earns Pair of Wins at Lafayette5/3/2025 4:51:00 PM | Baseball No doubt about this one!!! Morabito crushes his fourth homer of the year! #rayBucknellWatch: https://t.co/ipfu1OlSCI@PatriotLeagueHQ | @espn pic.twitter.com/giJcDSYrmV BISON WIN! O'Neill strands two in the ninth for his second complete-game of the season as BU takes Game 1! #rayBucknellWatch: https://t.co/ipfu1OlSCI@PatriotLeagueHQ | @espn pic.twitter.com/thY6BEWyu8 Karp's solo shot to tie it up! #rayBucknellWatch: https://t.co/1sUWobCyMc@PatriotLeagueHQ | @espn pic.twitter.com/CAHjELrPNX After two years of fiscal issues cited in audits LCG has no major new findings in this year's audit That doesn't mean there are no findings; all but two of the findings listed in the audit started in previous years that total number - 11 - is down from 18 last year and more than two dozen in the year prior to that To see our story about the 2024 audit, which looked at practices during the last year of the Guillory administration, click here. To look at the story about 2023 audit, click here Mayor-President Monique Boulet published the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report last week with a release stating that it "reflects significant progress in financial health You can read the audit for yourself by scrolling down "The FY2024 audit marked a major step forward for the Boulet Administration reducing the total number of audit findings from 18 in the prior year to just 11 The results include no new findings related to purchasing or revenue compliance and the full correction of three long-standing findings with others well on their way to resolution," the release states Boulet said her administration is working to clean up long-standing issues “This audit confirms the direction we are moving in—toward strong fiscal responsibility and accountability,” said Lafayette Mayor-President Monique B “We’ve restored critical oversight processes and have made meaningful headway in correcting issues that have lingered for years It’s a big win for good government and the people of Lafayette Parish.” This year's audit cites a $26 million overdraft related to the ponds that originally occurred in 2023 led by the Guillory Administration at the time "may not have complied with their Home Rule Charter and/or enabling legislation by improperly utilizing the dedicated resources of other funds participating in their pooled cash account." Boulet's administration responded that they're actively working to figure out how the projects could be funded properly adding that "during the fiscal year we engaged an engineering firm to analyze these projects for functionality and benefits to the City and Parish of Lafayette The firm is still working on the evaluation and has not released an official opinion on the projects A determination of compliance with dedications will be made once final opinions and analysis are received." Here's what Boulet's release highlighted: The audit also reaffirmed the strength of LCG’s financial controls with no new significant deficiencies identified.“This is about more than numbers,” Mayor-President Boulet added and ensuring public confidence through transparency and action The administration emphasized the improvements in audit results align directly with LCG’s top priorities: restoring legal credibility improving operational efficiency—particularly in public safety—ensuring transparent public reporting and investing wisely in transformative infrastructure projects No material challenges surfaced in the audit that would impact next year’s budget planning and no new accounting standards affected this year’s results A full copy of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and audit findings is available on the Lafayette Consolidated Government website here The chair of the City Council also issued a release on the audit “The strides we've made in strengthening LCG’s financial position are the result of deliberate and sustained efforts by the Councils,” said Kenneth P Chair of the Lafayette City Council & City Council Finance Chair “Our role in setting fiscal policy and ensuring responsible budgeting through checks and balances has been crucial in achieving these results.” LAFAYETTE — A man is dead after a police involved shooting in Lafayette Thursday which occurred when officers responded to a domestic dispute According to the Lafayette Police Department officers were dispatched to 2800 Ravenwood Ct following a request for police presence from a woman involved in a domestic dispute the woman sought assistance while leaving the residence with her juvenile son The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene and the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office will release his identity at a later date As part of standard protocol for officer-involved shootings the officers have been placed on administrative leave pending a criminal and internal investigation Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Thanks for visiting West Lafayette sets guidelines for Monday's meeting on SK Hynix's proposed plantLafayette Journal & CourierWEST LAFAYETTE — The fate of SK Hynix's $3.87 billion microchip manufacturing plant location rests in the hands of Monday's city council vote The South Korea chip manufacturing company wants to change sites in West Lafayette The council will vote Monday night whether to approve the rezoning that would allow that the plan was to build the factory at Yeager Road about a quarter of a mile north of Kalberer Road Then the city and SK Hynix floated the idea of building at the northwest corner of Salisbury Street and Kalberer Road Site B generated backlash from residents who live in University Farms a housing addition on the southeast corner of Salisbury Street and Kalberer Road Monday in the council chambers inside city hall City officials anticipate a large turnout of residents who want to voice their opinions over the semiconductor microchip plant Because of the need to have access to the city's technology for the meeting To help accommodate all those planning to attend the council chambers occupancy is restricted to 120 people Seats will be reserved for those presenting items on the agenda The city hall has up to three overflow rooms available to residents if the council chambers fills up Assisted listening devices will be available in the council chambers and the Bean Room Those needing assisted listening devices are encouraged to arrive early for seating in either the council chambers or the Bean Room Those who are disabled and require accommodations should contact the mayor's office at 765-775-5102 "Everyone who wishes to speak will have the opportunity to do so," the city's news release states Those who want to address the council must sign in on a speaker sheet which will be available in the council chambers and each overflow room Each speaker will have three minutes to address the council If the speaker is summoned from an overflow room he or she must leave the council's chambers after making his or her remarks so the council complies with occupancy limits There will be no electronic commenting during this meeting comments and questions may be submitted before the meeting to clerk@westlafayette.in.gov You can watch the council meeting online on the city's website followed by clicking on the office of the clerk tab There will be a video link to the May 5 meeting The agenda and related documents are also available at that site Reach Ron Wilkins at rwilkins@jconline.com “The chemistry research course (CHEM 366: Course-based Research Experience in Chemistry) that I took during the spring semester of my sophomore year was the turning point that helped Lafayette truly feel like home The countless conversations about my project and potential next steps with my professors led me to realize just how much the faculty care about our success as students Whether it was an in-depth conversation about a complicated chemistry problem or a short interaction just asking about how the day was going they were always eager to help out anyway they could Knowing that I was not just a random student in a lecture hall but rather a valued member of the community solidified Lafayette feeling like my home away from home.” –Tyler Roberts ’25 (biochemistry and neuroscience minor in biotechnology and bioengineering) “Lafayette felt like home even before setting foot on campus as a student The warmth and camaraderie that radiates between Leopards began for me at my high school graduation when I was puzzled by the loud cheers from the crowd as I walked across the stage in my cap which I had decorated with Lafayette’s mascot I am an only child with just my parents in the audience so the cheers from the crowd were a bit surprising I discovered that it was my friend’s cousin We are a family at Lafayette and always support one another.’ This was a promise she kept throughout my freshman year This moment set the stage for the unimaginable support I received from faculty and the Easton community throughout my four years The encouraging spirit at Lafayette is contagious and I grew passionate about mentoring and being that support system for other students I am lucky to have had this feeling of home from the very beginning.”  –Lauren Daniels ’25 (psychology “Home has always been where I feel seen and supported—first in New York and Ecuador associate director of admissions and coordinator of student success made time for me on short notice to talk through my Early Decision commitment I felt it again when the Salsa Club board members jumped in without hesitation to help me learn steps I wasn’t completely sure about when I help someone polish a resume or grasp macroeconomics or when I pause to talk with someone I run into—even if I’m running late I even feel it in the simple act of saying hello to familiar faces around campus consistent interactions—that have made Lafayette feel like home I’ll always be grateful.” –Denisse Villegas ’25 (economics and psychology the most important part of ‘home’ is the people and I was lucky to feel immediately embraced by those I met on my team at Lafayette a network of upperclassmen eager to answer questions genuinely cares for all of us as if we are his own kids I’ve met some of my closest friends who have encouraged me to try new things When I was struggling with my health freshman year the captains left a stuffed animal and note in my dorm and friends walked downtown to get me cupcakes from a bakery I knew I had made the right choice coming to Lafayette because I hadn’t just joined a team; I had found a second family and a true home away from home.” –Meghan Inglis ’25 (neuroscience) and night walks are really what made Lafayette feel like home The relationships I’ve built at Lafayette and the special moments I’ve been able to share with people who mean a lot to me made Lafayette a place where I felt safe and was able to find comfort in new spaces welcoming community makes it easy to make friends Whenever I leave my room—whether to go to the library or Lower Farinon—I almost always run into someone I know and strike up a conversation or go on a little adventure It’s those unplanned moments that make Lafayette the welcoming place that it is and why a little piece of my heart will live in Easton forever.” –Ronnie Ward ’25 (government and law “Lafayette felt most like home when I became a LEO (orientation leader and first-year mentor) in my senior year and found an entirely new community and genuinely kind—reminded me how powerful it is to belong to a community bigger than yourself As I guided wide-eyed first-years through their earliest moments on campus I was reminded of my own awe during those first few days and how deeply I had come to know and love this place I realized just how much Lafayette had become home for me That unexpected sense of renewal and connection in my final year was both grounding and unforgettable.” –Lily Kubany ’25 (government and law “Reflecting on my entire Lafayette journey it’s impossible to pinpoint one particular experience that made this campus feel like home I spent so much time pursuing the things I love and made countless memories that I will cherish forever but those moments were made special by the people I was with and genuinely cared for by the people on this campus—peers and staff alike—made Lafayette feel like home Even on days when I felt exhausted or overwhelmed friendly face in passing and checking in with them always lifted my spirits reminding me that I was surrounded by an incredibly supportive community cultivating my deep sense of belonging here at Lafayette.” –Shreya Suresh ’25 (neuroscience “The Landis Center for Community Engagement will always feel like home to me As a first-year participant in the Pre-Orientation Service Program (POSP) diving into community engagement was exactly what I needed to ease my nerves—and it led to friendships that will last a lifetime Through the Landis Center and Making Our Society an Inclusive Community (MOSAIC) my sense of ‘home’ has also extended off campus especially through my volunteer work at Gracedale Nursing Home The relationships I’ve built with the staff and residents there mean the world to me The Landis Center will always remind me of the ‘home’ I’ve found at Lafayette—and how that home stretches far beyond campus.” –Grace Comfort ’25 (psychology On-campus finalists for the 2025 George Wharton Pepper Prize attended the annual Cord and Sword Ceremony a new tradition that includes the Marquis de Lafayette’s sword—one of Lafayette College’s most prized artifacts The event began with a brief introduction and acknowledgment of Ana Ramirez Luhrs co-director of Special Collections and College Archives Each finalist was called alphabetically to receive their cord and hold the sword “The colors of the cords—antique gold and white—represent the Pepper Prize winner and the cohort and the sword—seen as a revolutionary symbol—represents each individual’s significant contributions to the College community,” shared Tim Cox dean of advising and co-curricular programs only the Pepper Prize winner had an opportunity to present the class to the sword,” said Cox “The Cord and Sword Ceremony will become a new tradition that recognizes all Pepper Prize finalists in an inclusive way Having this ceremony together allows the finalists to bond through a shared experience and recognize each individual as someone who embodies the Lafayette ideal.” Risch ’84 of the United States Army to earn honorary degrees (WISH) — Lafayette police fatally shot a man Thursday night while responding to a domestic incident at a south side apartment complex Coroners identified the man Friday morning as Kenneth Smith His cause of death was ruled as “multiple gunshots to head and torso.” at the Cypress Square Apartments off Old U.S Officers were dispatched to the complex to standby for details about a domestic incident between Smith and a woman The woman and her son eventually notified police asking for help as they left the apartment The officers who fired their guns have been placed on administrative leave (Lafayette, Louisiana)—On a rainy Saturday night as I sat in the passenger seat of our vehicle I couldn't help but notice that Lafayette has a major issue with some of its roadways As we were driving toward downtown Lafayette on Congress Street I saw a few vehicles having trouble navigating along the roadway my wife was driving across the slippery road in Lafayette and she too started to drift into the lane parallel to us she couldn't see the lines on the road Some of the roads in Lafayette need to have the lines painted again You can't see the lines on the road to help navigate you In addition to the faded lines on the roads in the city a lot of the reflectors are no longer present When it snowed this past winter in Lafayette crews used tractors to remove snow from the roadways and many of the reflectors were scraped off the roads I do recall the state of Louisiana saying that they would address the missing reflectors on the roads after the winter storm and it is becoming difficult to travel some roads at night or when it's raining Read More: Important Beach Reminders for Summer Read More: Marc Broussard Addresses Health Scare I share this bit of information with you so that you are aware of the road conditions on rainy nights and in hopes that the city or state soon addresses the poor conditions on some of the roadways in Lafayette There's nothing scarier than drifting into another traffic lane as another vehicle approaches and you do so because you can't see the lines on the road Here's a quick tutorial on how to change lanes while traveling While traveling on a rainy night in Lafayette, I couldn't help but notice a hazard on some of the roadways in the city.\nRead More (Lafayette, Louisiana)—On a rainy Saturday night Read More: Important Beach Reminders for Summer Read More: Marc Broussard Addresses Health Scare I share this bit of information with you so that you are aware of the road conditions on rainy nights, and in hopes that the city or state soon addresses the poor conditions on some of the roadways in Lafayette. There's nothing scarier than drifting into another traffic lane as another vehicle approaches, and you do so because you can't see the lines on the road. Here's a quick tutorial on how to change lanes while traveling. Although the olive loaf is similar to Italian mortadella, sliced sausage meat with cubes of pork fat, this former American favorite deli meat is a mixture of pork, chicken, and beef with whole green olives. In recent years, the olive loaf has been associated with more popular cuts like bologna and is not typical to find on mainstream grocery store shelves. Baseball Travels to Lafayette for Regular Season Finale **UPDATED SCHEDULE**5/1/2025 10:24:00 AM | Baseball Thanks for visiting LAFAYETTE, La. — Lafayette police have identified the two individuals involved in a heartbreaking murder-suicide that unfolded Saturday morning in a parking lot off of Johnston Street The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Samantha Breaux of Church Point has been identified as 30-year-old Jonovan Dauphine of Sunset Breaux and Dauphine were in a domestic partnership Breaux left at least three children behind The tragic events unfolded around 8:15 a.m located along the 4500 block of Johnston Street Authorities clarified that neither individual was a patron of the bar at the time of the incident According to News 15, witnesses report the couple had been arguing inside a vehicle that had pulled into the parking lot Preliminary findings from investigators indicate that Dauphine shot Breaux before turning the gun on himself Surveillance footage reportedly captured a flash inside the vehicle coinciding with the gunfire A worker from the neighboring McDonald’s is believed to have witnessed the disturbance and contacted authorities Police were on the scene for several hours as the investigation unfolded and the coroner removed the bodies late Saturday morning Police confirmed the couple’s children were not present during the shooting The shocking news has sparked numerous tributes on social media in remembrance of Breaux Many are expressing heartbreak not only for the loss of life but also for the children left behind in the wake of this tragedy Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Lafayette Police Department at (337) 291-8600 or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at (337) 232-TIPS (8477) Gallery Credit: Katelyn Leboff Lafayette police have released the names in Saturday’s tragic murder-suicide off Johnston Street as heartbreaking tributes pour in.\nRead More LAFAYETTE, La. — Lafayette police have identified the two individuals involved in a heartbreaking murder-suicide that unfolded Saturday morning in a parking lot off of Johnston Street The Lafayette Police Department has released a statement about the investigation on Johnston Street early Saturday morning A man shot and killed his girlfriend and then turned the gun on himself outside the Legends bar location on Johnston.. The shocking news has sparked numerous tributes on social media in remembrance of Breaux We were just talking yesterday about how much we missed.. Lafayette police block off area to investigate murder-suicide in bar's parking lot on Johnston St KATC - A tragic shooting early Saturday morning left two people dead in an apparent murder-suicide in a parking lot outside of Legends Authorities say the incident occurred just after 8 a.m at the intersection of Johnston Street and Lana Drive Police confirmed that 30-year-old Jonovan Dauphine Nearby resident Zane Marks said he was having breakfast with his son at a neighboring McDonald’s when they noticed the scene unfold.“It’s terrible While police continue to investigate the motive behind the shooting witnesses say the aftermath left many confused and concerned “I just thought it was some robbery or something,” said 17-year-old Galvin Clark they had all kinds of people piled up looking out the window They all had their theories but we didn’t think it was as bad as it was.” Clark also offered condolences to Breaux’s loved ones “I just don’t know how someone can do that to somebody — it just hurts I send love to the family that’s going through it.” The shooting happened hours after the bar had closed at 2 a.m Police say they are still working to determine the circumstances that led up to the fatal encounter The 20 Under 40 Leadership Awards were held in the ULL Student Union Ballroom The 20 Under 40 Honorees pose for a group photo after receiving their awards during the 20 Under 40 event Portraits of this years 20 Under 40 Honorees are on display during the 20 Under 40 event held at the ULL Student Union President of The Advocate and a sponsor of the event speaks to attendees at the VIP Reception during the 20 Under 40 event held at the ULL Student Union President of 705 to the honorees during the VIP Reception at the 20 Under 40 event This years 20 Under 40 Honorees at the 20 Under 40 event Tyrone Marcell entertains attendees at the at the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Chiara Theard and Heldric Siner attended the 20 Under 40 event Stacey Guidry and Honoree Chris Messier enjoy the 20 Under 40 event Friends of honorees have fun at their table during the 20 Under 40 event Honorees and friends have fun at the 360 Photo Booth during the 20 Under 40 event Members of the 705 organization pose for photos during the the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Jessica Noel Ritchey has fun dancing with friends during the 20 Under 40 event Friends and Honorees fun dancing during the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Elise Morrison and her mother Arma Morrison attend the 20 Under 40 event 20 Under 40 Honorees and family and friends attended the VIP Reception during the 20 Under 40 event held at the ULL Student Union A VIP Reception for Honorees of the 20 Under 40 event was held at the ULL Student Union Lacey Maynor and to her right Honoree Blair Blanchard along friends attend the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Chiara Theard along with family and friends attended the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Andrea Amos and Tiffany Johnson attended the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Andrea Amos and Andrus LeCompte attended the 20 Under 40 event An Honoree face fan decorates a table at the 20 Under 40 event Sarah Clement and a friend attended the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Lindsey Faulk and friends and family have fun during the 20 Under 40 event Carol Trosclair and Isaiah Crawford enjoy the 20 Under 40 event President of 705 kicks off the 20 Under 40 Leadership Awards 20 Under 40 awards are lined up ready to be presented to Honorees during the the 20 Under 40 event Caroline Marcello and Brandon Journet with Hot 107.9 are the MC’s at the 20 20 Under 40 event Honoree Andrea Amos is presented her award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Blair Blanchard is presented her award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Calvary De’Rosa Sampson is presented her award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Chiara Theard is presented her award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event Friends of Honorees have fun dancing during the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Andrea Amos is surrounded by friends and family after receiving her award and recognition during the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Tyler Robertson and his family pose for photos after receiving his award and recognition during the the 20 Under 40 event Community Development Manager at Advancial and a sponsor of the event speaks to attendees at the VIP Reception during the 20 Under 40 event held at the ULL Student Union Honoree Chiara Theard and friends pose for photos after receiving her award and recognition during the the 20 Under 40 event Joelle Nixon pose for photos after receiving their awards and recognition during the the 20 Under 40 event Caroline Marcello and Brandon Journet with Hot 107.9 are the MC’s at the 20 Under 40 Leadership Awards event Honoree Tyler Robertson is presented his award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Sarah Clement is presented her award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Matika Holmes is presented her award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Lore Linton is presented her award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Lindsay Faulk is presented her award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event is presented his award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event Joelle Nixon is presented her award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Jilian Bradley Blanchard is presented her award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event Courtney Citizen and Leon Citizen attended the VIP Reception for Honorees during the 20 Under 40 event held at the ULL Student Union Honoree Chris Messner is presented his award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Dirk Guidry is presented his award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Elise Morrison is presented her award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Ezra Angelle is presented his award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Jessica Noel Ritchey is presented her award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Jamie Phillips is presented his award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event Honoree Grayson Stepanek is presented his award by Kevin Hall and Micah Nicholas during the the 20 Under 40 event CEO of Lafayette-based AI consulting firm Bizzuka spoke with Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette podcast spoke with Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette to discuss his newly released book that offers a practical guide for businesses looking to embed AI into their core operations and culture You can listen to their conversation here Munsell spent over 10,000 hours mastering how businesses can use AI to achieve extraordinary results His company’s began as a web development firm and become a digital marketing agency and A pivotal conversation with colleague Jared Allardyce prompted him to sell off his prior business holdings and focus exclusively on the emerging opportunities in AI Munsell then committed himself to studying how AI could genuinely solve market problems “We had been using AI and I thought this was going to be the next frontier,” he said we shifted to try to figure out what problem the market wanted solved with AI “So I spent a year studying that and had this thing called the CXO AI roundtable where every Friday I would teach various C levels what I was doing in certain aspects of AI I would analyze AI note takers or I would analyze different AI tools And eventually I figured out what the problem was that the market wanted solved.” Email Adam Daigle at adaigle@theadvocate.com A Sunset man shot his partner and then turned the gun on himself in a murder-suicide in the parking lot of a Lafayette bar to the scene outside Legends in the 4500 block of Johnson Street Dauphine and Breaux were in a relationship and anyone with details of the incident should reach out to police at 337-291-8600 or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 377-232-8477 Email Quinn Coffman at quinn.coffman@theadvocate.com