CultureEvents & ActivitiesCommunity Acadiana Center for the Arts shows new work by filmmaker Zack Godshal From February 1st through March 11th, Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA), in Lafayette, Louisiana,…Carola HartleyJanuary 31, 2023
Photo GalleriesCulinaryEvents & ActivitiesCommunity Around the Gumbo Cookoff – 2023 Walking around the Gumbo Cookoff held at the Ag Arena in Opelousas on Sunday.Carola HartleyJanuary 31, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCultureCommunity Acadiana Renaissance Féte Continues Next Two Weekends. Celebrate the 2023 Acadiana Renaissance Féte! Come visit the Village Of Glane, where there’s something…AdminJanuary 30, 2023
CulinaryEvents & ActivitiesCommunity 36th ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFÉE COOK-OFF The Eunice Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the City of Eunice presents the 36th…AdminJanuary 28, 2023
CulinaryEvents & ActivitiesCommunity Cook Off Chefs Use Different Ingredients For Flavoring It’s been said often that anytime is the right time to cook a gumbo. That…Bobby ArdoinJanuary 28, 2023
CommunityCultureEvents & ActivitiesCulture 2023 Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Ball Scheduled for February 4th The Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association is pleased to announce the 2023 Imperial Mardi Gras…AdminJanuary 27, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCultureCommunity Opelousas Little Theater Presents J. A. Allen Showcase 2023! Join us for J. A. Allen Showcase 2023! Performances continue tonight and go on until…AdminJanuary 27, 2023
People & PlacesCommunityCulturePeopleEvents & Activities Religious Leaders Explain Their Faiths At Museum Event Thursday night inside the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center representatives from three of the world’s…Bobby ArdoinJanuary 23, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCultureCommunity 20th Annual Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week Set For March 20-26, 2023 in Eunice Mark your calendars! The 20th Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week will take place March…AdminJanuary 21, 2023
CommunityCultureEvents & Activities Festival of Words Schedules Bi-monthly Events in Grand Coteau "DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL?"The Festival of Words in Grand Coteau is looking…AdminJanuary 19, 2023
CultureLocal NewsEvents & ActivitiesCommunity Opelousas Celebrates Legacy Of Dr. King There was dancing and clapping to the powerful sounds of gospel music at Holy Ghost…Bobby ArdoinJanuary 17, 2023
CommunityOpinionLocal NewsBusiness News Letter To The Editor – Supporting Opelousas Downtown Ordinance "I’m all for the creation of jobs and putting our community to work. Yes, that…Guest ContributorJanuary 12, 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
CommunityCultureLocal NewsEvents & ActivitiesSeasonal InformationCulture 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
Local NewsBusiness NewsCommunityOpinion Letter To The Editor – Saving Downtown Opelousas "I want to thank the Mayor and Council members of Opelousas for finally addressing the…Guest ContributorJanuary 12, 2023
CulinaryCultureCommunity The 17th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off Set for January 28, 2023 in Opelousas The Official 2023 Gumbo Foundation Gumbo Cook-Off is set for January 28, 2023.AdminJanuary 10, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCommunity STORY EXCHANGE at Opelousas Museum On Saturday, January 21, you are invited to the Opelousas Museum to participate in a Story…AdminJanuary 10, 2023
CultureCultureCommunity NUNU Arts and Culture Collective Plans Exciting Year 2023 will be an exciting year at NUNU Arts and Culture Collective.AdminJanuary 5, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCultureCommunity Corridor des Arts January 2023 Events and Activities Whether you live here in Acadiana or you are coming in from someplace else, there…AdminJanuary 5, 2023
CultureHistoryLouisiana History A Little Louisiana History – How Louisiana Became Spanish in 1762 The Historic New Orleans Collection continues its “Exhibition Shortcuts” YouTube series with a video that…Guest ContributorDecember 29, 2022
Local NewsHistoryCultureCommunity New Signage Identifying Native Trees and Plants Installed at Le Vieux Village Historic Attraction In addition to history, visitors at Le Vieux Village Heritage Park in Opelousas can now…AdminDecember 29, 2022
HistoryGenealogyCultureCommunity Opelousas Museum to Present Free People of Color Exhibit in March The Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center is developing a project entitled “Still Rising: Free People…AdminDecember 20, 2022
CulinaryCultureBusiness NewsCommunity Tony Chachere’s Foods Opens Country Store Customers began filling their Holiday Season shopping bags Tuesday during a celebrated opening for Tony…Bobby ArdoinDecember 13, 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
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCommunity Opelousas Little Theater Announces Additional Auditions ADDITIONAL AUDITIONS are set for Acadiana’s longest running theatrical variety show!AdminDecember 12, 2022
CultureLocal NewsCommunity Artists Use Creativity To Impact Lives Although they both have fulltime occupations, two emerging Opelousas-area artists say entering their respective worlds…Bobby ArdoinDecember 9, 2022
CommunityCultureLocal NewsEvents & Activities Children’s Christmas Parade Rolls Through Downtown Opelousas This Evening – December 8, 2022 at 6PM Downtown Opelousas - Children's Christmas Parade - This evening at 6PM. - December 8, 2022.AdminDecember 8, 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
HistoryCommunityCulture Preservationists Seek Help For Prudhomme Home Repairs The Preservationists of St. Landry Inc., are seeking ways to fund several critical projects that…Bobby ArdoinNovember 25, 2022
SportsCommunityWildlife Wildlife in St. Landry Parish – Wood Duck Drake The wood duck drake is one of the most beautiful ducks in St. Landry Parish.Guest ContributorNovember 23, 2022
CulinaryEvents & ActivitiesCultureCommunity McAlister’s Officially Opens In Opelousas Customers began lining up outside shortly before the doors officially opened Thursday morning at the…Bobby ArdoinNovember 19, 2022
CultureLocal NewsEvents & Activities Emerging Artists Appear At Opelousas Museum On Monday, December 5, the Opelousas Museum presents an exhibit by emerging artists Ke’Shawn Collins…Guest ContributorNovember 19, 2022
SportsCommunityWildlife Wildlife in St. Landry Parish – Male Indigo Bunting Male Indigo Buntings sing from treetops, shrubs, and power lines all summer in St. Landry…Guest ContributorNovember 15, 2022
CultureCommunityEvents & Activities Port Barre Cracklin Festival Begins Today The Cracklin Festival will kick off this afternoon in Port Barre and continue through Sunday,…AdminNovember 10, 2022
Events & ActivitiesCultureCommunity NuNu’s November 2022 News and Events NuNu's November 2022 News and Events.AdminNovember 10, 2022
SportsCommunityWildlife Wildlife in St. Landry – Eastern Bluebird The Eastern Bluebird in St Landry Parish - 2021. Photograph by Berchman Soileau.Guest ContributorNovember 9, 2022
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCommunity Dexter Ardoin Leads Next Zydeco Capital Jam Master accordionist Dexter Ardoin leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.…AdminNovember 7, 2022
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCommunity Reception Set For Emerging Artist Ke’Shawn Collins On Monday, December 5, the Opelousas Museum presents an exhibit by emerging artist Ke’Shawn Collins.…AdminNovember 6, 2022
HistoryCommunityCultureLocal News New Interpretive Signage and Digital Enhancements for Le Vieux Village Historic Attraction New interpretive signage at Le Vieux, will help create a more enhanced experience for visitors.AdminNovember 6, 2022
CultureCommunity Tommy McLain brings Louisiana swamp pop to James Corden Louisiana music hero and swamp pop pioneer Tommy McLain celebrated his first new album in 40+ years…AdminNovember 3, 2022