Sally Adams first visited friends in Opelousas several years ago and after being introduced to…
Bobby ArdoinMay 29, 2023
The Photo from the Past recently showcased 2nd Street in Eunice, LA during the 1960s.…
Carola HartleyMay 28, 2023
Today's Photo from the Past is a glimpse of Second Street in Eunice, LA. during…
Carola HartleyMay 27, 2023
The heating and air conditioning units inside the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center have apparently…
Bobby ArdoinMay 26, 2023
A pair of St. Landry Parish Gold Star mothers, whose sons were killed in combat,…
Bobby ArdoinMay 18, 2023
New York Times Best-Selling editor, author, publisher Lavaille Lavette will be recognized on the floors of the…
AdminMay 11, 2023
Please check the flyer for information about the upcoming Father's Day Walk and Fun Day…
AdminMay 11, 2023
Melanie Lee-LeBouef, Opelousas tourism and Main Street Director, shows the new trash cans at Le…
AdminMay 10, 2023
What are the future plans for a now publicly-released, mini-documentary film that chronicles the histories…
Bobby ArdoinMay 7, 2023
Jordan Guillory learned a lot about himself on his journey to becoming an educator and…
Guest ContributorMay 5, 2023
Opelousas was buzzing with excitement and anticipation in April of 1907. Local citizens, especially those…
Carola HartleyMay 1, 2023
On Wednesday, May 3 at the Delta Grand Theatre in downtown Opelousas, a special screening…
AdminMay 1, 2023
Melville resident Wendy Sibille, professional florist, gives a demonstration on floral arranging to members of…
Freddie HerpinApril 25, 2023
Congratulations to Yvonne Normand, Past District Governor, for receiving the prestigious Governor's Cup Award at…
Guest ContributorApril 24, 2023
April 18, 2023 – Cleco joins electrical companies across the nation to celebrate National Line…
AdminApril 18, 2023
Port Barre Elementary students and 4th Grade Teacher Sarah Keys participated in a hair donation…
Guest ContributorApril 15, 2023
A local legend, William E. Duplechain, AKA 'Coach Dup' was honored by Port Barre High…
AdminApril 3, 2023
Opelousas lost a good citizen in September of 2003 when Cam Leach passed away. I…
Carola HartleyMarch 31, 2023
As a Free Woman of Color, Marie Magdalena Esprit/Lemelle Simien played an important role in…
Carola HartleyMarch 29, 2023
Born on August 30, 1929, Muriel was the daughter of Rev. Cephas and Amelia Boswell.…
Carola HartleyMarch 28, 2023
Continuing with our articles on the Women of Opelousas for National Women’s History Month, today’s…
Carola HartleyMarch 27, 2023
As we continue the series on the Women of Opelousas, today we share the story…
Carola HartleyMarch 26, 2023
Five honorees were presented with honorary lifetime achievement awards by the St. Landry Parish Democratic…
Bobby ArdoinMarch 26, 2023
During the mid 1800s to early 1900s Mrs. Dorothy Mornhinveg Laas.was among the most successful…
Carola HartleyMarch 22, 2023
As we continue with stories about the amazing women of Opelousas for National Women’s History…
Carola HartleyMarch 18, 2023
This week, on Thursday, March 16th the Opelousas Woman’s Club is holding a celebration for…
Carola HartleyMarch 12, 2023
During colonial times women in Louisiana had more rights than women in other areas of…
Carola HartleyMarch 10, 2023
It’s been often said that Opelousas appears most well-dressed and picturesque during the beginning of…
Bobby ArdoinMarch 9, 2023
As we celebrate National Women’s History Month this year, we want to remember a special…
Carola HartleyMarch 9, 2023
March is National Women's History Month. During this month St. Landry Now will publish tidbits…
Carola HartleyMarch 8, 2023
Although Frederick Robert Bailey had his 100th birthday recognized by a governor’s proclamation and congratulations…
Bobby ArdoinMarch 3, 2023
Richard Lafleur had experienced the situation before, but his solution 40 years ago required a…
Bobby ArdoinFebruary 25, 2023
Please see the obituary from the family of Opelousas native Ambassador James Alfred Joseph.
AdminFebruary 21, 2023
Please click to see the following note from the family of Opelousas native Ambassador James…
Carola HartleyFebruary 20, 2023
Legendary Opelousas General Hospital Health System professionals that included a family physician, two specialists, nurse…
Bobby ArdoinFebruary 11, 2023
Former Senator Elbert Guillory will formally announce his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana on…
AdminFebruary 2, 2023
Thursday night inside the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center representatives from three of the world’s…
Bobby ArdoinJanuary 23, 2023
The 12 newest graduates of the St. Landry Parish Adult Drug and Specialty Court program…
Bobby ArdoinJanuary 21, 2023
