The Eunice Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the City of Eunice presents the 36th Annual World Championship Crawfish Étouffée Cook-off.
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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.
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.Â
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.
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.
HOPE for Opelousas Art Show/Fundraiser Scheduled for Thursday
Mark your calendars for this special Art Show Fundraiser to benefit HOPE for Opelousas.
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/
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.
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!
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.
Love Fest Today in Opelousas
Happening Now: Opelousas Love Fest | Sunday March 19, 2023
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.
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
Opelousas Pregnancy Center 5K One Mile Run Tomorrow
Opelousas Pregnancy Center 5K One Mile Run Tomorrow. Click on image for more information.
March 17, 2023 Arrest Report
March 17, 2023 Arrest Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jury Convicts Man Of Child Battery
WRIGHT GUILTY ON 2 COUNTS OF SEXUAL BATTERY
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.
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.Â
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.
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.
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/
Boots & Hooves Ride at Coasting Z Stables on Saturday, March 11th
Coasting Z Stables presents a full day of family fun.
March and Rally for Love and Peace on Saturday
March and Rally for Love and Peace on Saturday in Opelousas.
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.
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.
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.
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. Â
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.Â
MISSING PERSON – NAOMI LINN FORTSON
Be on the lookout for Naomi Linn Fortson, age 47.
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.
Chamber of Commerce Weekly Activities Update
Chamber of Commerce Weekly Activities Update
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
Corridor des Arts–March
Experience diverse, authentic living culture along the back roads of Acadiana.
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.
Writer Urges Board To Choose A Local Superintendent
‘SELECT FROM WITHIN’
 Cajuns Win Tourney, Head To NCAA Next Week
Louisiana is making its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2014
