Today
in Lafayette
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Leadership Youngsville and the Youngsville Chamber of Commerce are hosting a beach volleyball tournament at Sugar Beach at the Youngsville Sports Complex on May 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.—the event will feature a match between the police and fire departments and local players can register for $120 until May 30 at 3:00 p.m. KATC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Popular Lafayette breakfast and lunch spot Five Mile Eatery is planning a move to a new location—at the corner of Congress Street and Myrtle Place—and awaits a final decision from the City Council after the Planning and Zoning Commission gave preliminary approval to a zoning change. News 15
- ➤ Smalls Sliders opened its second Lafayette location on Bertrand Drive with a 'Can Drop' ceremony held amid rainy weather — crews lowered a Smorange shipping container now set to open mid-July while adding about 50 local jobs. The Daily Advertiser
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Lafayette City Marshal Brian Pope was arrested on March 26 for probation and parole violations and moved to Evangeline Parish Correctional Center on April 9 — his probation hearing was delayed until July 21 so he will serve at least two more months in jail due to missed appointments, skipped payments, and incomplete community service documentation. The Advocate
- ➤ Jack Montoucet—the former wildlife and fisheries secretary—was indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit bribery, wire fraud, and money laundering in a scheme that saw him help award state contracts for kickbacks over a two-year period, with three others already pleading guilty. KATC
- ➤ Former wildlife secretary Jack Montoucet was indicted Wednesday in Lafayette on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering—he is accused of taking kickbacks from a state contract for online courses to resolve wildlife citations. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two Lafayette public pools will open for Memorial Day weekend after years of closure — local officials say this will help teach children to swim and cut drowning risks. Officials are assessing repairs on the OJ Mouton pool, and once fixed, all four public pools will be open to serve the community. The Current
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kallen LeBlanc, a local teen who survived a near-fatal crash nearly two years ago, reunited with her care team at Ochsner Lafayette General on National Trauma Survivors Day — the team that saved her life when she was airlifted with severe injuries using an ECMO machine. Now a nursing student at UL Lafayette, she is shadowing the nurse who cared for her, showing how her experience has given her a new purpose. KATC
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Acadiana Brew HaHa
10 AM – 3 PM — Vermilionville Performance Center — $10-$25 — Celebrate the history and culture of Louisiana brewing with tastings, workshops, and a People’s Choice award.
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38th Annual Zydeco Extravaganza
12-11:30 p.m. — Blackham Coliseum — Cost information not provided — A lively celebration featuring the best Zydeco bands, food, and good times.
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Memorial Day Run for Heroes
8-11 a.m. — Moncus Park — Registration fee to support veterans — Kick off Memorial Day with a meaningful run honoring heroes.
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Grand Opening of Parkside Cottages
Join the Youngsville Chamber of Commerce and ReHive to celebrate the Grand Opening of Parkside Cottages on May 29th at 9am! Parkside Cottages is Youngsville’s first and only boutique cottage court community, located next to Foster Park and minutes from the Youngsville Sports Complex. https://www.parkside-cottages.com
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LWA Heartland Heat & Fan Expo
6:00-7:30 p.m. — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an exciting night of wrestling alongside a vibrant expo featuring pro wrestling, cosplay, and local artists.
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Explore the Wonders at Lafayette Science Museum
8 a.m. — Lafayette Science Museum — Museum Admission — Discover interactive exhibits and planetarium shows that bring science to life.
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Dwight James & the Royals Concert
Time TBD — Acadiana Center for the Arts — Ticket info available — Experience a blend of Southern rock, blues, soul, and R&B from Louisiana's own Dwight James.
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Créole Culture Day Celebration
10 AM – 4 PM — Lafayette Parish Bayou Vermilion District — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant contributions of Créole culture to the Acadiana region.
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State of the Arts Symposium 2025
1-8 p.m. — Acadiana Center for the Arts — Ticket info available — Explore the intersection of arts and economy with expert panels and a keynote on the power of creativity.
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Downtown Lafayette Art Walk
5-9 p.m. — Parc de Lafayette — Free entry — Experience vibrant arts and culture with exhibits, live music, and immersive performances throughout Downtown Lafayette.
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