Photo GalleriesPlacesPeople & PlacesCommunity Washington Christmas Celebration The town of Washington kicked off the Christmas season Saturday with a day long schedule…Freddie HerpinDecember 11, 2021
Local NewsCommunityPhoto Galleries Washington Mayor Dwight Landreneau announces the re-opening of the historic Washington Museum Saturday. The town of Washington celebrates the re-opening of the town's historic museum. Washington Mayor Dwight…Freddie HerpinDecember 11, 2021
Seasonal InformationPeople & PlacesPhoto GalleriesPeople Christmas Toy Drive The Elbert Guillory Family Toy Drive help Saturday in Opelousas.Freddie HerpinDecember 11, 2021
PeopleSeasonal InformationPeople & Places Elbert Guillory Family Toy Drive Elbert Guillory decided 31 years ago that it was also best to donate at Christmas…Bobby ArdoinDecember 11, 2021
HistoryPeopleSt Landry HistoryPeople & Places Photo from the Past – Opelousas History 1986 was a historic year in Opelousas. In November the city election was held with…Carola HartleyDecember 11, 2021
Events & ActivitiesSeasonal Information Music St. Landry – St. Landry Tourism From the St. Landry Parish Tourist Information Center comes this weekend schedule for Music in…Carola HartleyDecember 10, 2021
PeoplePeople & PlacesCommunityPhoto Galleries New Porch at LeVieux Village Larry Cox constructing a new porch on the Andrepont Building at Le Vieux Village.Freddie HerpinDecember 10, 2021
PeoplePeople & PlacesBusiness NewsLocal News Local Business Entrepreneur Vera Nagy It’s obvious to anyone who has met her that Vera Nagy is attracted to what…Bobby ArdoinDecember 10, 2021
PeopleSeasonal InformationPeople & PlacesCommunity Sunset Library Club Christmas Tea Members of the Armand Brinkhaus Library Club in Sunset, LA celebrated the holiday season with…Carola HartleyDecember 10, 2021
PeoplePeople & Places Profile – Kendall Costano Eighth grader Kendall Costano makes her home in Lakeland, Fla. with her parents, Heather and…Freddie HerpinDecember 10, 2021
Seasonal InformationLocal News Christmas Parade With so many spectators wearing shorts and t-shirts, it might have seemed as though Landry…Bobby ArdoinDecember 10, 2021
PeopleSportsPeople & Places People of Opelousas – Rodney Milburn – Olympic Gold Medal Winner Opelousas native Rodney “Rod” Milburn, track star at J. S. Clark High School (under the…Carola HartleyDecember 10, 2021
Bios Bobby Ardoin Bobby Ardoin has been writing for newspapers and magazines for 55 years. During that time…Bobby ArdoinDecember 10, 2021
Bios Freddie Herpin Freddie Herpin was Staff photographer Opelousas Daily World – 35 years (retired). He's now the…Freddie HerpinDecember 10, 2021
Bios Carola Hartley Carola Lillie Hartley is a Louisiana native, preservationist, local historian, and the author of many…Carola HartleyDecember 10, 2021
St Landry HistoryPeople & PlacesHistoryPlaces Photo from the Past – Melville, LA This historic photograph shows the City Hall in Melville, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana in the…Carola HartleyDecember 10, 2021
CulinaryPeoplePeople & PlacesCulture Culinary Chatter – Mrs. Eula Morris Savoie – An Amazing St. Landry Parish Woman Tom and Eula Morris Savoie (1926-2010) opened Savoie’s Grocery on the old Port Barre Road…Carola HartleyDecember 10, 2021
Local NewsPhoto Galleries The Annual Opelousas Christmas Parade The annual Opelousas Christmas Parade rolled through downtown Opelousas officially kicking off the Christmas season…Freddie HerpinDecember 10, 2021
Events & ActivitiesSeasonal Information Breaking News – Christmas Parade tonight The 2021 Opelousas Children's Christmas Parade is all set to roll through downtown Opelousas at…Carola HartleyDecember 9, 2021
PeoplePeople & Places Profile – Eva Noel Eva is back home in Opelousas but relishes the time she spent in the U.S.…Freddie HerpinDecember 9, 2021
HistoryPlacesSt Landry HistoryPeople & Places The Home of Celestine Chachere Brooks – Opelousas History I once heard someone say: “People have stories, homes have stories, and all buildings have…Carola HartleyDecember 9, 2021
PeoplePeople & Places Profile – Andrew Guidroz I had the pleasure of talking with Andrew Guidroz earlier this week at the Breakfast…Freddie HerpinDecember 8, 2021
Local NewsParish Council Parish Councilman Seeks To Address Sinking Yards Partial funding assistance could be on the way for a series of residential backyards which…Bobby ArdoinDecember 8, 2021
CommunityPhoto Galleries FoodNet Food Drive Cold, rainy weather didn't stop volunteers from collecting tons of food goods for the annual…Freddie HerpinDecember 7, 2021
CommunityBusiness News Leadership St. Landry – Apply by Next Week Leadership St. Landry Deadline is next week: When the Leaders of St. Landry are strong…Carola HartleyDecember 7, 2021
Community I-49’s Annual Scholarship Giveaway Those interested should submit a 250 word essay about your future education/career path, current GPA,…Bobby ArdoinDecember 7, 2021
Business NewsPhoto Galleries Wedding Decorating at La’Bellevue Petite Chateau Vera Nagy, owner of La’Bellevue Petite Chateau, is preparing the reception hall for an upcoming…Freddie HerpinDecember 6, 2021
Events & ActivitiesSeasonal Information Washington Church to Host Advent Mission Mark your calendars and make sure to join us for a three night mission starting…Carola HartleyDecember 6, 2021
Seasonal InformationEvents & Activities Immaculate Conception Church to host BREVE’s Christmas Concert The general public is invited to enjoy the BREVE’s Christmas Concert set for Sunday, December…Carola HartleyDecember 6, 2021
PlacesEvents & ActivitiesSeasonal Information Christmas In Washington set for this Saturday in the Steamboat Town Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 11, 2021, for Christmas in Washington.Carola HartleyDecember 6, 2021
Events & ActivitiesSeasonal Information Opelousas Christmas Decorating Contest – Businesses can win $500.00 Cash Prize! Decorate you business in the most holiday fashion for a chance to win. Register now…Carola HartleyDecember 6, 2021
Seasonal InformationSt Landry HistoryHistory A Memory of Christmas Past in Old Opelousas – 1972 Christmas Parade As we get ready to celebrate Christmas in 2021, and with the annual Christmas parade…Carola HartleyDecember 6, 2021
Events & ActivitiesSeasonal Information Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade Schedule for December 9th The City of Opelousas is pleased to announce that the Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade will…AdminDecember 5, 2021
Local NewsPhoto Galleries Groundbreaking Ceremony for the St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department Fleet Operations facility Groundbreaking Ceremony for the St Landry Parish Sheriff's Department Fleet Operations facility.Freddie HerpinDecember 3, 2021
People & PlacesPhoto GalleriesPeople 18th Annual Breakfast with Santa – 2021 Photos from the 18th Annual Breakfast with Santa. Proceeds benefit the Opelousas Area Cerebral Palsy…Freddie HerpinDecember 2, 2021