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Lafayette
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two people died and officials confirmed injuries from a supercell that produced four tornadoes and large hail as it moved from Pontiac, Illinois to Lake Village, about 60 miles northwest of Lafayette — emergency shelter was set up at North Newton High School and damage surveys are planned today. WLFI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette Jefferson Jazz Ensemble qualifies for the ISSMA State Finals for the first time and will host a public media night on March 19 (Rohrman Performing Arts Center) before competing on March 20 at Pike High School in Indianapolis. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Greater Lafayette Commerce is accepting booth reservations online for its HireME Career Fair on April 29. The fair will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for high school juniors and seniors and then open to the public until 5 p.m. Star City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette earned the SolSmart Gold designation for making solar energy easier to access, officials said — marking its role at the March 11 Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference. Journal & Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NAMI Indiana recognized Sheriff Bob Goldsmith with the Executive Advocate for Mental Health Justice Award today for expanding mental health services at Tippecanoe County Jail; he said his team and community partners increased service hours from 24 to 80 each week. Star City News
- ➤ The city will remove the 150-year-old Kissing Tree during the week of March 15 (while schools are on spring break) because its roots and dead branches pose a safety hazard; a plaque will be installed and a new tree will later be planted in its place. Journal & Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purdue senior point guard Braden Smith was named first-team All-Big Ten for the third straight year after coaches and media voted on his strong season stats (450+ points, 250+ assists, 100+ rebounds), making him the only NCAA player with such a record. WLFI
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Randy Travis: More Life Tour
7:30 PM — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the timeless music of Randy Travis live in Lafayette.
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2026 Purdue Spring SASES Regional Meeting
Mar 25-27 — Purdue University Department of Agronomy — Registration required — Engage with industry speakers and network with young professionals in agriculture.
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Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Junction House — Free entry — Experience a calm and inclusive Easter egg hunt tailored for sensory needs in a welcoming environment.
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Doggy EGG-stravaganza
10 AM – 4 PM — McCaw Park — Free entry — Enjoy an egg hunt designed especially for furry friends in a festive atmosphere.
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Soul Asylum Acoustic Performance with Corey Glover
8 PM — Loeb Playhouse — Special student pricing available — Experience a rare acoustic set from Grammy-winning band Soul Asylum with special guest Corey Glover.
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2026 Spring Celebration
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — McAllister Recreation Center — Free entry — Celebrate the arrival of spring with family-friendly activities and community fun.
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