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Lafayette
Monday, August 11th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Carley Barrett, a Lafayette native and Central Catholic grad, will join Purdue women's basketball as a walk-on for the 2025 to 26 season—she stepped away from competitive play four months ago and led her team to a state final while earning top honors. Barrett follows her family's Boilermaker tradition as she joins a team rebuilt using the transfer portal. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Purdue football's tight end group has changed since two years ago as only George Burhenn remains and the team adds four new players via the transfer portal, while transfers like Christian Earls and Luca Puccinelli boost the squad with size and strength. Coaches said the added versatility and physical presence in the group will help the team improve its offensive performance this season. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Paul Neidig, the IHSAA commissioner, marked his five years in office by discussing big changes in high school sports since the COVID period—he noted that the new transfer rules and tournament format changes have increased team participation. He will continue his discussion with a follow-up interview on Wednesday, August 13 to explain how these changes affect student athletes. Journal & Courier
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Lauren Daigle Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Elliott Hall of Music — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Lauren Daigle live in concert.
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Clave Caribe Concert
7-10 p.m. — People's Brewing Company & Taproom — Cost Info Not Provided — Shake to the vibrant sounds of Lafayette's Latin groove machine Clave Caribe.
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Indiana LTAP Expo 2025
8 AM–5 PM — Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Experience live equipment demonstrations and attend leadership courses in an exciting expo setting.
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Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias, directed by John D. Collier, opens on Sept 4th and runs until Sept 13th!
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