Author: Freddie Herpin
Leadership St. Landry Infrastructure Day
A group of St. Landry Parish and community leaders gathered together on February 17th at the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce in Opelousas to kick off the second in a series of nine Leadership St. Landry classes by attending a day dedicated to learning more about the infrastructure of the parish.Â
Profile – Jose Herrera
The home, once used as a boys home, was built in the 1890’s and is now owned by Angela M. Angello. While walking by the home Thursday morning I stopped to talk to Jose Herrera, who was busy working on some of the moldings to be used on the interior rooms. Herrera and his brother, Read More…
Profile – Tiffany Matt
On Saturday There was a grand opening celebration for her brand new studio and gallery located in her hometown, Washington, La. On display were numerous works of her beautiful photos which were admired by the many guests that attended the grand opening. Washington Mayor Dwight Landreneau was also there to wish Tiffany the best with Read More…
Special Recognition Awards at St. Landry Parish School Board meeting
Special Recognition Awards at St. Landry Parish School Board meeting
Profile – Kia Williams
Job seekers arrived at the Yambilee Building early Thursday in hopes of finding employment at the St. Landry Career and Resource Expo, hosted by Acadiana Workforce Soluntions in partnership with St. Landry Parish Community Action Agency. “The lines were forming outside before the event began,” stated Opelousas Mayor Julius Alsandor who was there representing the Read More…
Gumbo Cookoff Photo Gallery 2
Gumbo Cookoff Photo Gallery 2
Battle for the Paddle
Paula Mills and Dr. Ty Hargroder, cooking for the LHC Group, prepare to sample a taste of gumbo at the annual Gumbo Cook-Off held Saturday. Held in downtown Opelousas near Frank’s, is a day long fun filled event featuring local bands, auctions and of course some of the best gumbo to be found anywhere. All Read More…
Downtown Makers Market
Java Square Downtown Makers Market Photo Gallery
Profile – Brent Dupre
Popcorn is good but if you really want a tastyt treat try a sample of Dupcorn, created by Brent Dupre who was at the Java Square Downtown Makers Market with a booth displaying the tasty popcorn. Brent has been in the popcorn business for five years as he describes it. “Three years trial and error Read More…
St. Landry Now Signing Ceremony
St. Landry Now makes it official with a signing ceremony Thursday that included SLN staff, Carola Hartley, Karen Cox, Bobby Ardoin and Freddie Herpin. Witnesses included Sherry Landry, Tim Hartley, Larry Cox and Mayor Julius Alsandor.
OFD Smoke Detectors
The Opelousas Fire Department is now installing smoke detectors free of charge to Opelousas residents on a first come first basis. To be put on the waiting list contact the fire department at 948-2586. Displaying the smoke detectors are Opelousas firefighters, from left, Michael Galindo, Seth Richard and Varsha Rideau.
Right to Life March
The 35th annual St. Landry Right to Life March was held Saturday beginning at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church.
St. Landry Right to Life March
Despite near freezing temperatures about 75 pro life supporters met at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church Saturday morning for the 35th annual St. Landry Right to Life March. Prior to the march the group met inside the church for a prayer service and to listen to keynote speakers Brittney Williams, Region IV Suicide Read More…
COVID-19 Test Giveaway
Acadiana Practitioners, LLC distribute free COVID-19 home test Friday afternoon at their office located at 1119 Prudhomme Circle.
Free Home COVID-19 Tests Distribution
Rep. Dustin Miller and his staff at Acadiana Practitioners, LLC braved near freezing temperatures Friday afternoon to distribute the Quick Vue at Home Covid-19 Test. The free drive-thru giveaways was limited to one kit per person. Miller said approximately 1000 tests were delivered to Acadiana Practitioners, LLC. More drive-thru giveaways will be held in the Read More…
Krewe des Chiens des Opelousas
Dress up your dogs and kids too and get ready for a doggone good time as the Opelousas Kiwanis Club presents the Krewe des Chiens des Opelousas. The annual Mardi Gras theme event is being held Saturday, Feb. 12, on the grounds of the St. Landry Parish Courthouse. Pictured with the royal crown for the Read More…
