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Lafayette
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rossville Choir held a charity concert yesterday, raising $1,913 for Rossville Cares to support local families. Choir students from grades six to 12 performed at Rossville Presbyterian Church and thanked donors (Choir Director Jordan Buck). Journal & Courier
- ➤ Wabash Center will host the 11th 'I'm Happy and I'm Alive' Grant’s House Celebration on May 1 at Grant’s House (1500 Salem St) from 6 to 10:30 p.m., featuring a concert by The Flying Toasters, food, and auctions to raise funds for programs helping children with disabilities. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Just Littles Play Café opened last week at 1227 Sagamore Parkway North, Suite 1227-B. The space is designed for children 6 and under to have fun while parents relax, with reservations now available online. Star City News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette’s infamous 19th-century con man Daniel Brutus Scribner + his partner Walter Haynes used fake lottery schemes to swindle millions and avoid capture with help from his wife; records show he briefly reformed after falling for a local resident before his dramatic death after a carriage race. Journal & Courier
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Lafayette rose above $4 Monday morning — forcing some drivers to spend over $100 on a fill-up and scale back on groceries and outings as they hope for a price drop soon. Star City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Purdue University faculty senate voted 53-15 on Monday, March 23 to move ahead with a no-confidence vote against Provost Patrick Wolfe amid growing faculty concerns over his leadership. The action sets the stage for a potential vote in April or later. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Lafayette Jefferson High School teacher Chuck Herber, 83, will retire at the end of the school year after 60 years of teaching (famed for his fingertip push-ups) as a significant figure in local education (a milestone for the school community). Journal & Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Franciscan Health is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to host a two-day LivingWorks suicide intervention training course on April 9 and 10 at Franciscan Health Lafayette Central, 1501 South Hartford Street. Sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., cost $25 (covering lunch), and require both days’ attendance with registration closing Monday, April 6. WLFI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Harrison’s state champion wrestler Erin Cauble, who signed with Lindenwood University, is preparing to compete at the Hoosier Relays indoor state championships Saturday — she aims to build on her January state title and track skills for future success. Journal & Courier
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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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The Logan Kirby Band Live
7:30-11:59 p.m. — Rat Pak Venue — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of classic country music with hits from legends like Hank Williams and Merle Haggard.
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