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Arizona jockey Martin Osuna arrested at Evangeline Downs Racetrack for falsifying racing documents.

Our friends with FUNraisers for St. Jude are putting on their annual concert and Frank Foster is this year's headliner.

This Saturday, June 1, Evangeline Downs in Opelousas, Louisiana, will host Louisiana Legends Night, the marquee event of their 2024 racing season.

Powerball and Mega Millions fever is rampant in Louisiana this weekend. Here's where the "experts" say your best chance of buying a big money winner are.

As time goes by some things never seem to change. Here's to the tradition that is Mardi Gras in Louisiana's Cajun Country.

The much-maligned and seldom-used banknotes are creating quite a stir among collectors. Here's what you're looking for.

All proceeds from the event will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Matt Rife has totally dominated newsfeeds and timelines over the last few days, but a local tour that will likely never happen is currently going viral.

It was an exciting weekend at Evangeline Downs—if you were lucky enough to make it there.

This Saturday, April 22, the St. Landry Parish-based horse racing track and casino will host some different kinds of four-legged racers.

Our friends with FUNraisers for St. Jude have announced the details for the 3rd annual Concert for a Cure and it's a good one.

All high school graduates and seniors graduating in 2023 wishing to attend a higher education institution are eligible.

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.