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Lafayette
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette Police will host MaliBLUE Jack’s event today at Malibu Jack’s from 4 to 7 p.m. Families can enjoy games and giveaways, with 150 children receiving a pass for one attraction or $12 in game play, and 10 percent of proceeds benefiting the Lafayette Police Foundation. Journal & Courier
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown business owners are concerned that rising rents and operating costs are straining local shops — they worry that if these costs continue, even successful businesses may be priced out and storefronts could be left empty. Star City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Elizabeth School of Nursing will host an information day for prospective nursing students on Friday, April 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. at its campus on Hartford Street in Lafayette (facility tours and sessions on registration, curriculum, and financial aid will be provided). WLFI
- ➤ Teens ages 13-14 can now apply for McAllister Rec Center's Junior Camp Counselor program that pays $55 a week and supports summer camps running from May 22 to Aug. 5; applications are available online. Star City News
- ➤ Greater Lafayette Commerce opened nominations for the 2027 Golden Apple Awards to recognize outstanding educators, and nominations close May 1 (applications can be submitted online). Star City News
- ➤ Former West Lafayette teacher Kathy Nimmer has been named a 2026 Helen Keller Achievement Award recipient by the American Foundation for the Blind and will be honored on April 23 in New York City for her work supporting people with vision challenges. Journal & Courier
- ➤ West Lafayette Community School Corporation Board has been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association for its commitment to professional development, with a majority of members earning at least 75 points in training. The board will be honored at the ISBA Spring Regional Meeting (details forthcoming). WLFI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purdue basketball faces Texas today at 7:10 p.m. EST on CBS in the Sweet 16 — both teams aim for a win to move into the Elite Eight, with key players expected to shine. Journal & Courier
- ➤ A record 11 Purdue Boilermakers are set to compete at the NCAA Championships at the McAuley Aquatic Center at Georgia Tech from today through Saturday. The team includes five debut swimmers and all six men’s divers (with several achieving team-record times) aiming for national honors. WLFI
- ➤ Purdue redshirt walk on Sam King kept the team loose with humorous locker room questions during NCAA Tournament practice on March 25. Teammates said his lighthearted role (nicknamed 'goober') lifts spirits as he sits out this season. Journal & Courier
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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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Broom Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Castle-Brooks Spiritual Supply — Bring your own broomstick — Create a unique piece of art while learning about broom history.
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