Good morning, Lafayette.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Doggy EGG-stravaganza

10 AM – 4 PM — McCaw Park — Free entry — Enjoy an egg hunt designed especially for furry friends in a festive atmosphere.

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.

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.