Good morning, Lafayette.

Pelican Engineering has named Justin Courville as its new CEO, replacing James Palmer who will now focus on technical projects + setting a path for growth.

The company, known as the only contract manufacturer for circuit boards in Louisiana, plans to keep all customer commitments intact.

The Juneteenth festival returns downtown near Parc International — aimed at broadening community participation — with an opening ceremony held on June 2 and major events scheduled for June 20 and 21, continuing through June 28.

Lafayette Parish School System has proposed relocating its career center to the Ovey Comeaux High campus, triggering concerns about losing a traditional high school and longer student commutes (criticism cited ongoing underinvestment on the Northside).

No decision has been made and further discussions are expected.

The Lafayette Public Library’s summer reading challenge, Where’s Al?, began Monday, June 1 and runs until Friday, July 31.

It asks residents to read 20 minutes daily and accept books, magazines, newspapers, and audiobooks (all count) as part of the program sponsored by Bayou Vermilion District.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued an order on June 2 that redirected $168 million from the school funding formula to pay a one-time $2,000 for teachers & $1,000 for support staff, pending a two-thirds legislative vote.

A 15-member task force will plan for permanent raises.

The Louisiana Fortify Homes Program offered up to $10,000 in grants for eligible homeowners to strengthen roofs for hurricane protection; funding is paid to contractors after roofs meet the FORTIFIED Roof Standard (homes must have a homestead exemption and proper insurance) in Lafayette and nearby parishes.

The Sugar Bowl LHSAA Boys' Basketball State Championships, known as Marsh Madness, will move to the CAJUNDOME on the University of Louisiana campus in Lafayette in March 2027 — returning the event from Burton Coliseum, where it has been held since 2014.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Journey Concert

7:30–9 p.m. — Cajundome & Convention Center — Ticketed event — Experience the legendary rock band Journey live and relive their classic hits.