Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Protesters in Lafayette took part yesterday in the national 'Hands Off' protest known as 'Remove!
Reverse! Reclaim!'—marching around the Tippecanoe County Courthouse while carrying signs and flags as police managed a brief altercation. Images showed community members engaging in planned civic action during the demonstration.
🏈 Sports
During Saturday's scrimmage, Purdue football lost a potential starter to injury—raising concerns over key positions—and the team is working to improve consistency for upcoming games.
During his junior season, Purdue basketball player Braden Smith was named Big Ten Player of the Year and a consensus All-American as he averaged 15.8 points, 8.7 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 2.2 steals.
On Saturday, he won the Bob Cousy Award as the nation's top point guard, making him the first Purdue player to earn the prize.
Purdue football coach Barry Odom gave an update after an indoor scrimmage (held on Saturday) that said his team faced a close quarterback battle and some players were injured.
He said the injuries (which may affect spring practice) will be closely watched as the team prepares for upcoming games.
Purdue football had a Saturday scrimmage at Mollenkopf Athletic Center where tight end George Burhenn was injured—leaving questions about who will fill key positions.
The team has four spring ball dates left and will hold a showcase at Ross-Ade Stadium next Saturday as coaches decide on new players for tight end, quarterback, and defense.
🎉 Lafayette Events
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Bob Dylan: World Wide Tour
8 p.m. — Elliott Hall of Music — See website for details — Experience the legendary Bob Dylan's timeless music live in concert.
Community Nature Day
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — John S. Wright Forestry Center — Free entry — Engage in environmental activities and explore local ecosystems at this community gathering.
Life Church Easter Celebration
10 AM - 1 PM — Legacy Sports Club — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with a powerful service and special activities for kids.
The B-Side, Track 5: (Re)Light a Fuse
7:30 p.m. — Rat Pak Venue — Cash Bar — Experience electrifying rock and pop hits with a jazz fusion twist from talented LSO musicians.
Joel Gentz 5k 2025
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Engineering Fountain — Registration fee applies — Honor our service men and women through this spirited 5k run at Purdue University.
10th Annual GRANT'S HOUSE Celebration
6-10:30 p.m. — Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds — Fundraising event — Celebrate a decade of progress in supporting children with developmental disabilities.
Absolute Light Holistic Fair
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds — $10 per person — Explore intuitive readings, energy healings, and unique handcrafted items at this holistic fair.
Colton Dixon Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket info available — Experience the inspiring anthems of Colton Dixon, a Christian music sensation.
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