Today
in Lafayette
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bach Lunch returned to downtown Lafayette on Friday with an earlier start time, introducing Bach Brunch that played Beatles hits at Parc Sans Souci — organizers said the change invites the community to enjoy live local music. News 15
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UL faculty are pushing back against a shift to biweekly pay that will leave most without a paycheck in August; the AAUP chapter has urged President Ramesh Kolluru to review feedback and explore solutions for employees facing budget challenges. News 15
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana’s climate plan remains on the books as Gov. Jeff Landry takes a middle ground by not backing emissions cuts + allowing projects like carbon capture amid debate, with lawmakers set to hold a hearing this fall to review the plan's future. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ First responders in Lafayette Parish conducted a simulation on Friday to test their emergency operations plan ahead of hurricane season starting June 1 — agencies practiced a simulated evacuation at the MLK Center in Scott to pinpoint needed improvements. News 15
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 200,000 people left Medicaid in Louisiana over the past 12 months; Gov. Landry claims the drop shows improved coverage from new jobs (citing 100,000 fewer needing the program) while some officials worry many are now without insurance. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a loss to Cincinnati 12-2, Louisiana baseball faced Lipscomb in the Starkville Regionals elimination game on Saturday at Polk-Dement Stadium in Starkville, with lefty Ty Roman (the starter) taking the mound for the Cajuns. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ Louisiana baseball faces Cincinnati today at 2 p.m. CT at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville as the Ragin’ Cajuns try to keep their postseason hopes alive after a Saturday win over Lipscomb. The Daily Advertiser
- ➤ Photos show the Games of Acadiana (presented by Miles Perret Cancer Services) that took place yesterday at the Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette, where local teams and fans gathered to support cancer research efforts. The Daily Advertiser
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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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Free Educational Estate Planning Seminar
4-5 p.m. — Lafayette Public Library - Main Library — Free entry — Learn the essentials of estate planning in a relaxed and informative setting.
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Journey Concert
7:30–9 p.m. — Cajundome & Convention Center — Ticketed event — Experience the legendary rock band Journey live and relive their classic hits.
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