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Sunday, June 1st, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered in Lafayette on Saturday to celebrate 25 years of Miles Perret Cancer Services—known for helping thousands of families—and to kick off the Games of Acadiana fundraiser running from May 30 to June 14. The event honored the nonprofit’s roots and its ongoing support for cancer patients without government funding. KATC
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Three Lafayette Parish firefighters were injured while fighting two separate house fires in Carencro on May 30 — one fire at 107 Hidden Oaks Drive started before 9 p.m. when a vehicle fire spread to the attic and a second at 2714 Gendarme Road injured a Lafayette firefighter when a ceiling collapsed. News 15
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Edie's Biscuits in Lafayette celebrated 36 years of serving its iconic biscuits on Friday, May 30—owner Stanley Leece marked his birthday while honoring a treasured family recipe. The restaurant, named for Leece's oldest sister, has drawn locals since it opened in 1989. News 15
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local seafood experts and state officials expanded Grand Isle’s off-bottom oyster farming with a $140,000 grant to help bring fresh oysters to New Orleans restaurants and keep local traditions alive — producers plan to double the aquaculture park and open a processing facility by year-end to meet growing demand. This new method uses floating cages and lab-grown seed oysters to adapt to coastal changes and revive the island’s heritage. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Adam Zane, a KLFY News 10 reporter, made his wrestling debut Saturday at LWA’s Heartland Heat at the Cajundome Convention Center and won his match against Masked Grappler III with help from his surprise ally—Bob Moore, who delivered the decisive three-count. LWA management announced that Zane and Moore will face Masked Grappler III again in July at The Pit inside Epic Entertainment. KLFY
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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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DAD GAMES 2025
1 p.m. — Dave and Buster's Lafayette — Ticket required — Compete in the ultimate arcade showdown with family-friendly fun and prizes.
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Vermilionville Summer Camp for Kids (5-8)
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Vermilionville Performance Center — Check for availability — Embrace a week of hands-on learning about Acadiana's unique culture for children aged 5-12.
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Alyse Young Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — El Paso Mexican Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music with singer-songwriter Alyse Young in a vibrant setting.
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Alyse Young Live at Sushi Mizu
6-10 p.m. — Sushi Mizu — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening of live music with singer-songwriter Alyse Young in a vibrant dining atmosphere.
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Luke Bryan Live in Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the country superstar Luke Bryan along with special guests in an exciting summer tour kickoff.
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On-Site Tour at Brookdale Lafayette
9 a.m.-7 p.m. — Brookdale Lafayette — Free entry — Explore a family-oriented assisted living and memory care community in a beautiful setting.
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