Parish CouncilLocal NewsBusiness NewsCommunity Group Home Proposal Not Approved A proposed group home that would provide living accommodations north of Opelousas for young girls…Bobby ArdoinApril 11, 2023
Events & ActivitiesBusiness NewsCommunity St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update Information on upcoming events and activities from the St Landry Chamber of Commerce.AdminApril 11, 2023
Local NewsBusiness NewsCommunity DDD Delays Further Discussion for Park Plan Further discussion pertaining to a proposed redesign funding for athletic facilities at South City Park…Bobby ArdoinApril 5, 2023
Local NewsBusiness NewsCommunity St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission Seeks Nominations An opportunity to serve on the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission is available.AdminMarch 31, 2023
Local NewsBusiness NewsCommunity BIG Grant Funding Available For Downtown Owners Qualified business and/or commercial property owners in Opelousas Downtown Development District can now apply for…AdminMarch 24, 2023
CommunityBusiness News Evangeline Downs Establishes 61-day Thoroughbred Season The Louisiana Racing Commission recently approved an amended dates schedule for the 2023 Thoroughbred season…AdminMarch 21, 2023
Business NewsCommunity Cleco Offers Warmer Weather Electrical Safety Tips Cleco encourages customers to be aware of their surroundings and stay away from overhead and…AdminMarch 21, 2023
Local NewsBusiness NewsCommunity AT&T, Elected Officials Announce Opelousas Broadband Project AT&T is announcing expanded Internet fiber capability, lower costs and higher access speeds for residences…Bobby ArdoinMarch 20, 2023
Business NewsCommunity St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Update Click on the following link to get information on all the upcoming Chamber of Commerce…AdminMarch 20, 2023
Local NewsBusiness NewsCommunitySchool Board SLPSB Career Fair – March 23, 2023 Do you know someone looking to begin a career in service to children? Share our career…AdminMarch 20, 2023
Business NewsCommunityLocal NewsBreaking News Fire Damages Kelly’s Diner in Opelousas A fire on South Union Street in Opelousas last night did heavy damage to Kelly's…Carola HartleyMarch 16, 2023
Events & ActivitiesBusiness NewsCommunitySponsorsOGHS Opelousas General Health System Hosts 16th Annual Community Health Fair Hop Into Spring with Opelousas General Health System! We would like to invite you to…SponsorsMarch 14, 2023
School BoardLocal NewsBusiness News St. Landry Parish School Board Searching for SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS The St. Landry Parish School Board is seeking an exceptional leader with a track record…AdminMarch 9, 2023
HistoryPeopleSt Landry HistoryBusiness NewsCommunityWomen in History Women of Opelousas – Barbara Ann Giesen Perrault As we celebrate National Women’s History Month this year, we want to remember a special…Carola HartleyMarch 9, 2023
Events & ActivitiesBusiness NewsCommunity Chamber of Commerce Weekly Activities Update Chamber of Commerce Weekly Activities UpdateAdminMarch 7, 2023
Local NewsBusiness NewsCommunity DOWNTOWN OPELOUSAS HISTORIC PROPERTY OWNERS CAN APPLY FOR LOUISIANA MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANTS Historic property and business owners in downtown Opelousas can now apply for grant funds for…AdminMarch 1, 2023
Business NewsCommunity Proposed Creswell TIF Could Add Sales Taxes For Park Improvements Opelousas city officials and representatives from two economic districts have begun discussions that could eventually…Bobby ArdoinFebruary 28, 2023
Business NewsCommunityPlacesPeople & Places Lafleur Made The Right Decision With Glass Company Richard Lafleur had experienced the situation before, but his solution 40 years ago required a…Bobby ArdoinFebruary 25, 2023
Local NewsHistorySt Landry HistoryBusiness NewsCommunityOpelousas History Downtown, Part 2 – From Boom to Doom The story on the old downtown, the heart of Opelousas, continues where we left off…Carola HartleyFebruary 22, 2023
CommunityEvents & ActivitiesBusiness News Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update Please click on the following link for your weekly update of St. Landry Parish events…AdminFebruary 20, 2023
Local NewsHistorySt Landry HistoryBusiness NewsCommunityOpelousas History A Booming Downtown In order for all to know and understand how important a healthy downtown is to…Carola HartleyFebruary 19, 2023
Opelousas City CouncilLocal NewsBusiness NewsCommunity Letter to the Editor – Vacant Commercial Building Ordinance Last night was disappointing to the many who support the vacant commercial building ordinance. With…Guest ContributorFebruary 15, 2023
Business NewsCommunity Cleco celebrates Power Plant Employee Appreciation Day Feb. 15, 2023 – In 2021, Cleco designated Feb. 15 as Power Plant Employee Appreciation…AdminFebruary 15, 2023
Events & ActivitiesBusiness NewsCommunity St. Landry Chamber Weekly Update Click on the link for the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce weekly update about upcoming…AdminFebruary 13, 2023
Local NewsEvents & ActivitiesBusiness NewsCommunitySponsorsOGHS Opelousas General Health System Selects Hall of Fame Inductees The legacy of five individuals who exemplified service and dedication will be recognized and honored…SponsorsFebruary 9, 2023
Business NewsCommunity Black Business After-Hours Networking This Evening Black Business After-Hours networking is scheduled for this evening, beginning at 5:30.AdminFebruary 7, 2023
Business NewsCommunity Public Notice From Acadiana Workforce Solutions Acadiana Workforce Solutions will partner with South Louisiana Community College to provide financial assistance for…AdminFebruary 6, 2023
Events & ActivitiesBusiness NewsCommunity St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update Click on this link to take you to the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce website…AdminJanuary 31, 2023
SponsorsOGHSBusiness NewsCommunity Cindy Torian Selected to Direct OGHS Foundation Kenneth Cochran, DSc,RN, FACHE, President & CEO announces the selection of Cindy Torian as the…SponsorsJanuary 26, 2023
Business NewsCommunity 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…AdminJanuary 26, 2023
Local NewsBusiness NewsCommunitySt Landry Parish Herman Fuselier graduates from the Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) celebrated the graduation of Herman Fuselier, executive director of the…AdminJanuary 24, 2023
St. Landry Chamber of CommerceBusiness NewsCommunity St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update 2023 Chamber of Commerce Business Award Winners and weekly events update.AdminJanuary 23, 2023
Business NewsCommunitySt. Landry Chamber of Commerce St. Landry Chamber Features Casino-Styled Awards Event Dice rolled down the tables and cards were frequently flipped Friday night at the historic…Bobby ArdoinJanuary 21, 2023
Business NewsCommunity St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events Click here to see what is happening at the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce. https://www.stlandrychamber.com/events/calendar/AdminJanuary 17, 2023
Local NewsBusiness NewsCommunity JAVA SQUARE CAFÉ’ IN OPELOUSAS SELECTED AS $10K MAIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE GRANT Java Square Café in downtown Opelousas has been selected as one of the latest recipients…AdminJanuary 13, 2023
Business NewsCommunityOpinionLocal News Letter To The Editor – Supporting Opelousas Downtown Ordinance "I’m all for the creation of jobs and putting our community to work. Yes, that…Guest ContributorJanuary 12, 2023
Local NewsBusiness NewsCommunityOpinion Letter To The Editor – Saving Downtown Opelousas "I want to thank the Mayor and Council members of Opelousas for finally addressing the…Guest ContributorJanuary 12, 2023
Business NewsCommunityPhoto Galleries Photo Gallery for Mary Bird Perkins and OGH Partnership Event Photo Gallery for Mary Bird Perkins and OGH Partnership EventBobby ArdoinJanuary 10, 2023
OGHSLocal NewsBusiness NewsCommunitySponsors OGHS and Mary Bird Perkins Announcement Partnership For Cancer Treatment Officials from Opelousas General Health System and the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center announced on…Bobby ArdoinJanuary 10, 2023
Business NewsCommunitySt. Landry Chamber of Commerce St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events Clck to view upcoming Chamber of Commerce and Community events: https://www.stlandrychamber.com/events/calendar/AdminJanuary 9, 2023