The improved accuracy provided by a modernized water metering system will probably increase the bills for most municipal customers in Opelousas, according to city engineer William Jarrell III.
Opelousas City Council
Municipal Officials Swearing In Gallery No. Two
Municipal Officials Swearing In Gallery No. One
Municipal Officials Swearing In Gallery No. One
Municipal Officials Swearing In Gallery No. One
Opelousas Mayor Seeks Collaborative Effort
With five of six members of the Board of Aldermen returning for another four-year term, Opelousas Mayor Julius Alsandor said he expects members of the city administration to work hard and collectively for those who elected them.
Opelousas Aldermen Scheduled To Consider Food Truck Ordinance
A mobile food vendor ordinance will be under consideration when the Opelousas Board of Aldermen convenes in January.
City Firefighters Want Pay Increases
Opelousas firefighters are again asking elected city officials to provide enough revenue for annual pay raises and that they say will also elevate the salaries of individuals wanting to join the department.
What’s Being Proposed For Downtown Opelousas?
The Opelousas downtown retail district could look different by the end of 2023 as several projected commercial projects are scheduled to be introduced within the next few months.
Opelousas Main Street and Tourism Office Unveil 2022 Christmas Ornament featuring Historic Venus House
Opelousas Main Street, Inc. and the City of Opelousas Tourism are excited to present the 2022 collectible holiday ornament featuring the historic Venus House located at Le Vieux Village on 828 E Landry Street. Located at Le Vieux Village du Poste des Opelousas, the Vénus House is recognized as a rare early Creole style house. Read More…
Henderson Named Parade Marshall
The City of Opelousas is pleased to announce that former New Orleans Saints player and recent Saints Hall of Fame inductee, Devery Henderson, will serve as this year’s Parade Marshal for the Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade. The annual holiday event will also feature Christmas themed floats, marching bands, loveable costumed characters, and of course everyone’s Read More…
DA Investigation Challenges Election Qualifications Of Alderman
A completed investigative report issued last week by St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre indicates that incumbent Opelousas Board of Alderman Floyd Ford does not allegedly qualify to hold office in District B.
Former City Employee Says Officials Neglected To Properly Fund Canal Cleaning
A former Opelousas public works director said city officials have negligent in allocating enough funding to clean regularly, the array of currently-clogged municipal canals.
Opelousas Man Asks City Officials for Help After Canine Attack
Photograph: George Davy discusses his attack by a pit bull several months ago. Parish Council member Wayne Ardoin who attended the meeting also discussed the matter with the Opelousas Board of Aldermen Tuesday night. (Photograph by Freddie Herpin.) BOBBY ARDOINEditor and Contributing Writer George Davy doesn’t sleep well anymore. There are also times now when Read More…
City Officials Vote To Demolish, Give Time For Residential Rehabs
City officials have given individuals who own or represent three Opelousas properties an additional 60 days to make improvements in order to avoid potential demolition procedures.
Opelousas Entertainment Landmark Re-Locating Downtown
Opelousas city officials have given approval for Toby’s Downtown to begin operation in the business area located a block from the St. Landry Parish Courthouse.
Board of Aldermen Delays Approval of Historic District Housing Development
An $800,000 four-home housing development proposed for location inside the heart of the Opelousas Historic District has been delayed by a unanimous decision of the city’s Board of Aldermen.
City Annual Audit Report Gets an “A”
Recent financial accounting procedures instituted by the City of Opelousas have received acknowledged praise by an auditor who delivered a report for the budgetary year that ended Aug. 31.
Opelousas City Council Meet 1/11
Images from the 1/11 meeting of the Opelousas City Council.
