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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBARRICADED SUSPECT IN CUSTODYSheriff Bobby Guidroz of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office…

Washington Street to Close Between Berthaud Street and Laurel Drive for Water Main Repairs Opelousas,…

Scheduled Water Work Temporarily Delayed, No Service Interruption Today Opelousas, LA, APRIL 1, 2026 —…

A Historical Moment for the Atchafalaya Basin Basin Advocates Stop the East Grand Lake Project…

Bellard Will Consult Governor BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor St. Landry Parish president Jessie Bellard said…

DATE: APRIL 18, 2026 TIME: 7:30 AM LOCATION: 211 W. PARK AVENUE, EUNICE, LA. The…

Recent Guests Of Rotary From Staff Reports During the past four months the Opelousas Noon…

NEWS RELEASE31 MARCH 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 105 NORTH MAIN ST.P.O. BOX 1879OPELOUSAS, LA 70571-1879(337) 948-2520FAX…

PRESS RELEASEMarch 31, 2026 Tyephia Celeste Thomas, U/F, age 27, 108 Eucharist Road, Lafayette, LA.,…

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEWEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 20266 O’CLOCK PM OLD CITY MARKET, 131 W. BELLEVUE ST.…

AGENDA MEMBERS: Nancy Carriere, Faltery Jolivette, Harold Taylor, Ken Marks,Dexter Brown and Timmy Lejeune. Ex-Officio…

 Queen of Angels Holy Week Staff Report Our Lady Queen Of Angels Catholic Church in…

Please be advised that Jasmine Danielle Wilson has been found safe.  Thank you for broadcasting…

PRESS RELEASEMarch 28 - 30, 2026 Jake Daniel Schaefer, W/M, age 32, 1400 W. Vine…

Vietnam Vets Welcomed BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor The welcoming home ceremonies that many St. Landry…

  ABOUT USDESTINATIONSBLOGApril 2026Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage WeekApril 13-17Enjoy Cajun & Creole music…

SLP Tourism Events in April ----- ABOUT USDESTINATIONSBLOGApril 2026Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage WeekApril…

Barnaba Heads To Dillard BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor After undergoing multiple head coaching changes during…

PRESS RELEASEMarch 27, 2026 Kayman John Guillory, W/M, age 26, 228 Beauxis Drive, Port Barre,…

 Club Celebrates Women’s Month From Staff Reports The Opelousas Women’s Club saluted Women’s Month last…

ARREST MADE IN SHOOTING INCIDENT  The Opelousas Police Department has made an arrest in connection…

SLBSB Faces Opelousas Issues BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor Multiple decisions involving several Opelousas public schools…

PRESS RELEASEMarch 26, 2026 Dajin Cottrell, B/M, age 20, 250 Sandra Lee Road, Opelousas, LA.,…

Press Release: March 25, 2026 CRIME STOPPER TIP LEADS TO ARREST OF WANTED SUBJECT ARRESTED:Khrystian…

PRESS RELEASEMarch 25, 2026 Richard Gobert, W/M, age 59, 2859 Cemetery Road, Ville Platte, LA.,…

PRESS RELEASEMarch 24, 2026 Lakiarah Savoy, B/F, age 17, 730 W. Cherry Street, Opelousas, LA.,…

COMMEMORATION & RECOGNITION CEREMONY  WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 2026 TIME:10:30 A.M.  IMPORTANT REMINDER  This letter…

 The Arena Is Rodeo Ready BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor St. Landry Parish youths may not…

 Council Says “No” Again BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor The St. Landry Parish Council is remaining…

Jury Selection for 3/24/26 with Judge Cravins is cancelled. April Jury Selection dates 4/7/26-Judge Laura…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fatal Traffic Crash Under Investigation Opelousas, LA – On Satuarday, March 21, 2026,…

PRESS RELEASEMarch 21 - 23, 2026 Dylan D. Auzenne, B/M, age 31, 176 Martin Luther…

THE ORIGIN OF THE   ST. JOSEPH'S ALTAR Many years ago there was a severe famine…

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS Girls Results Running Events 100 meters: 1. Aaliyah James, Ville Platte 12.78; 2.…

NATCHITOCHES – Sam Goodwin, the architect of Northwestern State’s golden modern era of football, died…

PRESS RELEASEMarch 20, 2026 David Scott Ardoin, W/M, age 40, 1440 W. Elm Street, Eunice,…

Democrats Salute Honorees BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor Five St. Landry residents whose lives have included…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Closing Celebration Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods WHAT:                 Closing Celebration of Where We…

PRESS RELEASEMarch 20, 2026 David Scott Ardoin, W/M, age 40, 1440 W. Elm Street, Eunice,…

ARRESTED:James Price, III, 32 years old100 Fruge StreetEunice, LA 70535CHARGES:No SeatbeltPossession of Schedule IVDistribution of…