With the release of a new single, accordion ace M. J. Fontenot returns to lead the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. May 11 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas.
Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Boulet announced the appointment of Michael Soileau as the new director of LUS Fiber.
Saturday marks the 32nd anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving — the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
The seventh annual SOLA Giving Day ended with a record-breaking fundraising total of $2,032,564 million to over 200 organizations made possible by 5,034 donations.
Total sales tax collections in St. Landry Parish rose 15.9% through April compared to the same four months in 2023, according to statistics released by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division on Monday.
A former athletic director at North Central High School is suing the St. Landry Parish School Board and former Superintendent Patrick Jenkins asserting she was unfairly demoted.
The Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors at its April meeting approved a request from LSU Eunice Chancellor Nancee Sorenson to create a proposal to bring the research center to life.
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center sets free events
The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is holding two events off-site in May.
Roses have captivated humans for hundreds of years. Documents show roses as on-trend as far back as 2000 BC. In Greek mythology, red roses grew from Aphrodite’s tears and the blood of her mortal lover Adonis, when he died in her arms.
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas.
Wednesday, April 24
Wesley York Leitz of Eunice and Christina Ann Fontenot of Eunice.
Thursday, April 25