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Lafayette
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purdue football announced Sunday it added Jerrick Gibson to bolster its running back depth after key players transferred out and eligibility issues arose. The former Top 100 recruit played at Texas and brings three years of eligibility to the team. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Senior point guard Braden Smith broke the Big Ten assists record during Purdue’s 89-73 win at Wisconsin — the team will host Washington on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. to resume action. WLFI
- ➤ Purdue football coach Barry Odom hired former Colorado State scouting director Xavier Goldsmith as associate director of scouting on Jan. 4 in West Lafayette. Goldsmith, who also worked at Utah and Western Michigan (joining Butler Benton), will help strengthen the Boilermakers' staff. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Purdue football added junior college All-American safety Ta’Vari Hampton to its 2026 roster on Jan. 4 (West Lafayette). The Florida native and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M standout fills a much-needed role as key players departed from the secondary. Journal & Courier
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Vision Board Party
1-3 p.m. — West Lafayette Indiana Nutrition — $10 for board and supplies, $20 for board, supplies & drink — Create a vision board to outline your goals for the year ahead.
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The Hobbit
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical journey of The Hobbit in a charming local theater setting.
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Find Your Fit, Lafayette: School Showcase
Looking for the right K–12 school option for your child? Join us for an evening designed to help Lafayette-area families explore the best private school opportunities available!
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Find Your Fit, Lafayette: School Showcase
Looking for the right K–12 school option for your child? Join us for an evening designed to help Lafayette-area families explore the best private school opportunities available!
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Purdue Community Jazz Showcase
7 PM — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Experience an evening of lively jazz featuring Artist-In-Residence, Kirby Fellis.
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