evangeline downs

The animal rights group recently announced they've purchased stock in the parent company of two south Louisiana racetracks.

A lot has happened in our community over the past 25 years. How many of these stories do you remember?

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.

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 Parish leaders will be in court Friday to see about keeping an injunction against Fair Grounds horses in place a little longer.

Rockin' country band The Kentucky Headhunters will be in concert at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino in Opelousas on Saturday, April 4.

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.

Evangeline Downs will shine brightly in the horse racing spotlight this weekend for Louisiana Legends Night.

Our friends at Evangeline Downs tell us they are trying to reschedule the show for a possible September date.

Units from three Acadiana area fire departments were called to the scene of a fire at the old Evangeline Downs location last night.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 4th at Evangeline Downs for the "Acadiana Strong" benefit concert. 100% of proceeds will go to flood victims.

Developers say part of the old racetrack in Carencro will be the new home of a 236,000-square-foot distribution center.