Events & ActivitiesCommunity SARDI to Host an Autism Resource Education Workshop on April 13, 2023 The Sustainable Agricultural Research and Development Institute (SARDI) will host its Autism Resource Education Workshop…AdminApril 10, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCommunity Macaroni KIDS April Events and Activities Click on the following link for information on April Events and Activities from Macaroni KIDS…AdminApril 8, 2023
Police NewsOPDEvents & ActivitiesCommunity The Opelousas Police Department Junior Police Academy is BACK! If you are looking for a fun, safe, positive environment where your children can learn…AdminApril 8, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCommunity St. Landry 4-H Achievement Day Held at the Yambilee Building St. Landry Parish 4-H held its annual Achievement Day in-person for the first time in…Guest ContributorApril 6, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCultureCommunityCulture Opelousas Pregnancy Center Presents Ben Myers April 28th Ben Myers, a local Christian musician, will be showcasing his music in Opelousas to benefit…AdminApril 6, 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
Local NewsEvents & ActivitiesCommunity Keep Downtown Opelousas Beautiful Clean-up Event for Love The Boot Week April 17-23 Opelousas Downtown Development District along with the City of Opelousas is hosting an entire week of…AdminApril 5, 2023
Local NewsEvents & ActivitiesCommunitySchool Board St. Landry Parish School Board Student of the Year Banquet Held Last Evening St. Landry Parish School Board held their annual Student of the Year Banquet on April…Guest ContributorApril 5, 2023
CultureHistoryEvents & ActivitiesSt Landry HistoryCommunity Museum Unveils Free People Of Color Exhibit A permanent exhibit featuring St. Landry Parish free people of color, was introduced publicly Thursday…Bobby ArdoinMarch 31, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCultureCommunity St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission April Events April is upon us and St. Landry Parish is packed with many events and activities.…AdminMarch 31, 2023
Local NewsEvents & ActivitiesCommunity BISSELL Pet Foundation Hosts Free Pet Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, April 22, 2023 BISSELL Pet Foundation is hosting a free pet vaccine clinic in Opelousas on April 22,…AdminMarch 29, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCommunityLocal News Parish Vietnam Veterans Honored At Memorial Event A few tears, occasional smiles and revived memories were evident on the faces of many…Bobby ArdoinMarch 29, 2023
HistoryEvents & ActivitiesGenealogyCommunity The Lafayette Genealogical Society Upcoming April Events The Lafayette Genealogical Society Upcoming April EventsAdminMarch 28, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCultureCommunity Reviews are IN| The Importance of Being Earnest is FUNNY! There is one week left to see the latest Opelousas Little Theatre production of Oscar…Guest ContributorMarch 28, 2023
CultureHistoryEvents & ActivitiesGenealogySt Landry HistoryCultureCommunity Still Rising: Free People of Color in St. Landry Parish EXHIBIT AT OPELOUSAS MUSEUM On Thursday, March 30, the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center hosts a reception for a…AdminMarch 28, 2023
PeopleEvents & ActivitiesPeople & PlacesCommunity Five Honored By Parish Democratic Party Five honorees were presented with honorary lifetime achievement awards by the St. Landry Parish Democratic…Bobby ArdoinMarch 26, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCommunity Festival of Words Next Week in Grand Coteau Next week the Festival of Words presents fascinating family history by Jordan LeHaye Fontenot, a…AdminMarch 24, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCommunityCulture Acadiana Center for the Arts’ Louisiana Crossroads series – Zydeco music with Preston Frank and the Frank Family Band Join Acadiana Center for the Arts on Thursday, April 6th, for a rare night with…AdminMarch 24, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCultureCommunity Opelousas Little Theater Presents “The Importance of Being Earnest” Come out to Opelousas Little Theatre and see this trivial comedy play out at 7pm,…AdminMarch 24, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCommunity Today and Friday “Keep LA Pro-Life” RV Tour in Opelousas and Lafayette Louisiana Right to Life will be in Opelousas, Lafayette and Breaux Bridge with the "Keep…AdminMarch 23, 2023
Women in HistoryHistoryEvents & ActivitiesSt Landry HistoryCommunity Opelousas Woman’s Club Celebrates National Women’s History Month The Opelousas Woman's Club, the oldest women's organization in Opelousas, celebrated National Women's History Month…Carola HartleyMarch 22, 2023
CultureCulinaryEvents & ActivitiesCultureCommunity 36th ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFÉE COOK-OFF The Eunice Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the City of Eunice presents the 36th…AdminMarch 21, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCultureCommunity Washington 2nd Annual Community Festival This Weekend. The Town of Washington, with support of the Steamboat City Association, Inc., is hosting the…AdminMarch 21, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCultureCommunity Acadiana Center for the Arts Hosts Documentary Film Screening HOLLOW TREE, a new feature documentary that follows three Louisiana teenagers as they discover how…AdminMarch 21, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCommunity HOPE for Opelousas Art Show/Fundraiser Scheduled for Thursday Mark your calendars for this special Art Show Fundraiser to benefit HOPE for Opelousas.AdminMarch 21, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesCommunity Cenla Author’s Club – One of a Kind Meeting Mark your calendar for what is being called a "one of a kind meeting" at…AdminMarch 20, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCommunityLocal News Love Fest Today in Opelousas Happening Now: Opelousas Love Fest | Sunday March 19, 2023AdminMarch 19, 2023
Local NewsEvents & ActivitiesCommunity Opelousas Pregnancy Center 5K 1 Mile Fundraiser Held at South City Park The Opelousas Pregnancy Center held its second annual Geaux the Extra Mile 5K/1 Mile Fundraiser…AdminMarch 18, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCommunity 1-49, Exit 11 Yard Sale Today in Sunset, Grand Coteau Put your walking shoes on today and head on over to the I-49, Exit 11…Carola HartleyMarch 18, 2023
CommunityEvents & Activities Opelousas Pregnancy Center 5K One Mile Run Tomorrow Opelousas Pregnancy Center 5K One Mile Run Tomorrow. Click on image for more information.AdminMarch 17, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCommunity St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial Commemoration of the Vietnam War St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial Commemoration of the Vietnam War will be held on Wednesday,…AdminMarch 15, 2023
Business NewsCommunitySponsorsOGHSEvents & Activities Opelousas General Health System Hosts 16th Annual Community Health Fair Hop Into Spring with Opelousas General Health System! We would like to invite you to…SponsorsMarch 14, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCommunity Peace and Love Rally For Opelousas Those who spoke of peace, love, religion and family at Holy Ghost Catholic Church Saturday…Bobby ArdoinMarch 12, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCommunityPhoto Galleries Black Pot Cookoff The Opelousas Rotary Coub Sunrise held the second annual Black Pot Cookoff Saturday at the…Freddie HerpinMarch 11, 2023
CommunityPhoto GalleriesLocal NewsEvents & Activities Episcopal Church of Epiphany Celebration of New Ministry and Installation of Reverend De Prins The Episcopal Church of Epiphany in Opelousas held a Celebration of New Ministry and Installation…AdminMarch 10, 2023
CulinaryEvents & ActivitiesCommunity 2nd Annual Rotary Club Black Pot Cook-off set for Saturday. Come out and bring the family to the Yambilee Ag Arena this Saturday for the…AdminMarch 10, 2023
CommunityEvents & Activities Macaroni Kids Presents Things To Do In March in Acadia-St. Landry For a complete list of events and activities, especially activities for kids, please type in…AdminMarch 10, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCommunity Boots & Hooves Ride at Coasting Z Stables on Saturday, March 11th Coasting Z Stables presents a full day of family fun.AdminMarch 10, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCommunity March and Rally for Love and Peace on Saturday March and Rally for Love and Peace on Saturday in Opelousas.AdminMarch 9, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCommunity Debris Drop Off Day for Lafayette Parish A great opportunity to do your Spring clean ! Lafayette Parish is hosting their Debris…AdminMarch 9, 2023