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Alsu Kurmasheva, a journalist for the U.S. government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, was convicted of "spreading false information" about the Russian army.

It's been a year since that pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol. I was there when it happened, and I was also there months later when they tried to shift the blame.

Innocence Project New Orleans (IPNO) is hosting our 3rd annual Justice Celebration in Lafayette, at the Downtown Convention Center on Buchanan Street. The celebration will be from 6 pm to 9 pm and will feature the stories of two of our clients, plus a short film about IPNO’s Unjust Punishment Project. Beer, wine and food will be served. IPNO will be giving our inaugural Justice Award to Women of Wisdom (WOW), who has been instrumental in community development and empowerment. Attire is business casual.For more information visit their website.

The adult contemporary star, who became a reluctant giant of smooth jazz in the 1980s, died on Sunday after a six-year battle with prostate cancer.

Join the Bayou Culture Collaborative with Sunpie Barnes, Big Chief of Northside Skull and Bone Gang, on January 16, 2026 at noon for a gathering of people and organizations focused on preserving Louisiana’s heritage and examining the effects of land loss on local culture. To attend the event, you can find the zoom link on their Facebook here. The Louisiana Folklore Society is also hosting a gathering with a reception on January 23rd at the Roy House and the meeting on the 24th at UL Lafayette; they welcome students, academics, public folklorists, and community members who discuss current issues facing our state. The Louisiana Academy of Sciences, the oldest scientific organization in the state, is also celebrating their 100th anniversary with a meeting on March 6th and 7th at Centenary College. Those interested in registering for the event can click here.

This Mardi Gras, we’re pulling off to the side of the road and driving head on into the weird, wild world of ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS! From fonky old couches and gas-station boudin to UFO landing sites, quirky churches, and the World’s Largest Whatever, Krewe de Canailles is celebrating all the things you stumble upon when you weren’t even looking. If it makes you laugh, scratch your head, or slam on the brakes—bring it to the parade and cruise with us through Downtown Lafayette! This year’s not just a parade—it’s a love letter to every detour, roadside gem, and glorious pile of junk that makes backroad adventures so unforgettable. Whether you’re marching with the krewe or just along for the ride, join us Friday, Feb. 6, 2026—this trip is one you’ll never forget! For more information, click here.

Join us for the highly-anticipated annual Health & Wellness Expo, presented by 100 Black Men of Greater Lafayette, Inc. in collaboration with VFit Health & Fitness Promotion, Acadiana Black Nurses Association, Sickle Cell Association of South Louisiana and Flatland Runners. This year, we are thrilled to bring back the impactful Sickle Cell Walk/Run to commemorate Sickle Cell Awareness Month and make a difference in the lives of those living with sickle cell disease in Lafayette and the surrounding areas. Together, we strive to create a meaningful impact and raise awareness about sickle cell disease.Registration will open at 6:45 a.m. with the race beginning at 8 a.m. The health expo will begin at 10 a.m. For more information, click here.

Abbey Players is putting on "The Game's Afoot" directed by Mitchell Prudhomme. This comedic murder mystery tells the story of Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes. He has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of Christmas revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. For tickets and information, visit https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/abbey-players1/64cfae66406ed90e3eadb8f7/tickets?fbclid=IwAR1W7sMUNz_boLFeGVFJW8VOqWut-vzmsn6x5zfl81pE-fVyqtBx1XT2yz0

On Sunday, March 17th, 2024, Atchafalaya Basinkeeper will host its 8th Annual Save The Basin event at Artmosphere in Downtown Lafayette! Come enjoy the unique Cajun-inspired artists, silent auction, raffles and stick around for live music from Michael Doucet et Chad Viator, Forest Huval Band, The Babineaux Sisters and Drew Landry. Every attendee receives a raffle ticket for a swamp tour for up to 6 people with Basinkeeper Dean Wilson. Guest speakers will be discussing our organizations’ most critical achievements in the Basin and some of the most troublesome hurdles to date facing our progress in conservation. All proceeds from the event – including 10 percent of all food – will go directly towards protecting and restoring the Basin. For tickets, information and more, go to https://www.basinkeeper.org/events/2024/3/17/8th-annual-save-the-basin-event.

Le Grand Hoorah is about creating and fostering relationships focused on preserving the music, food, language and folk arts of the people of Acadiana. The festival will be held at Lakeview Park starting on the 27th with music, followed by a boucherie, jam and more music on teh 28th then closing out with a French mass on the 29th. The music lineup is out now, and is filled some of the hottest LA music acts from Bonsoir Catin to Pine Leaf Boys. Check out the full schedule and get more information on the website, https://legrandhoorah.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFZJ1pleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVlzeElSsehi28xHpCDj34ocYhtEtKWHTJkotGxNgiGjJC0_C6l0busI9Q_aem_ugpZkcsj-WqLCgudxntunw.