The heating and air conditioning units inside the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center have apparently begun displaying the type of antiquity that can be found in many of the exhibits that executive director Patrice Melnick enjoys displaying daily inside the museum building.
Opelousas City Council
City Administration Presents ARA Budget Proposals
A budget committee has recommended sending to the Opelousas Board of Aldermen for further consideration a city administration plan that suggests spending $2.9 million in remaining American Rescue Acr funding.
Public Notice –BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY MAY 25, 2023 6:00 P.M.
Please see the Agenda for the City of Opelousas Budget Committee Meeting to be held Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 6:00PM at City Hall in downtown Opelousas.Opelousas.
City Officials Will Consider Speed Violation Ordinance
The Opelousas Board of Aldermen is prepared to consider on May 9 a proposed ordinance which intends to electronically enforce vehicle speeding violations on municipal streets and roadways.
City Agrees To Participate in DOTD Plan
Opelousas city officials have agreed to become part of a statewide pilot program that intends to develop a long-range municipal transportation plan.
Opelousas Mayor Says City Needs ARA Funds For Infrastructure
Elected city officials might have their own plans for spending an approximate $2.9 that remains in American Rescue Act revenues, but Opelousas Mayor Julius Alsandor says the money should be spent on infrastructure projects that he contends are long overdue.
City Officials Adopt Ordinances to Help with Downtown Revitalization
The long process for refurbishing downtown Opelousas began this week as elected city officials approved a pair of ordinances that intend to bring vibrancy and rehabilitation for currently vacant buildings and prepare them for commercial use.
Citizens Displeased With Leaks, Responses
Several Opelousas citizens expressed their displeasure before city officials Tuesday night as they described yards soaked with water and in some cases extended waits for overseeing the connection of commercial sewer lines.
New Abandoned Building Ordinance Goes into Effect in Opelousas
With a vote of four to one, the Abandoned Building Ordinance was passed by the Opelousas City Council last night.
Opelousas Mayor Says City Doing What It Can With Money Available
Opelousas Mayor Julius Alsandor told members of a Budget Committee on Monday night that city residents should expect to soon see an increase for their monthly city water bills.
OFD Chief Says Raises Affect The Departmental Future
If Opelousas firefighters don’t receive a pay raise anytime soon, the department, says interim Fire Chief Richard Joseph, will continue losing experienced personnel.
Women’s Shelter Approved For Bertheaud Avenue
A transitional woman’s home scheduled to be located at 221 West Bertheaud Avenue was approved last week to begin operation by the Opelousas Board of Aldermen.
Letter to the Editor – Vacant Commercial Building Ordinance
Last night was disappointing to the many who support the vacant commercial building ordinance. With over 60 vacant buildings in our economic corridor the city leadership passed on an opportunity to make a bold statement for the city’s future.
-Gretchen Erlingson, Opelousas, LA-
Aldermen Reject Proposed Vacant Building Ordinance
Unoccupied downtown buildings in Opelousas won’t be subjected – at least for now – to any ordinance restrictions proposing to rehabilitate the structures and prepare them potentially for commercial use.
New City Water Meters Could Mean Billing Increases
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.
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 IncreasesÂ
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 VĂ©nus 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.