Today
in Lafayette
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette police officers served tables at both Deano's Pizza locations last night as part of the annual "Tip a Cop" fundraiser — collecting tips for Faith House and Lafayette Crime Stoppers. News 15
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chance Maritime Technologies, a Lafayette business, secured a five-year $21.6 million contract with NOAA to deliver up to eight Chance LR30 ocean drones for charting and mapping vessels, boosting local maritime operations and prompting plans for a new facility. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dwayne Dopsie, a GRAMMY-winning zydeco artist raised in a legendary musical family, leads Dwayne Dopsie and The Zydeco Hellraisers as he shares Lafayette’s music with audiences worldwide — he honors regional traditions with every performance. Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
- ➤ Lafayette Travel partners with the Galvez Chapter (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) and the Acadian Memorial to host a free screening on Wednesday, June 3 at the Moncus Theater inside Acadiana Center for the Arts, featuring networking at 5:00 p.m. and a panel discussion with local leaders. Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
- ➤ Dustin Cravins is preparing for Sunday's Zydeco Extravaganza in Lafayette — a long-running celebration rooted in his family's Creole traditions — as he aims to keep South Louisiana’s cultural legacy alive. KATC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Louisiana at Lafayette honored Dr. Philip Auter as the recipient of the Leadership Service Award (recognizing his skill in integrating service-learning with classroom instruction to boost community leadership) as part of its annual Eminent Faculty Awards. News 15
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Experts advise homeowners to raise their thermostat between 80 and 85°F when away rather than turning off the AC to save energy and prevent extra strain on the unit as summer heat climbs in Louisiana. The Daily Advertiser
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Our Lady of Lourdes opened its modern Mother-Baby unit today as part of a $100M push to enhance patient care, offering improved comfort, safety (and early bonding) in a state-of-the-art setting at the hospital. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital has opened its upgraded Mother-Baby Unit today — featuring larger rooms, advanced safety features and dedicated lactation support as part of a $100 million Advancing Acadiana investment to boost family care. The Daily Advertiser
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Stacker released a list of 30 Louisiana cities with the priciest homes using April data. Elmwood tops the list with a typical home value of $434,261 while Vienna, Geismar, Madisonville and Saint Francisville follow, giving local buyers a clear picture of market trends. The Daily Advertiser
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Cajun Heartland State Fair 2026
6-9 p.m. — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant atmosphere and entertainment of the Cajun Heartland State Fair in Lafayette.
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Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
6:00-7:15 p.m. — Petroleum Club of Lafayette — Get your tickets now for a unique take on 90s hip-hop music performed with strings in a magical atmosphere.
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Emo Philips Live Show
7-9 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette — VIP: $30, GA: $25 — Enjoy a night of laughs with renowned comedian Emo Philips at Club 337.
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One Last Breath: A Tribute to Creed
9:00 PM — Rock'n'Bowl® de Lafayette — $17 cover charge — Experience a night of Creed's greatest hits with opening act Ashes After.
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Créole Culture Day Celebration
10 AM - 4 PM — Bayou Vermilion District Camellia Canoe/Kayak Launch — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant Créole cultures with a day of festivities at Vermilionville.
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CFMA Cajun Jam
1-3 p.m. — Vermilionville Historic Village — Free entry — Enjoy toe-tapping tunes led by local musicians in a vibrant Cajun jam session.
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Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars
7-11 p.m. — Blue Moon Saloon & Guest House — Tickets starting at $18.95 — Experience a night of alternative rock with Roddie Romero and his All-Stars.
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