Pease see the following information for the Rice and Gravy Cook-Off event for Christina Melancon…
AdminAugust 8, 2023
Trent Murphy hasn’t played a minute of college football, yet he already speaks with the…
Bobby ArdoinAugust 3, 2023
Kylie Frey, an Opelousas native, made an appearance on "America's Got Talent" this evening, Tuesday,…
AdminAugust 1, 2023
Pearl Harbor attack survivor Joseph W. Richard celebrated his 100th-birthday Sunday afternoon with a tribute…
Bobby ArdoinJuly 24, 2023
It’s not often that two life-changing decisions for a 21-year old occur within a matter…
Bobby ArdoinJuly 23, 2023
Political Newcomer Michael Fontenot Formally Announces His Candidacy for District 9 Parish Council Member
AdminJuly 21, 2023
It was eight summers ago – in 2015 – and Opelousas-area American Legion baseball had…
Bobby ArdoinJuly 19, 2023
Creole Summer Enrichment Program continues the legacy of passing down generations of skills to young…
Courtney JenningsJuly 18, 2023
At left is David Aymond. At right is former Eunice High head football coach Paul…
Guest ContributorJuly 18, 2023
On July 18, 1863, during the Civil War, the African American 54th Massachusetts regiment led…
AdminJuly 18, 2023
St. Landry Parish Council member Wayne Ardoin is today announcing his October 14 re-election candidacy…
AdminJuly 17, 2023
It's not everyday you see a marriage last as long as this Krotz Springs couple,…
Courtney JenningsJuly 13, 2023
Former LSU football standout Joe Tuminello, who served as the head coach of St. Landry…
Bobby ArdoinJuly 13, 2023
Music at the Depot showcased Shawn P Saucier & The Louisiana Scramble Band this Saturday,…
Courtney JenningsJuly 8, 2023
Opelousas-area boy scout Christopher Jesclard (center of photo) was recognized Thursday by St. Landry Parish…
Bobby ArdoinJuly 8, 2023
Port Barre's senior citizens enjoyed a luncheon with bingo, door prizes, and guest speakers.
Courtney JenningsJuly 7, 2023
Downtown Opelousas coffee shop, Java Square Cafe, re-opens with a new facelift following the first…
Courtney JenningsJuly 7, 2023
Janys Elise Huntington Schexnader was a generous, kind, compassionate, most forgiving woman. She was thoughtful…
AdminJuly 5, 2023
Each year the small town of Krotz Springs goes all out on an amazing family-fun…
Courtney JenningsJuly 5, 2023
Photo from the Past: AIC c.1960 Boy's Student Council. Can anyone identify any of the…
AdminJuly 1, 2023
Photo from the Past: This photo was taken of the AIC Christian Brothers in 1964.
Bobby ArdoinJune 30, 2023
Traveling through downtown Opelousas, one will surely notice the building on the corner of North…
Guest ContributorJune 29, 2023
A tidbit of Opelousas history: Thanks to Shelly Fontenot with St. Landry Bank and Trust…
AdminJune 24, 2023
You're never too old to rock and roll and hundreds of senior citizens did just…
Freddie HerpinJune 21, 2023
Larry Davis and Elizabeth Guillory began searching over a decade ago for a St. Landry…
Bobby ArdoinJune 20, 2023
The water tower marks the Town of Leonville in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. (Story and…
Freddie HerpinJune 20, 2023
The photo from the past today comes from a collection belonging to SLN Editor Bobby…
Carola HartleyJune 18, 2023
Today’s photo from the past is a view of the boy’s dormitory at the Southwest…
Carola HartleyJune 16, 2023
For those who love history, you’ll be interested in this about the Marquis de Lafayette,…
Carola HartleyJune 14, 2023
The Rexall Drugs sign and Lawyers Row both located in the downown section of Opelousas.
Freddie HerpinJune 9, 2023
Lena Fontenot Charles of Opelousas has been selected to receive the 2023 Richard J. Catalon…
AdminJune 7, 2023
From classroom to community, one local Macaroni KID publisher found new use for old school…
Courtney JenningsJune 7, 2023
The Texas 4000 for Cancer Ozarks Route passed through Louisiana last week, riding over 316…
Courtney JenningsJune 5, 2023
Today’s photo from the past shows us the girl’s dormitory at the Southwest Louisiana Industrial…
Carola HartleyJune 3, 2023
It’s always a prominent event when a J.S, Clark High School class celebrates a reunion…
Bobby ArdoinMay 31, 2023
Revitalization for downtown Opelousas was discussed at length Sunday afternoon as a group of citizens…
Bobby ArdoinMay 30, 2023
