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City Raises Water Rates

May 13, 2026
City Raises Water Rates BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor City of Opelousas utility customers are scheduled to experience another increase for water and sewerage consumption beginning July 1, in order to help pay for upgrades that are necessary to maintain state compliance. The additional 4.73 percent that will be charged monthly in monthly bills, was approved on Tuesday night during a May meeting of the Opelousas board of Aldermen. Mayor Julius Alsandor explained that beginning in 2023, the city adopted an overall utility system improvement plan with oversight from the State Department of Health and Hospitals. The plan mandates that a number of costly corrections must be made to the city water and sewerage systems in order to avoid state takeover of the municipal utilities. One part of that overall plan Alsandor told the Board, includes implementing water and sewerage rate hikes incrementally in order to help pay for the costs.…
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LSUE Hosts Championships

May 13, 2026
LSUE TAKES REGION 23 TOURNEY TITLE BEHIND JACOBS, HOMERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MAY 12, 2026 WESTWEGO, La. – LSU Eunice Baseball used a tried-and-true formula for postseason success in the Bengals’ 5-3 victory over Delgado in the winner take all decider of the LCCAC/Region 23 Tournament on Tuesday at Segnette Field.  The Bengals (44-10) relied on sterling effort on the mound by McCray Jacobs and produced the timely hit in another nailbiter against the Dolphins. Jacobs delivered again for the Bengals when it mattered most.  The southpaw made his third appearance of the weekend, making just his second start of the season.  The sophomore tossed a career-high 7.2 innings against Delgado to improve to 6-0 on the season. Delgado threatened out of the gate, putting two men on with one out.  Jacobs answered by striking out back-to-back batters to squash the opportunity.  He would go on to retire Delgado…
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SLP Sheriff’s Dept. Arrest Report 05-13-2026

May 13, 2026
PRESS RELEASEMay 13, 2026 Ray Allen Guillory, III, B/M, age 35, 909 Park Circle, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Aggravated battery. Arrested by OpelousasPolice Department.Melvon Ikaney Johnson, B/F, age 30, 102 Schley Avenue, Beaumont, TX., 77630, Criminal damage to property. Arrestedby Eunice Police Department.Esa Ibn Asadullah, B/M, age 32, 2331 Victoria Avenue, Harvey, LA., 70058, Theft, simple burglary. Arrested by St. LandryParish Sheriff’s Office.Matthew Brison Durham, W/M, age 38, 691 E. Courtableau Road, Port Barre, LA., 70577, Domestic abuse battery, illegalcarrying of weapons. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Wilton James Miller, Jr., B/M, age 21, 1941 Dudley Street, Eunice, LA., 70535, Violation of uniform CDS law – drug freezone, resisting an officer, illegal possession of stolen firearms, firearm free zone violation, no drivers license, switchedtemporary license plate. Arrested by Eunice Police Department.This is Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, and this concludes our report. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guiltyin a…
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Silver Alert Canceled

May 13, 2026
Press Release: May 12, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESILVER ALERT CANCELED; LEE DARBONNE LOCATEDSheriff Bobby Guidroz of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office is confirming that LeeDarbonne’s vehicle left the I-49 Frontage Road during the night. Today, the vehicle waslocated by an employee of a local business, covered by dense foliage. Lee Darbonne was founddeceased.No other details are being released as this is an ongoing investigation.This is Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, and this concludes our report. Allpersons are presumed innocent until proven guilty
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Narcotics Operation Nets 15 lbs. Of Marijuana

May 13, 2026
Press Release: May 12, 2026 Another Successful Narcotics Operation Nets 15 lbs. of Marijuana ARRESTED:Dylan Maleek Jones, 23 years old626 ½ West JeffersonSt. Martinville, LA 70582CHARGE:PWITD Schedule I (Marijuana) Sheriff Bobby J. Guidrozreports, “NarcoticsDetectives and elements ofthe St. Landry ParishSheriff’s Office SWATUnit successfullyintercepted a drug dealerwith a large quantity (15lbs.) of marijuana.Operating on intelligencegathered, detectiveslearned of a narcoticstransaction due to takeplace in St. Landry Parish.Combining with assets from the SWAT Unit, a carefully-orchestrated take-down was performedin the Grand Coteau area.” Sheriff Guidroz continues, “Such was the swift and choreographedmovement of the personal involved, the suspect was later heard to say, “Y’all humbled me.”This represents the determination of the men and women dedicated to eradicate illegal narcoticsales from our parish.” Sheriff Guidroz concludes, “If anyone out there thinks they willindiscriminately move illegal drugs in St. Landry Parish, think again.” Anyone with additional information about this crime is encouraged to call the…
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SLP Sheriff’s Dept. Arrest Report 05-12-2026

May 13, 2026
PRESS RELEASEMay 12, 2026 Laron Brandale Perrodin, B/M, age 34, 700 W. Vine Street, Eunice, LA., 70535, Window tint violation, driving undersuspension, open alcoholic container, DWI 4 th offense. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Dylan Maleek Jones, B/M, age 23, 626 ½ W. Jefferson Street, St. Martinville, LA., 70582, Possession with intent todistribute schedule I CDS. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Isaiah Edwards, W/M, age 23, 1104 E. Overton Street, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Drug court violation. Arrested by St.Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Erica Pauline Tweedel, W/F, age 41, 1350 E. Ash Street, Eunice, LA., 70535, Domestic abuse battery (childendangerment), simple battery of the infirmed, entry or remaining after being forbidden. Arrested by Eunice PoliceDepartment.Shelbie Celeste Daigle, W/F, age 27, 131 E. Ardoin Street, Eunice, LA., 70535, Obstruction of justice. Arrested by EunicePolice Department.Emerald Joyann Williams, W/F, age 28, 249 Shelton Manuel Road, Eunice, LA., 70535, Theft, obstruction of justice.Arrested…
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Parish Has Been Active

May 11, 2026
Parish Has Been Active BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor It’s been a busy four days for St. Landry Parish government as the diversified agenda for workers and administration has included transporting dumpsters to the parish landfill, renting a facility for a large concert and attending to assist with flooding and cleanups south of Opelousas. Parish president Jessie Bellard said on Monday night that recent drought conditions have helped reduce the severity of flooding that has inundated St. Landry this past weekend. Parish Flooding However parish work crews were engaged on Sunday with flooding abatement and tree cutting off Montgomery Road, which Bellard indicated has developed into a troublesome area recently due to high water conditions. A section of the U.S.182 located inside the Eunice city limits, has continued to flood due to the series of heavy rains, Bellard said. “The water in one area (of Eunice) comes up real fast, but…
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Argument Nearly Turns Deadly

May 11, 2026
Press Release: May 11, 2026 ARRESTED:Raneill Cortez, 52 years old2172 Old Hwy 190Port Barre, LA 70577CHARGES:Attempted 2 nd Degree MurderIllegal Carrying of Weapons While Committing a Crime ofViolence Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reports, “Just before midnight on May 8, 2026, the St. Landry ParishSheriff’s Office received a complaint of a disturbance on Old Hwy 190 near Krotz Springs. Itwas alleged that Raneill Cortez went to a residence near her home, threatened and shot at Mr.Cody Soileau who was visiting a friend. Mr. Soileau received only minor injuries in thealtercation. This investigation is still active; I applaud the decisive actions by our PatrolDeputies in the rapid resolution of this incident and apprehension of the alleged perpetrator.”Anyone with additional information about this crime is encouraged to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Officeat 337-948-6516.You may also call Crime Stoppers at 337-948-TIPS, download the P3 app on your mobile device or simply dial**TIPS…
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SLP Sheriff’s Dept. Arrest Report 05-9,11-2026

May 11, 2026
May 9 - 11, 2026 Irvin Jermaine Escort, B/M, age 46, 113-A Merchants Boulevard, Lafayette, LA., 70508, DWI 1 st offense, driving undersuspension, improper stopping on a highway, no proof of insurance. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.Tony Anthony Stagg, B/M, age 33, 354 Compress Road, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Theft, bank fraud, bench warrant.Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Keith Courvelle, W/M, age 53, 1920 Highway 363, Washington, LA., 70589, DWI 1 st offense, careless operation of amotor vehicle. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.Ashley Nicole Simon, W/F, age 44, 1627 Hundley Road, Eunice, LA., 70535, Possession of schedule II CDS, possession ofdrug paraphernalia. Arrested by Eunice Police Department.Rusty Wade Jack, B/M, age 36, 2916 Veterans Memorial Highway, Eunice, LA., 70535, Theft. Arrested by Eunice PoliceDepartment.Jacob L. Jack, B/M, age 33, 109 4 th Street, Mamou, LA., 70554, Theft. Arrested by Eunice Police Department.Reggie Djuana Palmer, B/M, age 42, 813 St. Cyr…
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WCA Boys Lead Parish 1A

May 10, 2026
WCA Boys Lead Parish 1A BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor The Westminster Christian Academy boys recorded the top finish among St. Landry Parish teams that competed in the annual Class 1A Louisiana High School Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field meet held Wednesday at LSU. WCA finished fifth among the boys’ teams, with the Crusaders 4x400-meters relay team placing second along with Westminster triple jumper Jeremyah Harris and pole vaulter Parker Campo, who also earned runners-up places on the winners’ platform. The relay team clocked a 3:33.15 time, as Stephen George, Evan Lemon, Chimaobi Okechukwu and Mac Proffitt made the exchanges. Harris scored his eight points with a 45-0 ¼-foot triple jump. Campo provided the other second-place finish as he cleared the bar with an 11-foot, five-inch pole vault. Other Top Parish Finishes St. Edmund of Eunice featured a first and fourth place finish in the field events.. The Blue Jays’…

 

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