Evangeline News Archives

Thousands of Hollywood hopefuls flocked to the Cajundome on Sunday for an open casting call for the Disney film Secretariat.

We heard from Disney Filmmakers at the news conference today. This is the first time since the studio announced plans to shoot the film secretariat in Acadiana.

Lafayette's unique mixture of technology, hospitality, business incentives and physical landscape made it the ideal place for production of the Disney film Secretariat, movie executives said Thursday.

Recent increases in unemployment are straining the resources of Louisiana's food banks.

Superintendent of Schools Toni Hamlin had good news Wednesday for the Evangeline Parish School Board about LEAP test results.

The St. Landry Parish School Board recently received $1.25 million to be used for vocational education at high schools and high school career centers in the parish.

Jeff Kleinpeter of Kleinpeter Dairy will reign as the 64th Annual Louisiana Yambilee King during the festival Oct.

Things will get a little salty at this year's Zydeco Festival in Plaisance, as the city celebrates the music and culture of zydeco.