Local NewsBusiness NewsCommunityOpinion Questions Regarding the Proposed South City Park Complex Letter to the Editor ask questions surrounding the proposed South City Park Sports Complex project.Guest ContributorJuly 26, 2023
CultureCommunityHistoryEvents & ActivitiesGenealogy CENLA Author’s Club TO MEET THURSDAY Please see the following announcement about the next Cenla Author's Club Meeting:AdminJuly 23, 2023
HistorySt Landry HistoryCultureCommunityOpelousas History The Rose Garden Club Most people who have lived some time in Opelousas have heard stories about the old…Carola HartleyJuly 22, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCultureCommunity La Table Française Opelousas Set for July 26th La Table Française takes place Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum…AdminJuly 21, 2023
CultureWomen in HistoryCulturePeople & Places Creole Summer Enrichment Program Begins July 17th Creole Summer Enrichment Program continues the legacy of passing down generations of skills to young…Courtney JenningsJuly 18, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCultureBusiness NewsCommunity Downtown Opelousas Has a Beautiful New Venue — The Parlor Owned by Senic Batiste and Vanessa Harris-Batiste, the Parlor, located at 221 North Main Street…Carola HartleyJuly 12, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCommunity La Table Francaise to Meet July 26, 2023 La Table Française takes place Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum…AdminJuly 11, 2023
CulturePeopleEvents & ActivitiesPeople & Places Theology on the Bayou: Servant of God Lt. Father Verbis Lafleur Presentation Held Near Arnaudville on Friday. A large crowd gathered on Friday evening at Bayou Tech Brewery on the Bayou Teche…AdminJuly 9, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCultureCommunityCulture Saturday Audience Hears Nostalgic Creole It was easy on Saturday afternoon to imagine the front porch scene at a Cajun…Bobby ArdoinJuly 9, 2023
CultureHistorySt Landry HistoryCultureCommunityOpelousas History Photo from the Past — Hadley J. Castille (1933-2012) in 1980 Photo from the Past: Going through some of my hundreds of photos of Opelousas today…Carola HartleyJuly 7, 2023
CommunityCultureLocal NewsCulture Opelousas Museum Receives Support from Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) SEMC is thrilled to announce that The Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center in Opelousas, Louisiana has been…AdminJuly 7, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCultureCommunity Mark Ardoin Leads Zydeco Capital Jam Elton-native, Mark Ardoin displays family history of homegrown talentAdminJuly 6, 2023
CultureCommunity SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN: LCG’s External Agencies Arts & Culture Grant now open for submission. Arts and culture organizations in Lafayette Parish are encouraged to start submitting applications for Acadiana…AdminJuly 4, 2023
CultureHistoryEvents & ActivitiesSt Landry HistoryCommunityOpelousas History Opelousas Celebrates July 4th in 1918 The Fourth of July was a special day for the citizens of Opelousas in 1918.…Carola HartleyJuly 4, 2023
St Landry HistoryCommunityCultureHistoryEvents & Activities Photo from the Past – Independence Day Parade in Eunice, LA – 1909 Today's photo from the past, taken 114 years ago today, gives us a view of…Carola HartleyJuly 3, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCultureCommunity July events by CORRIDOR DES ARTS Click to get information on all July events from CORRIDOR DES ARTS.AdminJuly 2, 2023
OpinionLocal NewsPlacesPeople & PlacesBusiness NewsCommunity The Sorry State of Estates — Dardeau Building Traveling through downtown Opelousas, one will surely notice the building on the corner of North…Guest ContributorJune 29, 2023
CommunityCultureLocal NewsEvents & Activities Folk Roots Music Camp Kids Put on Le Show Chaud It was the finale to the Folk Roots Music Camp with an outdoor performance Thursday…Courtney JenningsJune 29, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCultureCommunity Grand Coteau Festival of Words Receives Grant The Festival of Words, based in Grand Coteau, is pleased to be the recipient of…AdminJune 29, 2023
Parish CouncilLocal NewsEvents & ActivitiesCultureCommunity St. Landry Parish Government Red, White & Boom 4th of July Celebration Get ready for an amazing lineup of live music featuring the talented Gerald Gruenig &…AdminJune 27, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCultureCommunity Music at the Depot – Eunice, LA Since the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice is closed for maintenance, all programs are…AdminJune 25, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCultureCommunity Musical Legends Highlight Chenier Birthday Tribute It was a birthday party without traditional cake and candles, but the musical celebration was…Bobby ArdoinJune 25, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCultureCommunity Tribute to Clifton Chenier returns June 24 Chubby Carrier, Lil Jeff Boutte host special jam session to honor the King of ZydecoCarola HartleyJune 15, 2023
CommunityEvents & ActivitiesCultureBusiness News Preservationist to Host Chamber Business After Hours The Preservationists of St. Landry Parish, Inc. will host the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce…AdminJune 15, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCultureCommunity Explore Corridor des Arts Corridor des Arts offers a unique opportunity to explore creative spaces along Acadiana's back roads…Carola HartleyJune 15, 2023
CommunityCultureEvents & Activities Move the Mindset Juneteenth Event Move the Mindset (MTM) invites the public to join a free event in remembrance and…AdminJune 14, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCultureCommunity June Events – CENLA Author’s Club For all of you who love to read or write books, here is a message…AdminJune 11, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCultureCommunityCulture Young Zydeco Musician Creates His Own Sound Brayden Janice is fashioning a whimsical notion into an on-stage presence that is attracting notice…Bobby ArdoinJune 11, 2023
PeopleSt Landry HistoryPeople & PlacesCultureCommunity Lena Charles to receive 2023 Richard J. Catalon Créole Heritage Award at 21st Créole Culture Celebration. Lena Fontenot Charles of Opelousas has been selected to receive the 2023 Richard J. Catalon…AdminJune 7, 2023
CultureCultureCommunity Le Deuxième-Art and Cultural Heritage on Corridor des Arts–June 2023 Le Deuxième-Art and Cultural Heritage on Corridor des Arts--June 2023Carola HartleyJune 5, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCommunity Fseival of Words Set for June 8th in Grand Coteau The Festival of Words, based in Grand Coteau, is sponsoring a virtual poetry reading on…AdminJune 5, 2023
St Landry ParishCultureLocal NewsCulinaryEvents & ActivitiesCultureCommunity Parish Government Hosts BBQ Fest This Weekend St. Landry Parish, LA - St. Landry Parish Government is gearing up for the 2023 St.…AdminJune 5, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCultureCommunityCulture Teen accordionist emerges at Zydeco Capital Jam 18-year-old accordion ace Brayden Janice leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 p.m. to 3…AdminJune 5, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCommunity Rockin’ on the Runway Enjoy a car show, airplane rides, live music, kid's activities, and more at this aerobatic…AdminMay 27, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCultureCommunity St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission June Events Check out all the upcoming events for St. Landry Parish by clicking on the Gumbo…AdminMay 27, 2023
CommunityEvents & ActivitiesCulture Juneteenth Folklife Celebration Celebrate Juneteenth, the date when Texas slaves first heard the news of their freedom, in…AdminMay 27, 2023
CultureLocal NewsPeople & PlacesCommunityOpelousas City Council Museum Director Continues To Seek Funding For Heating and Cooling System The heating and air conditioning units inside the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center have apparently…Bobby ArdoinMay 26, 2023
CommunityEvents & ActivitiesCulture Annual Krotz Springs Sportsmen’s Heritage Festival The 2023 Krotz Springs Sportsmen's Heritage Fetival is set for June 1-3 in Krotz Springs…Guest ContributorMay 26, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCultureCommunity Louisiana Folk Roots Kids Camp Returns to Opelousas in June The City of Opelousas Tourism Officeis excited to announce that it’s historic heritage park, Le…AdminMay 24, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCultureBusiness NewsCommunity St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission News For news from the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission please go to their website by…AdminMay 22, 2023