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Community Local News Parish District Attorney Police News

Closing Statements Scheduled For 2016 Murder Case

Closing statements in a 2016 double murder case that occurred in the Plaisance area, are expected to be delivered by prosecutors and defense attorneys before a trial jury Wednesday morning in Opelousas.

Posted on January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 Author Bobby Ardoin Comment(0)
Business News Community Events & Activities

St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update

Click on this link to take you to the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce website for your chamber Weekly Update: https://www.stlandrychamber.com/

Posted on January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Arrest Reports Community Crime Stoppers Police News

January 31, 2023 Arrest Report

January 31, 2023 Arrest Report

Posted on January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 Author Police News Comment(0)
Community Culture Events & Activities

Acadiana Center for the Arts shows new work by filmmaker Zack Godshal

From February 1st through March 11th, Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA), in Lafayette, Louisiana, will show Hogwash, a new 6½-hour film by Zack Godshall.

Posted on January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 Author Carola Hartley Comment(0)
Did you know - St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office
Community Did You Know? Police News

Did you Know – TRAFFIC STOP INFORMATION

Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz says, “Ask yourself, ‘What should I do when stopped during a traffic encounter by a law-enforcement officer? “What must I do during and after the traffic encounter? What should I not do during the traffic encounter?”

Posted on January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 Author Police News Comment(0)
Community Local News St Landry Parish

State of the Parish Report Set for February 7th

Mark your calendar for the State of the Parish Report by Parish President Jessie Bellard set for Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in Opelousas.

Posted on January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Culinary Events & Activities Photo Galleries

Around the Gumbo Cookoff – 2023

Walking around the Gumbo Cookoff held at the Ag Arena in Opelousas on Sunday.

Posted on January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 Author Carola Hartley Comment(0)
Arrest Reports Community Police News

SHOOTING NEAR MECHE ROAD IN ARNAUDVILLE AREA

According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On January 28, 2023 deputies with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting complaint near the 200 block of Halfway House Road in the Arnaudville area.”

Posted on January 31, 2023 Author Police News Comment(0)
Arrest Reports Community Police News

DOMESTIC ARGUMENT ESCALATES INTO ATTEMPTED SECOND DEGREE MURDER

According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On January 27, 2023 Crystal Bell-Edmond called 911 stating she shot her boyfriend in the back and they were at 2884 Highway 167 Apt. #D, in Opelousas.” 

Posted on January 31, 2023 Author Police News Comment(0)
Community Football Opelousas Catholic Sports

David Decides To Leave Opelousas Catholic

Opelousas Catholic School is searching for an athletic director and head football coach after Thomas David reached a decision to leave the school.

Posted on January 31, 2023 Author Bobby Ardoin Comment(0)
Breaking News Community Missing Persons OPD Police News

UPDATE – Missing Juvenile Located

Missing juvenile Jauan Winbush has been located and is currently with family members.

Posted on January 31, 2023 Author Police News Comment(0)
Arrest Reports Community Crime Stoppers Police News

January 28 – 30, 2023 Arrest Report

January 28 – 30, 2023 Arrest Report

Posted on January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 Author Police News Comment(0)
Breaking News Community Missing Persons Police News

Police Need Help Finding Juvenile

Opelousas Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 16 Year-Old Jauan Winbush of Opelousas.

Posted on January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 Author Police News Comment(0)
Community Culinary & Culture Culture Events & Activities

Acadiana Renaissance Féte Continues Next Two Weekends.

Celebrate the 2023 Acadiana Renaissance Féte! Come visit the Village Of Glane, where there’s something for everyone: events, shopping, food and most of all – an amazing atmosphere and experience.

Posted on January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Baseball Community LSUE Sports

LSUE Baseball Opens Season 3-0

LSU Eunice Baseball scored a pair of wins on Saturday over North Lake College to secure a season opening series sweep this weekend at Bengal Stadium.

Posted on January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Basketball Community LSUE Sports

LSUE Remains Undefeated in LCCAC Men’s Basketball

LSU Eunice Men’s Basketball used a pair of strong finishes to each half for an 84-71 win over Delgado CC on Saturday inside the HPRE Center.

Posted on January 30, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Culinary Events & Activities

36th ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFÉE COOK-OFF

The Eunice Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the City of Eunice presents the 36th Annual World Championship Crawfish Étouffée Cook-off.

Posted on January 28, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Culinary Events & Activities

Cook Off Chefs Use Different Ingredients For Flavoring

It’s been said often that anytime is the right time to cook a gumbo. That seemed also true at the 17th annual Gumbo Cook Off on Saturday, as more than 60 chefs used cauldrons, black pots and aluminum cookware resting above gas fires, preparing assorted recipes for one of South Louisiana’s signature foods.

Posted on January 28, 2023 Author Bobby Ardoin Comment(0)
Community Crime Stoppers OPD Police News

Police Are Seeking Information About Shooting.

At about 12:30 P.M. today (January 27, 2023) the victim of the January 16, 2023 passed away from injuries sustained in the shooting. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Ms. Kiare Vallian who was 29 years old.

Posted on January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 Author Police News Comment(0)
Did you know - St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office
Community Did You Know? Police News

‘Did You Know’  Workplace Violence     

Previously in the series we discussed the definition of workplace violence, groups at threat, and ways to spot workplace violence.

Posted on January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Arrest Reports Community Crime Stoppers Police News

January 27, 2023 Arrest Report

January 27, 2023 Arrest Report

Posted on January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Author Police News Comment(0)
Community Culinary & Culture Culture Events & Activities

2023 Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Ball Scheduled for February 4th

The Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association is pleased to announce the 2023 Imperial Mardi Gras Ball is scheduled for Saturday, February 4th at the Delta Grand Theatre in Opelousas. 

Posted on January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Breaking News Community Local News Police News

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. 

Posted on January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Author Police News Comment(0)
Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center
Community Events & Activities Local News

Opelousas Museum Inter-Faith Program Photo Gallery

The Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center recently held a program highlighting three of the world’s monotheistic religions – Islam, Christianity and Judaism.

Posted on January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Author Bobby Ardoin Comment(0)
Community Events & Activities Local News

St. Landry-Evangeline United Way Holds Annual Appreciation Banquet

The Annual Appreciation Banquet for St. Landry-Evangeline United Way was held on Thursday of last week. Besides being a banquet, the board recognized those who are “living united” by the work they do and the causes they support.

Posted on January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Events & Activities Seasonal Information

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to get the latest information of what is happening in and around St. Landry Parish from Acadia and St. Landry Macaroni KID

Posted on January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Culinary & Culture Culture Events & Activities

Opelousas Little Theater Presents J. A. Allen Showcase 2023!

Join us for J. A. Allen Showcase 2023! Performances continue tonight and go on until February 5, 2023. See the scheduled dates and times by clicking on the announcement.

Posted on January 27, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Business News Community OGHS Sponsors

Cindy Torian Selected to Direct OGHS Foundation

Kenneth Cochran, DSc,RN, FACHE, President & CEO announces the selection of Cindy Torian as the new OGHS Foundation Director.

Posted on January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Author Sponsors Comment(0)
Community Sports Westminster Christian Academy

Westminster Standout Has Signing Party

Abigail Cunningham had already experienced a major athletic career moment in November when she signed a letter of intent to play volleyball with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Posted on January 26, 2023 Author Bobby Ardoin Comment(0)
Community LSUE Sports

LSUE Men Open Conference With Decisive Win

LSU Eunice Men’s Basketball seems poised to continue its stranglehold on the LCCAC as the Bengals cruised to an 85-49 victory at Baton Rouge CC on Wednesday.

Posted on January 26, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Sports

Williams Brothers Compete For First Time In Basketball

The conversation at the Williams’ family gathering might become a bit more engaging this Sunday, now that a much-anticipated basketball game involving the three Williams brothers has been decided.

Posted on January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Author Bobby Ardoin Comment(0)
Community Sports ULL

Cajuns Schedule Fan Day Activity

The defending Sun Belt Conference champion Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Baseball team will hold its annual Fan Day on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field at Russo Park.  

Posted on January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Arrest Reports Community Crime Stoppers Police News

January 26, 2023 Arrest Report

January 26, 2023 Arrest Report

Posted on January 26, 2023 Author Police News Comment(0)
Business News Community

Louisiana Nonprofits Encouraged to Apply for Funds Through Cleco’s Corporate Giving Program

Organizations across Cleco Power’s 24-parish service territory are encouraged to apply for funding through the company’s online giving portal and register their cause for employee giving and volunteering consideration.

Posted on January 26, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Arrest Reports Community Crime Stoppers Local News Police News

January 25, 2023 Arrest Report

January 25, 2023 Arrest Report

Posted on January 26, 2023 Author Carola Hartley Comment(0)
Arrest Reports Breaking News Community Crime Stoppers OPD Police News

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.)

Posted on January 25, 2023 Author Police News Comment(0)
Community LSUE Sports

LSUE Baseball Team Ranked No. 3 As Season Starts

LSU Eunice Baseball is ranked number three in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Preseason poll, it was announced on Monday.  The Bengals enter their 21st season under the direction of Jeff Willis.

Posted on January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 Author Admin Comment(0)
Community Local News School Board

Superintendent And Board Members Discussing Contract

St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Patrick Jenkins indicated on Monday night that he is currently involved in ongoing discussions with School Board members regarding an extension of his current contract which is scheduled to end June 30.

Posted on January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 Author Bobby Ardoin Comment(0)
Community LA State Police Police News

LA State Police Trooper injured in I-49 crash

Police were on the scene of a crash involving a Louisiana State Police unit on I-49 in Grand Coteau yesterday afternoon.

Posted on January 25, 2023 Author Police News Comment(0)
Arrest Reports Community Crime Stoppers Police News

January 24, 2023 Arrest Report

January 24, 2023 Arrest Report

Posted on January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 Author Police News Comment(0)

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