Lafayette Airport to hold emergency drill on March 19
KATC
and last updated 2021-03-17 11:15:37-04
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) announced it will conduct its Triennial Full-Scale Exercise of the Airport Emergency Plan and Airport Security Plan with coordinating agencies on Friday, March 19.
The emergency drill will begin at 10:00 a.m.
The airportâs Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting unit, local fire departments, Acadian Ambulance, local hospitals, police and other first responders will be participating in the drill.
The airport says it is required to conduct this exercise every three years by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The exercise will be a reenactment of a simulated aircraft crash on airport property.
Downtown Alive kicks off Friday with virtual performance by Cupid
March 19 @ 6:00 pm
Downtown Alive! / Downtown Lafayette
and last updated 2021-03-15 14:04:01-04
The 38th season of Downtown Alive will kick off on Friday, March 19 with a debut performance by Cupid.
The Lafayette native, best known for his hit single Cupid Shuffle, will perform live from Parish Ink in Downtown Lafayette.
The concert begins at 6:00 pm.
âWe encourage the Acadiana community to make plans to join us online on Friday nights to enjoy virtual concerts â made possible with the support of Evangeline Maid â and help keep the music alive,â said Anita Begnaud, CEO of Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Lafayette Unlimited, the non-profit organization that produces Downtown Alive! âCupid is an amazing entertainer, and we are thrilled that he is finally performing at Downtown Alive! after playing shows all over the world. We know he will get viewers on their feet, whether