🌱 Annual Stars And Stripes Concert + Shots Fired At 14th & Alabama

Hi, Lafayette! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the Fourth of July. I’ll be back in your inbox after the holiday, but until then, here’s what’s happening in town today.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Partly sunny and warmer. High: 86 Low: 66.
• Tuesday: Humid with partial sunshine. High: 88 Low: 66.
• Wednesday: A stray afternoon thunderstorm. High: 90 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories in Lafayette:

1. Riehle Plaza in Lafayette is set to host a star-studded Fourth of July Concert featuring local bands and food trucks starting at 5 p.m. The event aims to honor America and its freedom fighters, with City Clerk Cindy Murray urging community participation. The evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display over the Wabash River at 10 p.m., sponsored by local organizations and authorities. (City of Lafayette)
2. In the early hours of Friday morning, residents near 14th and Alabama streets in Lafayette reported a drive-by shooting incident to the police. Officers who responded to the scene discovered several shell casings, but no property damage or injuries have been reported as of Friday morning. Lafayette police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact them at 765-807-1200 or call the We Tip Hotline at 800-782-7463. (Subscription: Journal and Courier)
3. The South All-Stars clinched victory in the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association North/South All-Star Series at Lafayette's Loeb Stadium. BHS alumnus Charlie Schebler stood out with commendable plays for the South, including scoring crucial runs. Avon's Nate Simpson earned the series MVP title, with Chance Bentley of Connersville also representing the South. (Yahoo! Sports)

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Coming up in Lafayette:

Monday, July 3

• Champion City Kings Vs. Lafayette Aviators At Loeb Stadium (7:00 PM)

Tuesday, July 4

• Annual Stars And Stripes 4th Of July Concert And Fireworks At Riehle Plaza (6:00 PM)

Wednesday, July 5

• Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters At Teays River Brewing (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• For those on the hunt for a new home in Lafayette, check out this freshly compiled list of the five latest properties, including a 2-bedroom house for $174,900 and a 3-bedroom option for $395,000. Clickable addresses provide further details and photos, streamlining the house-hunting experience. (Patch)
• Lafayette's Columbian Park is hosting an "Art in the Park: Baseball Night" event on Jul. 11, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event is free to attend and promises to blend the worlds of art and baseball for a unique experience. (City of Lafayette)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be back in your inbox soon with another update! Have a happy Fourth.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.