U.S. Army Pvt. Hillary Soileau was buried with graveside honors 79 years following his military departure from the nearby Whiteville community in St. Landry Parish.
Breaking News
Opelousas Police Looking for Missing Man – Dwayne Rideau – Age 55
Opelousas Police are asking for the publics assistance in making contact with Mr. Dwayne Rideau age 55.
Destructive Fire at Toby’s in Opelousas
Fire at Toby’s in Opelousas this afternoon.
Who Burned Down the St. Landry Parish Courthouse in 1886? Is This Mystery Finally Solved?
A 136 year old cold case may now be solved. The mystery of who set the fire that destroyed the St. Landry Parish Courthouse in Opelousas on March 22, 1886 may finally be known.
Two Separate Traffic Stops Lead to Narcotics and Weapons Arrests
Two Separate Traffic Stops Lead to Narcotics and Weapons Arrests
Ukraine War Update from Marina Suponina-Calland
Marina Suponina-Calland has written a letter to Opelousas residents Bruce Gaudin and his wife Bernice Gaudin detailing her thoughts about the current war in Ukraine.
Sheriff Guidroz Reports on Undercover Investigation
SHERIFF BOBBY J. GUIDROZ IS ANNOUNCING THE RESULTS OF THE ST. LANDRY PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOUR (4) MONTH UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION WHICH RESULTED IN 34 ARRESTS, THE SEIZURE OF GUNS, VEHICLES, $75,000 OF DRUG MONEY, AND ILLEGAL NARCOTICS DURING THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2022.
St. Landry Parish Arrest Report
Arrest Report – St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.
Press Release – Eunice, LA Police Department
Eunice Police Department
Charlee Renaud Lear Announces Candidacy
Charlee Renaud Lear grew up wanting to become mayor of Opelousas. Now she gets a second chance to realize that dream. Lear formally announced her 2022 mayoral campaign Tuesday night just steps away from City Hall.
St. Landry Public Schools Will Close Tuesday Due to Weather
All St. Landry Parish public schools will close all schools and offices tomorrow out an abundance of caution due to the enhanced risk of severe weather in St. Landry Parish.
Letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Family of Brent Renaud
BOBBY ARDOINContributing Writer Editor’s Note: Opelousas attorney Bruce Gaudin, a friend of the Renaud family, has submitted a letter written by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the family of American journalist Brent Renaud, who was killed on assignment last week covering the war in Ukraine. Gaudin has agreed to share this letter to the Renaud Read More…
Happy Mardi Gras St. Landry Parish!
ST. LANDRY NOW Today the town will have a big Opelousas Mardi Gras celebration when the Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade rolls through town at 11am. After the parade head over to Frank’s Poboys on East Landry Street in downtown Opelousas for live entertainment by Hotline from 1pm-3pm, followed by Mike Broussard Nu’Edition Zydeco from Read More…
Residential fire in Park Vista
State and local authorities are continuing to investigate an early Wednesday morning residential fire that claimed the lives of two boys on the fringe of the Park Vista subdivision.
Game Stop Robbery
Opelousas Police need the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in the armed robbery of the Game Stop located on Creswell Ln. in Opelousas.
UPDATE: Sheriff’s office investigating a homicide in Washington
St. Landry Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz is confirming that his office is investigating a late night homicide in the city of Washington.
