Park Vista Elementary School students underwent student transportation emergency bus exiting training sessions Friday morning under the supervision of school physical educational personnel.
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Epiphany Episcopal Church Hosting Pumpkin Patch in Opelousas
Epiphany Opelousas is proud to welcome the community to its Pumpkin Patch. When: October 16-31, Weekdays 2-7p, Saturdays 9a-5p, Sundays 12-5p.
School Committee Listens To Charter School Proposal
St. Landry Parish School Board members listened to presentations from representatives who intend to operate Opelousas-area kindergarten to 12th grade charter schools that, if approved, could begin accepting students in 2024-25.
Murder Indictments handed down in St. Landry Parish
According to St. Landry District Attorney Chad Pitre, a Grand Jury reviewed two separate murder cases yesterday and returned indictments on both matters.
An Open Letter To The Residents Of St. Landry Parish From Waste Connections
The entire team at Waste Connections, including our many employees who are also St. Landry Parish residents wish to extend our gratitude for the 15-year partnership we have shared in keeping St. Landry Parish a beautiful place to live.
Council Approves Naming Visitors Center After Dupre
A proposed visitors center located at the St. Landry Veterans Memorial will be named after Opelousas businessman Bobby Dupre.
From Benny’s Big Star to Benny’s Supermarket
First known a Benny’s Big Star in 1976, Benny’s Supermarket remains in business today in Opelousas.
Stelly Appointed Registrar During Tight Balloting
In a close vote amid a meeting room packed with spectators and tense drama Wednesday night, Byron Stelly was named the new St. Landry Parish Council voting registrar.
Opelousas Police Need Assistance to Locate Missing Juelz Prince, Age 10, of Opelousas. LOCATED
Opelousas Police need help finding 10 Year Old Juelz Prince of Opelousas.
September 21, 2022 – St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department Arrest Report.
September 21, 2022 – St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department Arrest Report.
Parish Registrar Candidates Answer Questions From Council Members
Two candidates seeking to become the new St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters presented their qualifications and were questioned extensively by parish council members during a special meeting Tuesday night.
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Parish Registrar Issues To Be Discussed By Council
The possible selection for the St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters will be the key issue facing the Parish Council at separate meetings scheduled this week.
New Garbage Collection Provider Starts Oct. 1
Company officials with Bayou State Waste say they are ready to begin providing parishwide curbside residential and commercial garbage collection beginning Oct. 1.
Opelousas Pregnancy Center Be The Spark Annual Fall Gala Photo Gallery
The Opelousas Pregnancy Be The Spark Annual Gala was a sold out event held at Our Savior’s Church building in Opelousas on Saturday night. (Photograph by Stuart Amidon)
Opelousas Kiwanis Club Community Family Fun Day Photo Gallery
Opelousas Kiwanis Club Community Family Fun Day Photo Gallery (Photographs by Valli Soileau.)
Kiwanis Club of Opelousas Community Family Fun Day
Join in all the fun for the Opelousas Kiwanis Club Community Family Fun Day today at South City Park. (Photographs by Valli Soileau.)
Grand Prairie Elementary School has been Named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School
Today, United States Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, recognized 297 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022. We are pleased to announce that Grand Prairie
Elementary is one of those schools receiving this award. (From St.Landry Parish School Board.)
OPD Looking For Information Related To Shooting
On Thursday, September 15, 2022 at approximately 10:15 AM the Opelousas Police Department responded to a shots fired call in the area of East St. and Leo St. Upon further investigation it was determined that a Silver Pickup Truck and a Black Sedan were involved in the discharging of shots in the area. There were no in injuries.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day by Parish Solid Waste Commission Continues
The annual household hazardous waste collection day sponsored by the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission for 14 straight years appears destined for continuation — at least for now.
St. Landry Parish Tourism to Launch Allons Manger
Allons Manger! Let’s eat! St. Landry Parish Tourism, the official Destination Marketing Organization for the parish, is launching Allons Manger, a new rewards program that aims to support local restaurants.
Opelousas Pregnancy Center Names New Director
The Opelousas Pregnancy Center Board of Directors has named Arianna Fontenot as the new Executive Director of OPC.
 Opelousas Police Are Looking For More Information
Opelousas police officers are seeking more information as they continue separate investigations in connection with two shootings that occurred in the city last week, according to Police Chief Martin McLendon.
Sibille Funeral Home 50th Anniversary
Wendy and Lowell Sibille stand next to portraits of his parents who started Sibille Funeral Home. The business celebrated its 50th anniversary on Thursday with an open house and ribbon cutting attended by well wishers from throughout St. Landry Parish.
Family Fun Day Scheduled for September 17 at South City Park in Opelousas.
If you are looking for a fun activity on Saturday, September 17, check out the Family Fun Day, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Opelousas. It is being held in South City Park, with events starting at 8AM and continuing until 5PM.Â
School and Law Enforcement Introduce New Spectator Attendance Plan
Clear tote bags. More law enforcement presence. Security checks and metal detectors at the gate. Those are just three of the features of a new high school sports spectator attendance policy.
Father Lafleur’s Chalice Connected the Lives of Three Priests
The story of how the lives of Father Lafleur, Father Sylvester and Father Beekman intertwined around that chalice once used by Servant of God Rev. Father Joseph Verbis Lafleur, and how Father Beekman came to have it, is an interesting one.
Opelousas-Area Resident Tired of Asking For Property Cleanups
Unusually high grass and blighted residences in an area north of Opelousas are testing the patience of a woman who says she is tired asking St. Landry Parish government for assistance in mitigating the situation.
Giant Estate Sale Offers Something For Everyone
If you like real treasures, antiques, maybe vintage, or even just small collectibles, this is the place for you.
40th Anniversary Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival
40th Anniversary Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival.
