An arrest has been made in the March 15, 2023 shooting that fatally wounded one 22 year old Xavier Bryant of Opelousas. Lentrell Gentris age 22 of Opelousas has been booked into the St. Landry Parish Jail.
Breaking News
Fire Damages Kelly’s Diner in Opelousas
A fire on South Union Street in Opelousas last night did heavy damage to Kelly’s Diner, a popular restaurant that has operated in Opelousas for over 40 years.
Breaking News – Opelousas Police Investigating Shooting.
Opelousas Police are currently on the scene of a shooting that resulted in the death of one male victim. The shooting occurred at about 5:00 P.M. in the 800 blk of Jerome Lp. Officers have detained several persons of interest in connection to the investigation. The investigation is active and more details will be released as they become available.
Ex-LSU Coach Heads To McNeese
McNeese has named former LSU head coach Will Wade as its next men’s basketball coach, Director of Athletics Heath Schroyer announced Sunday evening.
MISSING PERSON – NAOMI LINN FORTSON
Be on the lookout for Naomi Linn Fortson, age 47.
Cajuns Win Tourney, Head To NCAA Next Week
Louisiana is making its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2014
UPDATE: Opelousas Fatal Shooting of 02-28-2023
UPDATE: The victim in this mornings deadly shooting at Anytime Fitness on S. Union Street in Opelousas has been identified as 34 year old Harrison Bordenave of Opelousas.
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting At Fitness Center
Opelousas Police are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred just after 8:00 A.M. at the Anytime Fitness located on S. Union St. in Opelousas.
ESCAPED WORK CREW INMATE RECAPTURED
Inmate Antonio Richard who walked off of a work detail has been captured.
Mardi Gras Parade Rolls in Opelousas
Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade rolls through downtown Opelousas today. Watch for more photos in galleries by our photographer Freddie Herpin.
Ambassador James Joseph Has Passed Away
Please click to see the following note from the family of Opelousas native Ambassador James Joseph.
Aldermen Reject Proposed Vacant Building Ordinance
Unoccupied downtown buildings in Opelousas won’t be subjected – at least for now – to any ordinance restrictions proposing to rehabilitate the structures and prepare them potentially for commercial use.
Congressman Mike Johnson – St. Landry Parish Town Hall Today in Opelousas
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McLendon Receives Two Life Sentences
JeMarcus McLendon was sentenced today to two life sentences for the first-degree murders of Nakia Ramer and Shawn Parish.
New “ Arts and STEAM” festival comes to Downtown Opelousas March 4
Acadiana Center for the Arts announces its latest expansion of programming with an all-new St. Landry Parish Student Arts and STEAM festival on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 10am-3pm, at the Courthouse Square in Downtown Opelousas.
Tornado Rips Through Morrow With Damage
A possible tornado damaged a two homes, brought down multiple trees and damaged a large barn in the Morrow area on LA 107. No injuries have been reported.
Miller Scheduled To Attend State of The Union Event
While millions watch the annual State of The Union Address on national television Tuesday night, State Representative Dustin Miller will have one of the best seats in the House.
Parish Animal Shelter Closing Due To Restructuring
St. Landry Animal Control is announcing that its intake facilities will be closed to the public temporarily for restructuring purposes.
UPDATE – Missing Juvenile Located
Missing juvenile Jauan Winbush has been located and is currently with family members.
Police Need Help Finding Juvenile
Opelousas Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 16 Year-Old Jauan Winbush of Opelousas.
BOLO – ESCAPED INMATE
Be on the lookout for a 31-year-old Raymond Latrelle Howard, who escaped from police custody at the St. Landry Parish 27th Judicial District Courthouse in Opelousas on January 26, 2023 at approximately 3:30 pm.
Minor arrested for making Bomb Threats
Opelousas Police have made an arrest in connection to (3) incidents where bombs threats were called into McAlister’s restaurant on 1.24.23 and (2) schools (Opelousas High & C.A.P.S.) on 1.25.23. in Opelousas. (Opelousas High & C.A.P.S.)
St. Landry Public Schools Schedule Earl Dismissal
Public Notice from the St. Landry Parish School Board: All schools and administrative offices will dismiss early tomorrow, January 24th, due to forecasted severe weather in our area.
Parish President Addresses Animal Shelter Concerns
Changes are coming to the St. Landry Parish Animal Shelter.
Parish Schedules Animal Control Press Conference
In response to recent concerns from the community regarding animal control, St. Landry Parish Government will be holding a press conference to address concerns surrounding the shelter. The press conference will take place on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the St. Landry Parish Courthouse, Suite 34.
Arrests Made In Opelousas High Violence Threats
Officers with the Opelousas Police Department have made several arrests regarding the threat called into the school on the early afternoon of January 17, 2023.
Opelousas Police Respond To School Violence Threat
Opelousas High principal Del-Timoko Clark Dunbar was still escorting students from campus into awaiting vehicles late Tuesday afternoon following an afternoon school-wide lockdown and threat of violence that required a city police investigation and additional officers.
Opelousas Police investigating Multiple Shot Incident
Opelousas Police continue the investigation at the scene of a shooting that occurred in the 200 Blk. of Elementary Ln. just after 7:00 P.M. yesterday.
Grand Jury Indicts Murder Suspect
District Attorney Chad Pitre announced that the St. Landry Parish Grand Jury returned a bill of indictment on Friday, January 13, 2023 charging Easton Shelvin, Jr. with the Second Degree Murder of Ryan’Travian Darby.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Providing Cancer Care in Partnership With Opelousas General Health System
Opelousas General Health System (OGHS) and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Mary Bird Perkins) is today celebrating the completion of an agreement to expand and enhance cancer care resources in the Greater Opelousas area, effective immediately.
Clark Officials Want A Comprehensive Football Program
J.S. Clark Leadership Academy officials insist they are not introducing football as merely another sport that augments their current athletic menu.
Opelousas Man Booked For Allegedly Defacing Confederate Monument
Don Leger (66) of Anthony Ave in Opelousas, turned himself into the St. Landry Parish Jail after a warrant was issued for his arrest on allegations that he defaced a public monument at the Opelousas Courthouse.
OPD Looking For Wednesday Night Shooting Suspects
Opelousas Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1200 Blk of Margie Place just after 8:00 P.M. yesterday.
Parish Government Seeks State Police Help With Monument Vandalism Investigation
St.Landry Parish government is seeking assistance from the Louisiana State Police in identifying an individual that is suspected of vandalizing, with black paint and attempting to drag down the Confederate monument located on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square, according to parish president Jessie Bellard.
Police Investigating Henry Street Drive-By Shooting
Opelousas police officers are still investigating a Dec. 26 drive-by shooting that occurred at a residence located in the 1300 block of Henry Street.
Boil Water Advisory
BOIL WATER ADVISORY — Due to conditions created from the winter storm, a City-Wide Boil Advisory will be issued until further notice.
OGHS To Close The Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Kenneth Cochran, RN, DSc, FACHE, President & CEO of Opelousas General Health System announces the closure of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit effective January 1, 2023.
Cleco Working To Restore Power Following Severe Weather
As of 4:30 p.m., 3,436 Cleco customers are without power due to
severe weather that continues to move across portions of the company’s service territory.
Weather Advisory Prompts SLP School Closures Wednesday, December 14th
Based upon the most recent National Weather Service advisory indicating an enhanced risk of severe weather tomorrow and in communicating with the Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP), the St. Landry Parish School District, all administrative offices and all head start centers will be closed Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
Sandbags Available in St. Landry Parish
St. Landry Parish Government will issue sandbags Tuesday, December 13, for any parish resident that might need them.
