Today
in Lafayette
Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Frame Factory broke ground on a 40,000-square-foot plant at 1036 Labit Road in Broussard + the project will create 40 new jobs. The facility, led by Mateo and Tiago Atwi, is expected to finish early next year. The Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Patrick Greene, 37, a Sulphur High special education teacher from Opelousas, is facing upgraded charges of attempted first-degree murder—8 counts, domestic abuse battery with child endangerment, aggravated assault, and resisting an officer after he allegedly stabbed his 6-year-old stepson battling brain cancer in Leonville, and he remains jailed without bond as he awaits a bond hearing today. News 15
- ➤ A Bayou Chicot man, 73-year-old Kenneth Vicknair—accused of threatening a priest at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Pine Prairie and warning staff at the Diocese office that he would shoot everyone leaving if his demand was not met—was booked in Lafayette on a terrorizing charge. KATC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette Parish School Board member Jeremy Hidalgo asked the Ethics Board for advice on whether vendors working with the school board can sponsor events at his bar — The Barrel in Broussard. The board will review the issue on Friday as concerns grow over ties with companies like Bergeron Metal Buildings that have worked with the board. The Current
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Lafayette Parish Health Unit is hosting a free Summer Kick-Off event today from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 220 West Willow St.—community partners will offer health information, car seat safety checks and fun activities with food for families. KATC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Teurlings Brooks Badeaux, a top high school baseball coach from Lafayette Parish, was named manager of Team USA’s 16U/17U White team and will lead young players at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina from July 23-27. He has coached Team USA four times—winning gold medals overseas and state championships—and now looks forward to representing both his city and his country. The Daily Advertiser
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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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Bunker Lofts, New Lifestyle Flex-space Development Coming Soon To North Lafayette
Designed as a high-end solution for car collectors, small business owners, and outdoor enthusiasts, Bunker Lofts blends premium storage, workspace, and leisure all in one place. With quick access to both I-10 and I-49, the project offers a central launch point for just about anywhere in South Louisiana.
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