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CASA’s Kid Toy Drive Continues
The CASA’s Kid Toy Drive continues through December 12th.
Women’s Networking Breakfast – December 6, 2022
Save the date for this special event on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
$200,000 IN HEALTH GRANTS FOR RURAL COMMUNITIESÂ NOW AVAILABLE
Addressing Systemic Inequities to Reduce Tobacco (ASIRT), a program of Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) is seeking to engage local community leaders, organizations, and residents in Black, rural communities (Ferriday, Jonesville, Lake Providence, Tallulah, Bastrop, Delhi, Opelousas, Kentwood, St. Joseph, and Newellton) to work towards addressing systemic inequities that drive high rates of tobacco use.
FORMER NEW ORLEANS SAINTS PLAYER AND RECENT SAINTS HALL OF INDUCTEE DEVERY HENDERSON TO LEAD OPELOUSAS CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE ON DEC 8TH
The City of Opelousas is pleased to announce that former New Orleans Saints player and recent Saints Hall of Fame inductee, Devery Henderson, will serve as this year’s Parade Marshal for the Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade.Â
Louisiana Earns Gritty Overtime Win at SMU, 76-72
Jordan Brown scored four of his season-high tying 26 points in overtime and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns closed out the extra session with a 7-0 run to earn a gritty 76-72 win over SMU on Tuesday at Moody Coliseum. Â
Louisiana Closes Out Regular Season at Texas State
Louisiana football hits the road for its regular-season finale as it takes on Texas State on Saturday at 4 p.m. at Bobcat Stadium.Â
Cleco shares tips to keep customers safe in observance of Utility Scam Awareness Day on Nov. 16
Tomorrow is Utility Scam Awareness Day, and Cleco is
reminding customers to be aware of fraudulent phone calls, text messages, emails and other
tactics used by scammers to obtain your personal and financial information.
McAlister’s Deli Opens in Opelousas on Thursday, November 17, 2022
McAlister’s Deli Opens in Opelousas on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
ST. LANDRY PARISH CLERK OF COURT REQUESTS VOTER COMPLAINTS
St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux is asking any voter who might have had difficulty voting during the November election held Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, to contact his office immediately.
Port Barre Cracklin Festival Begins Today
The Cracklin Festival will kick off this afternoon in Port Barre and continue through Sunday, November 13, 2022.
2023 Business Excellence Awards Nomination Due Today (November 10, 2022)
The St. Landry Chamber of Commerce needs your help in nominating for our 2023 Business Excellence Awards. Our community has a lot of worthwhile businesses and organizations – we look forward to honoring and recognizing them with your help!
BENGALS USE EARLY MOMENTUM TO SCORE WIN OVER GULF COAST
LSU Eunice Men’s Basketball continues its hot start to the 2022-23 season as the Bengals enjoyed a wire-to-wire victory over Mississippi Gulf Coast 80-65 on Wednesday at the HPRE Center.
St. Landry Thrive Summit set for December 8th in Opelousas
The public is invited to attend the St. Landry Thrive Summit on Thursday, December 8, 2022, from 8:30am to 12pm at the Opelousas Civic Center.
NuNu’s November 2022 News and Events
NuNu’s November 2022 News and Events.
Opelousas Pregnancy Center Diaper Drive
Macaroni KID Acadia-St. Landry is teaming up with Opelousas Pregnancy Center with a Diaper Drive to help fill their needs for new and expecting moms!
Highway 190 Wreck Near Port Barre Update – Melville Mayor killed in crash
Incumbent Melville Mayor Velma Hendrix was killed in the two vehicle crash on Highway 190 today. Mayor Hendrix was running for re-election.
St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Elects New Board Members
Congratulations to the newly elected St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Election Day — VOTE!
TODAY IS ELECTION DAY — VOTE!
Dexter Ardoin Leads Next Zydeco Capital Jam
Master accordionist Dexter Ardoin leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas.
LSU Tops Alabama on Gutsy OT Conversion, 32-31
BATON ROUGE — No. 15 LSU saw an opportunity to beat No. 6 Alabama. The Tigers didn’t pass it up.(From LSU Sports Information Department.)
Reception Set For Emerging Artist Ke’Shawn Collins
On Monday, December 5, the Opelousas Museum presents an exhibit by emerging artist Ke’Shawn Collins. The reception will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Opelousas Museum, 315 N Main St, Opelousas.Â
St. Landry Parish Government Signs Intergovernmental Agreement With Sewer and Drainage Districts.
An intergovernmental agreement was signed by St. Landry Parish Government, St. Landry Parish Sewer District No. 1, and Ward One South Gravity Drainage District No. 1 that produced the funding for the maintenance of drainage laterals and sewer collection systems.
New Interpretive Signage and Digital Enhancements for Le Vieux Village Historic Attraction
New interpretive signage at Le Vieux, will help create a more enhanced experience for visitors.
ST. LANDRY NOW VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFF UPDATE
ST. LANDRY NOW VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFF UPDATE
Lafayette Genealogical Society November Schedule
Lafayette Genealogical Society November Schedule
Tommy McLain brings Louisiana swamp pop to James Corden
Louisiana music hero and swamp pop pioneer Tommy McLain celebrated his first new album in 40+ years with an epic slice of bayou balladry on The Late Late Show with James Corden last night.
Life Sentence Handed Down in St. Landry Parish
On November 2, 2022, Robert McPhearson was sentenced to life imprisonment, to be served without benefit of probation , parole or suspension of sentence.
24th Annual Creole Festival Set To Open Tomorrow
Mark your calendar for the 24th Annual Creole Festival in Opelousas November 4-6, 2022.
Leadership St. Landry Applications Due By Tomorrow November 4, 2022
Leadership St. Landry Application Deadline is tomorrow, November 4, 2022.
2023 Business Excellence Awards Nominations Sought
Message from the Chamber: The St. Landry Chamber of Commerce needs your help in nominating for the 2023 Business Excellence Awards.
St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Update
St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Update and the November 2022 Events and Activities Calendar.
Corridor des Arts–November 2022 Activities and Events
Corridor des Arts November 2022 Events and Activities.
New Parish Registrar Will Be Sworn In Friday
You are cordially invited to attend the Inauguration of Byron Stelly as the St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters to be held on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at the Delta Grand Theater. A St. Landry Parish Council meeting was held on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, where a motion was made by Councilman Wayne Ardoin, seconded Read More…
Festival of Words This Week
November 4-5, 2022 in Grand Coteau. The Festival celebrates another year with three amazing artists and two days of memorable events–live!Â
St. Landry Parish Government Investigator Makes First Arrest in Animal Cruelty CaseÂ
In September, Animal Control was notified of a malnourished and mistreated dog in the Lewisburg area. An Animal Control officer responded to the call and assessed the animal, which was found in a small kennel with no access to food or water.
Crowds Waiting to Get Into St. Landry Parish Haunted House
Crowns waiting in a long line outside the Yambilee Building on Highway west in Opelousas on Sunday to get into the St. Landry Parish Haunted House.
Lions Escape With 28-27 Win Over Cowboys
McNeese gave Southeastern all it could handle but the Lions’ defense had a couple of late sacks that were able to keep the Cowboys offense from overcoming a late deficit and held on to escape with a 28-27 Southland Conference win. Â
Grand Jury Indicts Two For Manslaughter
St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre announced that Isaiah Brett Carrier, 18, and Donna Granger, 42, both from Eunice, were indicted by the St. Landry Parish Grand Jury for the manslaughter of a seventeen-year-old juvenile .
Cajuns Attempted Comeback Falls Short Against USM
A fired up Southern Miss football squad scored 20 points in the opening period and held off a second-half rally for a 39-24 victory over the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns in a nationally-televised Sun Belt Conference game on Thursday at M.M. Roberts Stadium.  (Photograph by Mike Curley)
