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What started out as a surprise birthday party for Elijah Duplechain erupted into the first…

The historic Church of God and Retreat n Palmetto was the site of a four…

The Church of God and Retreat hosted a four day summer gathering themed the Voice…

The Acadia Parish School Board is seeking applications for the following position: POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTSupervisor of…

 SLPSS, KS Move Forward BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor The St. Landry Parish School System and…

AGENDA ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCILREGULAR MEETINGWEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 @ 6:00 P.M.OLD CITY MARKET, 131…

 Parish Foundation Focuses On Health BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor For many St. Landry Parish residents…

CSLED Seeks Expansion BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor The Central St. Landry Economic District is seeking…

Join us July 9th - July 12th at the historic Church Of God and Retreat…

Football Changes In St. Landry BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor The first 2026 high school football…

Ribbon Cutting Rescheduled for City's FirstHistoric DistrictA Celebration of Historic PreservationThe City of Rayne announces…

Marine Band Blasts Washington BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor For those who expected John Phillip Sousa…

St. Landry Now congratulates America on its 250th birthday with many many more to come.…

Time Capsule Remains Buried BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor Any potential drama awaiting the opening of…

New School Chapters Begin For St. Landry  BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor An historic financial downsizing…

Richard Soul Kitchen, LLC d/b/a Richard’s Soul Kitchen is applying to the Office ofAlcohol and…

On May 25, 2026, Morgan Ortego, the 22-year-old mother of 2-year-old twins, was a passenger…

The United States Marine Corp Reserves Band Ensemble to perform at 2 p.m. Sunday July…

Jury Selection dates for July 2026 are as follows: Judge Gregory Doucet—July 7, 2026 Judge…

Noon Rotarians Move Into New Year BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor Opelousas Noon Rotary Club members…

Variety Of Louisiana Legends Inducted BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor Lifetime stories wrapped in iconic moments,…

Nightclub Shooting Investigation Continues BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor Opelousas police are continuing to investigate a…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2026 Flooding and the Future of Acadiana: Atchafalaya Basinkeeper Hosts…

Editors Nolte: Flood relief story by Vaughn Goudeau In the heart of St. Landry Parish…

Cannon Exhibit Highlights LSHOF BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor (Editor’s Note: Bobby Ardoin, then 11-years-old, was…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEStory Hour Presented by Opelousas Library WHAT: Story HourWHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays, June…

AGENDA ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING —WEDNESDAY JULY 1, 2026—5:45 P.M. OLD CITY MARKET,…

Bordelon’s Future Is Uncertain BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor The City of Opelousas is receiving a…

St. Landry Parish Tourism July Events Events in July ABOUT USDESTINATIONSBLOG July 2026Krotz Springs Quilters Guild…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 24, 2026Contact:Gabrielle Rilesgriles@slpgov.netPARISH PRESIDENT JESSIE BELLARD AND CLERK OF COURT CHARLES JAGNEAUXANNOUNCE…

MACA Says No To Port Barre BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor Don’t mess with MACA. That…

What’s On The Saturday Ballot BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor There are a variety of issues…

High Water Continues, Alters Polling Places BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor From Saturday polling place relocations…

Melville resident Vaughn Goudeau ventured out Tuesday to capture some of the flooding in and…

 Water’s Coming To St. Landry BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor St. Landry Parish residents living above…

St. Landry Salutes Pastor BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor The noise and laughter inside Vallentin Hall…

Port Barre Residents Warned BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor Port Barre town officials advised residents living…

Juneteenth is the oldest celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It…

Good evening, Please be advised that Parish President Jessie Bellard has issued a voluntary evacuation for residents…

 Officials Say Water Will Cause Flood Problems BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor Flood water of perhaps…