Parish President, Jessie Bellard, met with representatives from the Acadian Ambulance, MedExpress, St. Landry EMS, and the St. Landry E911 Commission to discuss what efforts can be made to help reduce response times for emergency calls across the parish
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, in an effort to be completely transparent, is addressing questions about the budget and other issues at the recent Parish Council Meeting.
To make a difference in the lives of St. Landry Parish pets, BISSELL Pet Foundation is partnering with St. Landry Parish Government to subsidize the cost of sterilization procedures for community pets through the end of June.Â
St. Landry Parish Government is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated 2nd Annual BBQ Festival.
Although at times it might seem personal between him and Parish Council members, parish president Jessie Bellard says it’s best to ignore their arguments that sometimes become published reports.
A possible tornado damaged a two homes, brought down multiple trees and damaged a large barn in the Morrow area on LA 107. No injuries have been reported.Â
Want to hear great Zydeco Music performed right here in the Zydeco Capital of the World? Mark your calendar for Mardi Grad Day, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 for ZydeGras on the Square in downtown Opelousas.
Responding to the increasing number of people wanting to assist law enforcement officials to build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Sheriff Bobby J.  Guidroz announced today that St. Landry Parish citizens are being invited to become Honorary Members of the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program.
St. Landry Animal Control is announcing that its intake facilities will be closed to the public temporarily for restructuring purposes.
Mark your calendar for the State of the Parish Report by Parish President Jessie Bellard set for Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in Opelousas.
The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) celebrated the graduation of Herman Fuselier, executive director of the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission from the Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy (LTLA) at the association’s 2023 Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Â
Changes are coming to the St. Landry Parish Animal Shelter.
In response to recent concerns from the community regarding animal control, St. Landry Parish Government will be holding a press conference to address concerns surrounding the shelter. The press conference will take place on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the St. Landry Parish Courthouse, Suite 34.
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On three (3) separate occasions, the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office was notified of contracts between the victims and Tyler Anthony Carpenter, who is the owner of Diamond Garage Doors and Repairs in the Carencro area.
The Confederate monument on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square has undergone a cleaning process, marking the first step towards removing the statute that is scheduled for relocation, according to parish president Jessie Bellard.
Entrances and streets around the St. Landry Parish Courthouse were spectacularly blocked for a lengthy period of time Wednesday morning as an exterior fire escape was added to an ongoing $2 million renovation project, according to parish president Jessie Bellard.
Please join Parish President Jessie Bellard as he discusses and presents the 2022 year-end report and his plans to move forward in 2023.
Don Leger (66) of Anthony Ave in Opelousas, turned himself into the St. Landry Parish Jail after a warrant was issued for his arrest on allegations that he defaced a public monument at the Opelousas Courthouse.
St.Landry Parish government is seeking assistance from the Louisiana State Police in identifying an individual that is suspected of vandalizing, with black paint and attempting to drag down the Confederate monument located on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square, according to parish president Jessie Bellard.
Two arrested by St. Landry Parish Government investigators on animal cruelty charges.
St. Landry Parish Government is closing roads due to flooding.
St. Landry Parish Government Investigators arrest man on Animal Cruelty charges.Â
Effective immediately, there will be a No Wake Zone in effect for all St. Landry Parish waterways until further notice as per an executive order by Parish President Jessie Bellard.
Cathy Bissell from the Bissell Pet Foundation is flying into St. Landry Parish today to assess the animals in the St. Landry Animal Control Shelter.
St. Landry Parish Government will issue sandbags Tuesday, December 13, for any parish resident that might need them.
