Seasonal InformationOpinion Where Can You Find King Cakes in St. Landry Parish? The Mardi Gras season is quickly approaching which has the locals fleeing to nearby retailers…Courtney JenningsJanuary 5, 2024
CommunityEvents & ActivitiesSeasonal Information Epiphany Opelousas Pumpkin Patch Epiphany Opelousas will once again be welcoming the community to its Pumpkin Patch this October.Courtney JenningsSeptember 13, 2023
Local NewsSeasonal InformationCommunity Port Barre Lions Club Announces 2023 Cracklin Festival Dates Mark your calendars for the 37th Annual Cracklin Festival happening November 9th through the 12th.…Courtney JenningsAugust 16, 2023
CommunityEvents & ActivitiesSeasonal Information Back to School Events in St. Landry Parish Find local events for Back-to-School happening around the parish.Courtney JenningsJuly 20, 2023
Events & ActivitiesSeasonal InformationCommunity ST. LANDRY PARISH MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY SET at YAMBILEE BUILDING Memorial Day Ceremony (presented by St. Landry Parish Memorial Park) When: Monday, May 29, 2023…AdminMay 16, 2023
Events & ActivitiesSeasonal InformationCommunity BASS Tournament at Grand Ecore The 2023 BASS Tournament at Grand Ecore committee is expecting 240 boats for the College…AdminApril 27, 2023
CommunityLocal NewsSeasonal Information Happy Easter Happy Easter from St. Landry Now!AdminApril 9, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesSeasonal InformationCommunity Port Barre PD Hosting Law for Paws Spring Event April 15th. The Port Barre Police Department is hosting its annual Law for Paws Spring event on…Guest ContributorApril 6, 2023
People & PlacesCommunityCultureLocal NewsPlacesSeasonal Information Azaleas Decorate The Approach Of Opelousas Springtime It’s been often said that Opelousas appears most well-dressed and picturesque during the beginning of…Bobby ArdoinMarch 9, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesSeasonal InformationCommunity Hollywood and Mardi Gras Collide At Delta Grand It almost seemed appropriate that brightness from a full moon shone unmistakably Saturday night as…Bobby ArdoinFebruary 5, 2023
Seasonal InformationCommunityEvents & Activities Find Your Family Fun® in Acadia-St Landry Click on this link https://acadia.macaronikid.com/ to get the latest information of what is happening in…AdminJanuary 27, 2023
CultureLocal NewsEvents & ActivitiesSeasonal InformationCultureCommunity Jacob L. Jarrell To Reign as 2023 King Imperial IV The Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association is pleased to announce who will reign over our…AdminJanuary 12, 2023
CultureCommunityCultureLocal NewsEvents & ActivitiesSeasonal Information Judge Ledricka Johnson Thierry To Reign As Queen Lily IV. The Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association is pleased to announce who will reign over our…AdminJanuary 12, 2023
HistorySeasonal InformationCommunity Christmas Described in 1881 Tomorrow is Christmas! A day of joy as all of the Christian faith celebrate the…Carola HartleyDecember 24, 2022
Seasonal InformationCommunity Parish Veterans Families Remembered With Wreaths Presentations Christmas wreaths were presented to Gold Star family members and St. Landry Parish municipalities as…Bobby ArdoinDecember 17, 2022
CultureEvents & ActivitiesSeasonal InformationCommunity EUNICE CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS The Eunice Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its annual Christmas Parade of Lights,…AdminDecember 13, 2022
Events & ActivitiesSeasonal InformationCommunityLocal News 2022 Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade It was lights, sirens, floats, dancers, music, Santa and fun as the 2022 Opelousas Children's…AdminDecember 12, 2022
Events & ActivitiesSeasonal InformationCommunity Macaroni KID Acadia-St. Landry Holiday Light Displays Find local holiday light displays plus a free printable scavenger hunt!AdminDecember 12, 2022
CultureSeasonal InformationCultureCommunity NUNU Enters Evangeline Downs Wreath of Hope Contest A finished wreath, shaped and decorated by more than 15 NUNU Arts and Culture Collective…AdminDecember 8, 2022
Seasonal InformationCommunity CASA’s Kid Toy Drive Continues The CASA's Kid Toy Drive continues through December 12th.AdminNovember 29, 2022
Events & ActivitiesSeasonal InformationCommunity FORMER NEW ORLEANS SAINTS PLAYER AND RECENT SAINTS HALL OF INDUCTEE DEVERY HENDERSON TO LEAD OPELOUSAS CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE ON DEC 8TH The City of Opelousas is pleased to announce that former New Orleans Saints player and…AdminNovember 28, 2022
Seasonal InformationCommunityLocal News Happy Thanksgiving from St. Landry Now Happy Thanksgiving from St. Landry Now!Carola HartleyNovember 24, 2022
Events & ActivitiesSeasonal InformationCommunity TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH IN OPELOUSAS The City of Opelousas will offer a fun spook-tacular Halloween experience with a fun Trick…AdminOctober 26, 2022
Events & ActivitiesSeasonal InformationCommunity Pumpkins for Fall Available in Opelousas Don't forget to pick up your fall pumpkins at the Episcopal Church on Union Street…AdminOctober 20, 2022
Seasonal InformationCommunityCultureHistory Happy Labor Day — How It All Began Did you know the United States did not have a Labor Day holiday until the…Carola HartleySeptember 5, 2022
Events & ActivitiesSeasonal InformationCommunity World Photography Day – August 19, 2022 World Photography Day - August 19, 2022.AdminAugust 19, 2022
SportsSeasonal InformationBusiness NewsCommunityLocal News St. Landry Now Supports St. Landry Parish Football in 2022 – YOU CAN TOO Editor Bobby Ardoin and photographer Freddie Herpin have a combined 85 years of experience covering…AdminJuly 26, 2022
PeopleEvents & ActivitiesSeasonal InformationPeople & PlacesCommunity Father’s Day – A Day to Celebrate and Remember Dad Happy Father's Day! from St. Landry Now. How it all began.AdminJune 19, 2022
Local NewsSeasonal InformationCommunity Memorial Day Ceremonies Honor St. Landry War Dead Bells rang ominously Monday for St. Landry soldiers from more than a century of combat,…Bobby ArdoinMay 31, 2022
Seasonal InformationCommunityPublic Notices May 1-7 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week This week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week, and Cleco is asking customers to prepare before…AdminMay 3, 2022
St Landry HistoryCommunityLouisiana HistoryHistorySeasonal Information Tidbits of History – Mardi Gras in Louisiana Mardi Gras, that rowdy celebration, has been riding piggyback on the Catholic Church’s Lenten celebration…Carola HartleyFebruary 28, 2022
PlacesSeasonal InformationPeople & PlacesPhoto Galleries Le Vieux Village Christmas Lights LeVieux Village lit up for the Christmas holidays.Freddie HerpinDecember 15, 2021
People & PlacesPhoto GalleriesPeopleSeasonal Information 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
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
CommunityPeopleSeasonal InformationPeople & Places Sunset Library Club Christmas Tea Members of the Armand Brinkhaus Library Club in Sunset, LA celebrated the holiday season with…Carola HartleyDecember 10, 2021
Local NewsSeasonal Information Christmas Parade With so many spectators wearing shorts and t-shirts, it might have seemed as though Landry…Bobby ArdoinDecember 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
Seasonal InformationEvents & Activities 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
Events & ActivitiesSeasonal Information 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