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Locally-Bred Horse Reaches $2.5 Million ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Don Stevens <donaldstevens@boydgaming.com> Sent: Saturday, February 7,…

Sisters Now Reside At Valentin BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor The Opelousas religious community was introduced…

Who Are Local Coaches Picking? In what has become a tradition at St. Landry Now.com, we…

Recognizing Parish Schools BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor It was an academic excellence presentation night at…

February 6, 2026 Ricky James Lazard, B/M, age 61, 702 E. Church Street, Bunkie, LA.,…

Prompt Succor Nursisng Home got a jump on Mardi Gras festivities Wednesday afternoon when they…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Eunice, LA -- Hosted by the City of Eunice, the 2026 Eunice Cajun…

Narcotics Investigation Finds Suspect Committed Suicide DECEASED:Casey Dwayne Owens, 42 years old138 Saylock LaneOpelousas, LA…

February 5, 2026 Cedrick Dwayne Antoine, B/M, age 36, 750 Hall Street, Opelousas, LA., 70570,…

Judge Gregory Doucet 2/10/2026 Judge Gregory Doucet 2/24/2026 Jessica Sandoz Deputy Clerk of Court St.…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESt. Landry Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Business Summit:“Building Resilient Enterprises for a…

February 4, 2026 Nishu Nishu, I/M, age 22, 226 Quebedeaux Street, Lot #5, Arnaudville, LA.,…

Rotary Honors Farmers BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor Three St. Landry Parish farmers whose lives have…

On January 30, OGHS partnered with St. Landry Chamber of Commerce for a formal ribbon…

PRESS RELEASEFebruary 3, 2026 Willie Price, B/M, age 35, 306 Ave of the Acadians, Opelousas,…

Two Opelousas teenagers have been arrested following an investigation into a reckless shooting spree that…

Two Opelousas teenagers have been arrested following an investigation into a reckless shooting spree that…

Randy Gonzales Poetry Workshop Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods WHAT: Crafting Poetry from Community Photographs WHEN: …

INFANT HOMICIDE – MOTHER AND FATHER INDICTEDOn Tuesday January 27th , the St. Landry Parish…

{SECOND MEETING}PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026 6 O'CLOCK PM oLD CITY MARKET, 131 W.…

ADMINISTRATIVE/T'INANCE COMMITTEEWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026 6 O'CLOCK PM oLD CrTY MARKET, 131 W. BELLEVUE ST.OPELOUSAS,…

Opelousas’ PG Shows Talent BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor She’s a point guard who can score…

PRESS RELEASEJanuary 31 – February 2, 2026 Cory James Tweedel, W/M, age 37, 131 Lumas…

Residents Respond To Shelter BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor St. Landry Parish residents are receiving an…

Cold Cookoff, Warm Gumbo BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now. com Editor Gumbo pots filled with…

EUNICE, La. – LSU Eunice Baseball kicked off the 2026 season with a doubleheader against…

LOWE’S OF OPELOUSAS DONATES HEATERS Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz is pleased to report, “Lowe’s Corporation…

 Events in February ABOUT USDESTINATIONSBLOGFebruary 2026ZydeGras on the SquareFebruary 17Catch Keith Frank live at this…

St. Landry Parish District Attorney 27th JDC DATE: January 30, 2026 For more information, contact:…

Jury Selection for Judge D Jason Meche for 2/3/26 is cancelled. Jessica Sandoz Deputy Clerk…

PRESS RELEASEJanuary 30, 2026 Blaise Keith Crane, W/M, age 31, 866 Verdunville Road, Franklin, LA.,…

SLPSB Discusses Charter School BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor The St. Landry Parish School District has…

Press Release: January 29, 2026 JAG GRANT OPERATION NETS SEIZURES AND TWO ARRESTS ARRESTED:Travis James…

Jury Selection for Judge Charles Cravins for February 3, 2026 is cancelled. Jessica Sandoz Deputy…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Atchafalaya Basinkeeper to Host 10th Annual Save the Basin Event Henderson, LA…

PRESS RELEASEJanuary 29, 2026 Paul Craig Matte, W/M, age 62,140 Bruner Street, Port Barre, LA.,…

BENGALS’ OPENING WEEKEND CHANGED TO MURRAY STATE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- JANUARY 28, 2026 EUNICE, La.…

PRESS RELEASEJanuary 28, 2026 Fredrick Jermaine Jacko, B/M, age 44, 600 E. Jefferson Street, Opelousas,…

Narcotics Arrest Warrant for Quentin Frank The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Narcotics…

FUGITIVE LOCATED THROUGH CRIME STOPPERS TIP ARRESTED:Lauren Blanchard Leger, 25 years old979 Chanteberry RoadOpelousas, LA…