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WWE SmackDown in Lafayette, Louisiana, served as the go-home show for Money in the Bank, featuring a new Women's Tag Team Championship reign and a heated ladder promo. Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley won the titles after Charlotte Flair was incapacitated. The show also included a six-woman tag match and a main event between Trick Williams and Bron Breakker that ended in disqualification.
WWE SmackDown in Lafayette, Louisiana, featured a women's tag title change and a main event ending in a disqualification. Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley defeated Fatal Influence to become the new champions. Trick Williams won his match against Bron Breakker via DQ after interference from The Vision. The show served as a hype event for the upcoming Money in the Bank pay-per-view.
A confirmed measles case in Colorado has prompted public health officials to issue exposure alerts for several locations in the north metro Denver area, including restaurants in Boulder, a hotel in Westminster, and a hospital in Lafayette. The individual visited these sites between September 8 and September 10, 2026. Public health officials advise that anyone who was present at these locations during the specified times should monitor for symptoms until October 2, 2026. Colorado has confirmed 25 measles cases this year, a decrease from the 31 cases reported at this time last year. The majority of these cases occurred in unvaccinated individuals, with 19 cases affecting children and teens under the age of 18.
France secretly aided the American cause from 1776, formalizing its alliance in 1778 and sending money, weapons and diplomats. Lafayette’s arrival revitalized the rebellion, Rochambeau’s troops joined Washington, and de Grasse’s naval blockades at Yorktown sealed the British fate in 1781. The 1783 Treaty of Paris recognized American independence and reshaped diplomacy, but the costly war debt hastened financial troubles for Louis XVI and helped spark ideas that would fuel the French Revolution.
Five people were arrested across multiple states in a long-running probe into the January 18 shooting at Judge Steven Meyer and his wife in Lafayette, Indiana. The suspects face charges including attempted murder in the first degree and conspiracy to commit murder, along with gang and firearm enhancements; two suspects are listed as habitual offenders. Amanda Milsap and Zenada Greer were also charged with bribery/obstruction of justice and assisting a criminal respectively. The victims were hospitalized in stable condition, and the arrests involved numerous agencies including Lafayette Police, the FBI and U.S. Marshals.
An Indiana state court judge and his wife were shot at their Lafayette home and remain in stable condition as investigators from local, state and federal agencies search for suspects; motive has not been released.
A Tippecanoe Superior Court 2 judge, Steve Meyer, and his wife were shot at their Lafayette home; both survived, with the judge hospitalized and his condition stabilized. The shooter was reportedly still at large as of Monday. The Indiana Supreme Court said court cases will proceed in Tippecanoe County, with Chief Justice Loretta Rush urging vigilance and safety for judges.
Drago's Seafood Restaurant, a New Orleans based eatery, is set to close its Lafayette location on Feb. 17, citing financial challenges exacerbated by the pandemic and rising operating costs. Owner Tommy Cvitanovich expressed gratitude to the Acadiana community and local partners for their support over the past six years and announced that current employees will be offered positions at the restaurant's other locations. Gift cards will be honored until the closure date and at any other Drago's location thereafter.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket worth $713,143 was sold at a 76 gas station in Lafayette, California. The ticket matched five of the drawn numbers but missed the Mega number, which would have won the $57 million jackpot. The jackpot remains unclaimed and has increased to $140 million for the next drawing. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350.
A BART train derailed and caught fire between Orinda and Lafayette stations on the morning of January 1, 2024, leading to the evacuation of passengers and minor injuries to at least two people. The incident caused major delays and service was halted between the stations, with no immediate bus bridge available. Highway 24 traffic was also affected, with lane closures during the emergency response. Causes of the derailment are still unknown.
Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory was defeated by Monique Blanco Boulet in a bitter general election, with Blanco receiving 52% of the vote in the runoff compared to Guillory's 48%. The election had an unofficial voter turnout of 30.4%. Blanco accused Guillory of corruption, while Guillory unsuccessfully sued to stop her campaign and labeled Blanco as a liberal.
One child has died and another child and a woman are in critical condition after a shooting in Lafayette, Louisiana. Two police officers were also injured but are now in stable condition. The suspect, who was also wounded, has been taken into custody. The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation and is asking for any information or evidence related to the incident.
A Lafayette man, Wilson Marshall, was killed in a stabbing incident on Monday night. Jonathan Malbrough, also from Lafayette, was arrested and booked for second-degree murder in connection with the incident. The suspect allegedly armed himself with a cutting instrument and attacked Marshall during an altercation. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Lafayette Crime Stoppers.
BJ's Pizza House, a popular pizza joint in Lafayette, Louisiana, is closing its doors after over 40 years in business. The restaurant announced on Facebook that Thursday, June 29th will be their last day open. Many residents expressed their sadness on social media about the closure of the local business.
The Lafayette Police Department is investigating bomb threats at both Target stores in Lafayette after an email was sent claiming that bombs were placed inside the stores. The email accuses Target of betraying the LGBTQ+ community and threatens economic damage. The police have dispatched officers to investigate the situation and have cleared one store so far. The investigation is ongoing.