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Community Culinary Culinary & Culture Culture Events & Activities

36th ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CRAWFISH Ă‰TOUFFÉE COOK-OFF

The Eunice Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the City of Eunice presents the 36th Annual World Championship Crawfish Étouffée Cook-off.

Posted on March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Culinary & Culture Culture Events & Activities

Washington 2nd Annual Community Festival This Weekend.

The Town of Washington, with support of the Steamboat City Association, Inc., is hosting the second annual Community Festival on March 25, 2023 on Main Street.

Posted on March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Business News Community

Evangeline Downs Establishes 61-day Thoroughbred Season

The Louisiana Racing Commission recently approved an amended dates schedule for the 2023 Thoroughbred season at Evangeline Downs.  The meet will now consist of 61 days of racing, with opening night Friday, April 7. 

Posted on March 21, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Business News Community

Cleco Offers Warmer Weather Electrical Safety Tips

Cleco encourages customers to be aware of their surroundings and stay away from overhead and buried power
lines when doing yard work during this warmer weather.

Posted on March 21, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Culinary & Culture Culture Events & Activities

Acadiana Center for the Arts Hosts Documentary Film Screening

HOLLOW TREE, a new feature documentary that follows three Louisiana
teenagers as they discover how the history of the Mississippi River shapes their lives in a time of climate crisis, is screening at Acadiana Center for the Arts on April 2nd.

Posted on March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Culture Events & Activities

HOPE for Opelousas Art Show/Fundraiser Scheduled for Thursday

Mark your calendars for this special Art Show Fundraiser to benefit HOPE for Opelousas.

Posted on March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Business News Community

St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Update

Click on the following link to get information on all the upcoming Chamber of Commerce events plus other community/area events and activities:

https://www.stlandrychamber.com/events/

Posted on March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Culture Events & Activities

Cenla Author’s Club – One of a Kind Meeting

Mark your calendar for what is being called a “one of a kind meeting” at the Cenla Author’s Club in Alexandria this coming Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Posted on March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Business News Community Local News School Board

SLPSB Career Fair – March 23, 2023

Do you know someone looking to begin a career in service to children?  Share our career fair invitation with them!

Posted on March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Sports ULL

Cajuns Win Multiple Events, Clock Best Time

 In their first meet of the outdoor season, the Louisiana track and field team won 17 events on the second day of the Louisiana Classics.

Posted on March 20, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Events & Activities Local News

Love Fest Today in Opelousas

Happening Now: Opelousas Love Fest | Sunday March 19, 2023

Posted on March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Events & Activities Local News

Opelousas Pregnancy Center 5K 1 Mile Fundraiser Held at South City Park

The Opelousas Pregnancy Center held its second annual Geaux the Extra Mile 5K/1 Mile Fundraiser on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at South City Park in Opelousas. Story and Photos by Courtney Jennings.

Posted on March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Local News St Landry Parish

Parish President and Ambulance Services Meet To Discuss Response Times

Parish President, Jessie Bellard, met with representatives from the Acadian Ambulance, MedExpress, St. Landry EMS, and the St. Landry E911 Commission to discuss what efforts can be made to help reduce response times for emergency calls across the parish

Posted on March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Events & Activities

Opelousas Pregnancy Center 5K One Mile Run Tomorrow

Opelousas Pregnancy Center 5K One Mile Run Tomorrow. Click on image for more information.

Posted on March 17, 2023 Author Admin Comments Off on Opelousas Pregnancy Center 5K One Mile Run Tomorrow
Community

March 17, 2023 Arrest Report

March 17, 2023 Arrest Report

Posted on March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Events & Activities

St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial Commemoration of the Vietnam War

St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial Commemoration of the Vietnam War will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. at the Veterans Memorial located on Highway 182 South/Opelousas.

Posted on March 15, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
LSU Eunice Bengals
Baseball Community Sports

LSUE Baseball Ranked No. 1 in NJCAA Poll

LSU Eunice has moved up to the number one ranked in the most recent NJCAA Division II Baseball Polls as the new rankings were released on Monday.

Posted on March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Culinary

AcA’s grant awards for young creatives seeks applications from high school & college students

Acadiana Center for the Arts announces a call for applications to the Courtney
Granger Memorial award and the Jean Breaux award, both programs that support young artists,
musicians, and other creatives in the advancement of their education.

Posted on March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Local News St Landry Parish

Bellard Addresses Budgetary Questions

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, in an effort to be completely transparent, is addressing questions about the budget and other issues at the recent Parish Council Meeting.

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
St. Landry Parish District Attorney
Community Local News Parish District Attorney

Jury Convicts Man Of Child Battery

WRIGHT GUILTY ON 2 COUNTS OF SEXUAL BATTERY

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Basketball Northwestern State University Sports

Gibson Leaves NSU For Austin Peay

After engineering a 13-win turnaround for the Northwestern State men’s basketball team, head coach Corey Gipson has resigned his position to accept the head coaching position at Austin Peay.

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Basketball Breaking News Sports

Ex-LSU Coach Heads To McNeese

McNeese has named former LSU head coach Will Wade as its next men’s basketball coach, Director of Athletics Heath Schroyer announced Sunday evening. 

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Events & Activities Local News Photo Galleries

Episcopal Church of Epiphany Celebration of New Ministry and Installation of Reverend De Prins

The Episcopal Church of Epiphany in Opelousas held a Celebration of New Ministry and Installation of Reverend Laurent De Prins on February 15, 2023.

Posted on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Culinary Events & Activities

2nd Annual Rotary Club Black Pot Cook-off set for Saturday.

Come out and bring the family to the Yambilee Ag Arena this Saturday for the 2nd Annual Rotary Club of Opelousas Black Pot Cook-Off fundraiser event.

Posted on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Events & Activities

Macaroni Kids Presents Things To Do In March in Acadia-St. Landry

For a complete list of events and activities, especially activities for kids, please type in this link.

https://acadia.macaronikid.com/

Posted on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Events & Activities

Boots & Hooves Ride at Coasting Z Stables on Saturday, March 11th

Coasting Z Stables presents a full day of family fun.

Posted on March 10, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Events & Activities

March and Rally for Love and Peace on Saturday

March and Rally for Love and Peace on Saturday in Opelousas.

Posted on March 9, 2023March 11, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Events & Activities

Debris Drop Off Day for Lafayette Parish

A great opportunity to do your Spring clean ! Lafayette Parish is hosting their Debris Drop Day next Saturday, 18th.

Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Local News

Rural Community Funding Summit Coming to Opelousas

The Rural Community Funding Summit will be in Opelousas on April 5, 2023, from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Business News Local News School Board

St. Landry Parish School Board Searching for SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

The St. Landry Parish School Board is seeking an exceptional leader with a track record of success to serve as its next Superintendent of Schools.

Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Basketball Community Sports

Aiken Won’t Cover McNeese Men’s Basketball Next Year

John Aiken will not return as the McNeese Cowboys basketball coach for the final year of his contract in 2023-24, McNeese Director of Athletics Heath Schroyer announced on Wednesday.  

Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Local News St Landry Parish

Parish Government And Bissell Foundation Offering Vouchers For Pet Sterilization

To make a difference in the lives of St. Landry Parish pets, BISSELL Pet Foundation is partnering with St. Landry Parish Government to subsidize the cost of sterilization procedures for community pets through the end of June. 

Posted on March 9, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Breaking News Community Missing Persons Police News

MISSING PERSON – NAOMI LINN FORTSON

Be on the lookout for Naomi Linn Fortson, age 47.

Posted on March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Culinary & Culture Culture Events & Activities

Delta Grand Concert Series Features Local Artists

St. Landry Parish Government announces monthly concert series at Delta Grand.
St. Landry Parish Government has announced the beginning of a monthly concert series called “Live & Local in St. Landry” at the Delta Grand, kicking off with Jeremy Fruge & the Zydeco Hotboyz on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 7 PM.

Posted on March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Business News Community Events & Activities

Chamber of Commerce Weekly Activities Update

Chamber of Commerce Weekly Activities Update

Posted on March 7, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Culture Genealogy History

Lafayette Genealogical Society to Meet Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m

Lafayette Genealogical Society monthly meeting will be Thursday, March 16, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m

Posted on March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Culture Events & Activities

Corridor des Arts–March

Experience diverse, authentic living culture along the back roads of Acadiana.

Posted on March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Baseball Community LSUE Sports

LSUE Baseball Ends With Theatrical Finish

Over the years, LSU Eunice Baseball has had a flair for the dramatic in the most improbable of situations.  You can add another chapter to the Bengals’ magic on the diamond.

Posted on March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Opinion

Writer Urges Board To Choose A Local Superintendent

‘SELECT FROM WITHIN’

Posted on March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Basketball Breaking News Community Sports ULL

 Cajuns Win Tourney, Head To NCAA Next Week

Louisiana is making its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2014

Posted on March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)

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