Photo from the Past: Going through some of my hundreds of photos of Opelousas today…
Carola HartleyJuly 7, 2023
"A Visual Historic Tour through Opelousas", a presentation by historian Carola Lillie Hartley, will take…
AdminJuly 6, 2023
The Fourth of July was a special day for the citizens of Opelousas in 1918.…
Carola HartleyJuly 4, 2023
Learn Our History Today: On July 4, 1776, the United States officially declared its independence…
AdminJuly 4, 2023
Today's photo from the past, taken 114 years ago today, gives us a view of…
Carola HartleyJuly 3, 2023
Photo from the Past: AIC c.1960 Boy's Student Council. Can anyone identify any of the…
AdminJuly 1, 2023
Photo from the Past: This photo was taken of the AIC Christian Brothers in 1964.
Bobby ArdoinJune 30, 2023
Learn Our History Today: On June 28, 1778, the Americans and the British clashed near…
AdminJune 28, 2023
June 26th Learn Our History Today: On June 26, 1948, pilots from the United States…
AdminJune 26, 2023
A tidbit of Opelousas history: Thanks to Shelly Fontenot with St. Landry Bank and Trust…
AdminJune 24, 2023
BOBBY ARDOIN Editor/Consulting Writer The doors of the historic Michel Prudhomme home swung open Thursday…
Bobby ArdoinJune 23, 2023
Larry Davis and Elizabeth Guillory began searching over a decade ago for a St. Landry…
Bobby ArdoinJune 20, 2023
The water tower marks the Town of Leonville in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. (Story and…
Freddie HerpinJune 20, 2023
The photo from the past today comes from a collection belonging to SLN Editor Bobby…
Carola HartleyJune 18, 2023
Today’s photo from the past is a view of the boy’s dormitory at the Southwest…
Carola HartleyJune 16, 2023
How did Donald Gardner Stadium get it name? Recently someone sent this question to St.…
Carola HartleyJune 14, 2023
For those who love history, you’ll be interested in this about the Marquis de Lafayette,…
Carola HartleyJune 14, 2023
Photograph: Guest speaker Bobby Ardoin and club member Mike Ortego show a copy of a 1958…
Courtney JenningsJune 13, 2023
Lena Fontenot Charles of Opelousas has been selected to receive the 2023 Richard J. Catalon…
AdminJune 7, 2023
Opelousas Rotary Club members rapidly became time travelers Tuesday as they were taken on a…
Bobby ArdoinJune 6, 2023
Today’s photo from the past shows us the girl’s dormitory at the Southwest Louisiana Industrial…
Carola HartleyJune 3, 2023
The Photo from the Past recently showcased 2nd Street in Eunice, LA during the 1960s.…
Carola HartleyMay 28, 2023
As we continue to celebrate this holiday, let’s all remember the real meaning of Memorial…
Carola HartleyMay 28, 2023
Lafayette Genealogical Society monthly meeting will be Thursday, June 15, 2023 beginning at 6:00p.m., Lafayette…
AdminMay 27, 2023
Today's Photo from the Past is a glimpse of Second Street in Eunice, LA. during…
Carola HartleyMay 27, 2023
May 23 - Learn Our History Today: On May 23, 1934, Clyde Barrow and Bonnie…
Carola HartleyMay 23, 2023
The historic Michel Prudhomme home in Opelousas welcomed guests Sunday during a hosted Mother's Day…
Bobby ArdoinMay 15, 2023
Lavaille Lavette returned to her creative roots last week with a one-day promotional tour of…
Bobby ArdoinMay 15, 2023
Lafayette Genealogical Society monthly meeting will be Thursday, May 18th, 2023 beginning at 6:00p.m., Lafayette…
AdminMay 9, 2023
Today in History -- On May 8, 1884, U.S. President Harry Truman was born near…
Carola HartleyMay 8, 2023
What are the future plans for a now publicly-released, mini-documentary film that chronicles the histories…
Bobby ArdoinMay 7, 2023
The photo from the past today is from Washington, LA, in St. Landry Parish. It…
Carola HartleyMay 4, 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
The historic Venus house at Le Vieux Village is getting some much needed attention.
Guest ContributorApril 26, 2023
St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux is announcing the continued exhibition in April…
Bobby ArdoinApril 8, 2023
