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 St. Landry Public Schools Rate “C” Overall

BOBBY ARDOIN Editor/Consulting Writer St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste III feels the District is trending in the right direction academically, but he also admits there is still a need to improve state test scores in the Opelousas area which features four “D” or “F” St. Landry public schools. Recent annual student performance scores Read More…

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Opelousas Schools Closing for Super Dome Event

From St. Landry Parish School Board We’re thrilled to announce that the OHS football team is heading to the Superdome in New Orleans on Friday, December 8, 2023, to face off against Cecilia High at 12:00 PM. To ensure the Opelousas community has the chance to cheer on the Tigers, all Opelousas High feeder schools will be Read More…

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Early Voting Begins

Opelousas, Louisiana – Early voting for the October 14, 2023 election will be held from Saturday, September 30 through Saturday, October 7, excluding Sunday, October 1. The hours will be 8:30 am until 6:00 pm each day.Early Voting will be held at the Registrar of Voter’s Office located in the courthouse and at Eunice City Read More…

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St. Landry Parish Courthouse – Courthouse Bell – Courthouse Art

Opelousas is a small town with a BIG story to tell! And there are many chapters to that story. One chapter is focused on Opelousas as the seat of Imperial St. Landry Parish, with many stories centered around the parish courthouse. Three of those stories are about the courthouse, the courthouse bell and the courthouse artwork. The following is just a fragment of what is known.

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Public Hearing — St. Landry Parish Council Set for September 20, 2023

THE ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY GIVES NOTICE THAT IT WILL HOLD THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023, STARTING AT 5:00 P.M. FOLLOWING REGULAR MEETING LISTED BELOW ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023, STARTING AT 6:00 P.M. LOCATED AT THE OLD CITY MARKET LOCATED AT 131 W. BELLEVUE STREET, OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA.

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St. Landry Parish Government Unveiling Program Set for Tuesday, September 19, 2023 in Opelousas.

We’re thrilled to invite you to a truly historic event! St. Landry Parish Government is delighted to announce the unveiling of the beautifully restored St. Landry Courthouse and new bell display on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 10:00 AM, right at the Courthouse Square (118 South Court Street, Opelousas, LA).

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Trial Jury Hands Down Verdict In Juvenile Case

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE ST. LANDRY DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 after a 2-day trial, a St. Landry Parish Jury unanimously found Michael Comeaux guilty of Sexual Battery (victim under 13 years of age) and Pornography Involving Juveniles. Assistant District Attorneys Patsy Duhon and Randy Wagley prosecuted the case for the State.A Read More…

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St. Landry Parish Courthouse Restoration Revealing Ceremony

Parish President Jessie Bellard is pleased to announce the revealing of the restored St. Landry Courthouse on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 10:00 AM located at the Courthouse Square (118 South Court Street, Opelousas, LA). The event will be held at the courthouse grounds, and members of the public are cordially invited to join us as we display the new and improved courthouse.