Gerard Melancon Notches Milestone 5,000th Win at Evangeline Downs
It was a big night for Gerard "Gee Money" Melancon as the Rayne native claimed his 5,000th racing victory.
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AUDIO: Evangeline Downs Track Announcer Previews Kentucky Derby
Rob Tuel handicaps the race and talks about his journey to Acadiana.
Rob Tuel Announced as the New Voice of Evangeline Downs
Tuel will call races at the Opelousas track beginning next Wednesday night as Evangeline Downs opens their live racing season.
PETA Buys Stock in Evangeline Downs & Delta Downs
The animal rights group recently announced they've purchased stock in the parent company of two south Louisiana racetracks.
25 Lafayette Memories from the Past 25 Years
A lot has happened in our community over the past 25 years. How many of these stories do you remember?
Boyd Gaming Notifies State of Impending Layoffs
The layoffs, blamed on the COVID-19 pandemic, will take effect July 1st and include almost 250 employees at Evangeline Downs in St. Landry Parish.
Live Racing Returns to EVD Tonight
Fans won't be allowed in the stands but may still watch and wager via video screens in the casino, bars, and restaurants. Online wagering is available too.
St.Landry Leaders Support New Orleans Horse Ban
St.Landry Parish leaders will be in court Friday to see about keeping an injunction against Fair Grounds horses in place a little longer.
The Kentucky Headhunters Playing Evangeline Downs on April 4
Rockin' country band The Kentucky Headhunters will be in concert at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino in Opelousas on Saturday, April 4.
Terri Clark, Pam Tillis & Suzy Bogguss in Concert at Evangeline Downs on November 30
The "Chicks With Hits" tour is coming to Acadiana as Terri Clark, Pam Tillis, and Suzy Bogguss will be playing Evangeline Downs in Opelousas on Saturday, November 30th.
Louisiana Legends Highlight Saturday Race Card At EVD
Evangeline Downs will shine brightly in the horse racing spotlight this weekend for Louisiana Legends Night.
John Conlee’s Evangeline Downs Concert Postponed
Our friends at Evangeline Downs tell us they are trying to reschedule the show for a possible September date.
Barn Catches Fire Behind Old Evangeline Downs Location
Units from three Acadiana area fire departments were called to the scene of a fire at the old Evangeline Downs location last night.
‘Acadiana Strong’ Concert to Benefit Flood Victims Planned for Sept. 4th at Evangeline Downs
Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 4th at Evangeline Downs for the "Acadiana Strong" benefit concert. 100% of proceeds will go to flood victims.
Part of Old Evangeline Downs To Be New Distribution Center
Developers say part of the old racetrack in Carencro will be the new home of a 236,000-square-foot distribution center.
2016 Thoroughbred Season Announced Today At Evangeline Downs
Improvements have been made to the track and stables at Evangeline Downs in time for the 2016 season.
Louisiana Jockeys Arrested In Cheating Probe
Troopers arrested 24-year-old LeSean Conyers of Lafayette along with 46-year-old Joseph Patin Jr. and 51-year-old Billy Patin both from Opelousas.