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It was a big night for Gerard "Gee Money" Melancon as the Rayne native claimed his 5,000th racing victory.

Rob Tuel handicaps the race and talks about his journey to Acadiana.

Tuel will call races at the Opelousas track beginning next Wednesday night as Evangeline Downs opens their live racing season.

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.