Evangeline NewsLocal news for Evangeline, LA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Acadiana Living: $3 for the birthplace of the Acadians- April 30, 2008 One Saturday afternoon I was bored. So instead of going to the grocery store, I decided to take advantage of the beautiful April weather and take a ride. via The Daily Advertiserhttp://www.topix.net/city/evangeline-la/2008/04/acadiana-living-3-for-the-birthplace-of-th... Magazine shines spotlight on city- April 28, 2008 "During Wanda's visit, she was able to sample dishes from Back in Time Cafe and Kajeune's. She didn't forget to mention native accordion player Guyland Leday and mentions the upcoming Zydeco Extravaganza, held in May at Evangeline Downs" Southern Living features Opelousas' food, people The May issue of Southern Living magazine is shining a spotlight on Opelousas with an article headlined "Small Town Surprises." "Being included in one of the ... via Daily Worldhttp://www.topix.net/city/evangeline-la/2008/04/magazine-shines-spotlight-on-city?fromrss=... Rom to face ethics panel- April 26, 2008 "I just believe the matter will be resolved through the negotiating process with the state receiving full satisfaction" Ex-official accused of theft, bank fraud A former Opelousas official is expected to go before the Louisiana Board of Ethics for alleged violations. via Daily Worldhttp://www.topix.net/city/evangeline-la/2008/04/rom-to-face-ethics-panel?fromrss=1 Around Lafayette- April 17, 2008 The Evangeline Area Boy Scouts have announced that retiring UL President Ray Authement is the recipient of this year's Distinguished Citizen Award. via The Daily Advertiserhttp://www.topix.net/city/evangeline-la/2008/04/around-lafayette?fromrss=1 All for education- April 15, 2008 "We both are from families where neither of our parents went to college. We went to college so we see the difference (in life)" Robert and Crystal Wiley want their 4-year-old daughter to learn to enjoy reading. via Daily Worldhttp://www.topix.net/city/evangeline-la/2008/04/all-for-education?fromrss=1 More access needed at Conservation Corridor- April 13, 2008 I was driving back and forth to and from Alexandria on I-49 for two days last week. via Daily Worldhttp://www.topix.net/city/evangeline-la/2008/04/more-access-needed-at-conservation-corrido... Fifth Annual Louisiana Technical College (LTC) A Taste of Success- April 11, 2008 On Monday, April 14th at 6:30 p.m., the LTC Greater Acadiana Region 4 Foundation will host the fifth annual LTC A Taste of Success at the Heymann Performing Arts and Convention Center in Lafayette. via The Daily Advertiserhttp://www.topix.net/city/evangeline-la/2008/04/fifth-annual-louisiana-technical-college-l... St. Landry-Evangeline United Way to hold Cajun-Creole Food Fete- April 9, 2008 St. Landry-Evangeline United Way will host the first ever Cajun-Creole Food Fete from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 at Le Vieux Village at the Farmers Market in Opelousas. via Daily Worldhttp://www.topix.net/city/evangeline-la/2008/04/st-landry-evangeline-united-way-to-hold-ca... |