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Concealed Carry Permit Training Class

March 31, 2026
DATE: APRIL 18, 2026 TIME: 7:30 AM LOCATION: 211 W. PARK AVENUE, EUNICE, LA. The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting our 1 day concealed carry permit training class on April 18, 2026. The location is 211 West Park Eunice, La. and begins at 7:30 am. The course is $100.00 and $80.00 for a spouse or renewal. The course includes notary or online help, application, classroom, range, and a hot Cajun meal. The course is taught by the certified police training staff of the sheriff’s office with over 75 years of police, military, and civilian training. You can reserve your seat by calling the training center at 337-948-5841. If the office is closed, simply leave a message and you are in. The staff will call you back to confirm. All proceeds go to local charities and the course is non-profit. In the past donations have been made to Shriners, Eye and Speech Foundations, Dyslexia Foundations,…
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Recent Guests Of Rotary

March 31, 2026
Recent Guests Of Rotary From Staff Reports During the past four months the Opelousas Noon Rotary Club has hosted a number of guest speakers that provided insightful information about a variety of topics that have included information about new businesses, community mental health care, parish school district financing, job opportunities through the Work Force Development program, local real estate, elderly care and two presentations for post-high school career opportunities from community colleges. On Tuesday the cafeteria and food preparation staff from the Opelousas General Hospital South Campus received a standing ovation from the Rotarians who enjoy their meals during the weekly meetings. The Rotary Club is also scheduled to staff a booth April 8 at the annual Opelousas Love Fest held in North City Park. Love Fest organizers anticipate having nearly 100 tents that will provide pertinent information.  Below is a cumulative photo gallery that highlights each of the speakers…
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Temporary Water Outage

March 31, 2026
NEWS RELEASE31 MARCH 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 105 NORTH MAIN ST.P.O. BOX 1879OPELOUSAS, LA 70571-1879(337) 948-2520FAX (337) 948-2593 MAYORJulius Alsandor Water Service Interruption Scheduled for Area from Park Vista to Heather Drive Opelousas, LA, March 31, 2026 — Opelousas, La., Residents in the area from Park Vista toHeather Drive will experience a temporary water outage beginning at 8:00 a.m. onWednesday, April 1, 2026, due to hydrant and valve repairs and upgrades.City crews will be performing the work to improve the reliability and function of the watersystem in the area. Water service will be interrupted while repairs are underway.At this time, the outage is expected to last for several hours, although the exact durationhas not yet been determined. Residents are encouraged to prepare in advance and makeany necessary arrangements for water usage during this time.The City appreciates the public’s patience and understanding as these importantupgrades are completed. Additional updates will be shared…
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SLP Sheriff’s Dept. Arrest Report 03-31-2026

March 31, 2026
PRESS RELEASEMarch 31, 2026 Tyephia Celeste Thomas, U/F, age 27, 108 Eucharist Road, Lafayette, LA., 70507, Possession of schedule II CDS,possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Wilkins Malveaux, III, B/M, age 36, 220 E. Bertheaud Avenue, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Possession of schedule II CDS,possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Jesus Pablo Shipley, W/M, age 26, 110 Plum Street, Houma, LA., 70363, Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St.Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Kurt R. Casse, W/M, age 37, 216 Winton Lafleur Road, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Contributing to the delinquency ofjuveniles, bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Patrick Gervis Lanclos, W/M, age 68, 152 Shady Lane, Port Barre, LA., 70577, Domestic abuse aggravated assault,domestic abuse battery, simple assault. Arrested by Port Barre 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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SLP Government Public Works Committee Meeting

March 30, 2026
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEWEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 20266 O’CLOCK PM OLD CITY MARKET, 131 W. BELLEVUE ST. OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANAAGENDA MEMBERS: Jody White, Mildred Thierry, Alvin Stelly, Vivian Olivier,Jimmie Edwards and Ernest Blanchard. Ex. Officio Wayne Ardoin. Call to Order. Roll Call: Persons to Address Committee: Public Works Report: Forward all applications received for one appointment to Public Works CommissionDistrict Six for the remainder of a four-year term ending 10-20-2028. Authorize Council Clerk to advertise for one appointment to Public Works CommissionDistrict Six for a four-year term. (06-16-2026 -06-16-2030) Discuss and forward to full council meeting a CEA between Prairie Basse Gravity DrainageDistrict No. 15 and St. Landry Parish Government for drainage work to be done. Discuss Litter Abatement throughout the Parish. (Chairman Wayne Ardoin) Discuss any other business properly brought before this committee. Adjourn.
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SLP Government Finance Committee Meeting

March 30, 2026
AGENDA MEMBERS: Nancy Carriere, Faltery Jolivette, Harold Taylor, Ken Marks,Dexter Brown and Timmy Lejeune. Ex-Officio Wayne Ardoin. Call To Order. Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation: (Councilwoman Mildred Thierry). Roll Call Persons to Address the Committee Parish President & Finance Reports: Discuss any other business properly brought before this committee. Adjourn.
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Queen Of Angels Holy Week

March 30, 2026
 Queen of Angels Holy Week Staff Report Our Lady Queen Of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas began a Holy Week observance on Palm Sunday with an annual procession that led by first communion candidates from the parking lot into the church, followed by a high mass celebrated by Monsignor Keith DeRouen. After mass those attending mass were treated to a variety of foods and fellowship at the annual church Family Fun Day held in the church parking lot. The church will host a number of designated Holy Week observances that include:: Wednesday (April 1) – Easter confessions from 4 pm - 5:30 pm Thursday (April 2) – Holy Thursday mass at 6 pm Friday (April 3 ) – The Lord’s Passion observance at 3 pm Saturday (April 4 ) – Easter Vigil Mass at 8 pm ReplyForward Add reaction
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Missing Person Found

March 30, 2026
Please be advised that Jasmine Danielle Wilson has been found safe.  Thank you for broadcasting this missing person for us. Happy Monday!
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SLP Sheriff’s Dept. Arrest Report 03-28-30-2026

March 30, 2026
PRESS RELEASEMarch 28 - 30, 2026 Jake Daniel Schaefer, W/M, age 32, 1400 W. Vine Street, Eunice, LA., 70535, Possession of schedule II CDS, bicycle lampviolation. Arrested by Eunice Police Department.Lionel W. Zachary, B/M, age 39, 2407 Midland Drive, Midland, TX., 79707, Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by St.Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Lalyn Javon Edmond, B/M, age 26, 155 Willard Lane, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Bench warrant, battery of a dating partner.Arrested by Opelousas Police Department.Bradley Wayman Griffin, B/M, age 33, 106 Santa Maria Drive, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Bench warrant (4 counts),possession of schedule I CDS, seat belt violation, fraudulent inspection sticker, driving under suspension. Arrested byLouisiana State Police.Jameel Javurrea Offord, B/M, age 23, 306 Garden Street, Washington, LA., 70570, Bench warrant. Arrested by St. LandryParish Sheriff’s Office.Crystal Gale Zachary, B/F, age 43, 10427 Lawler Highway, Lawtell, LA., 70550, Criminal Damage to Property. Arrested bySt. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Jamie Terrell Polk, B/M, age…
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Vietnam Vets Welcomed

March 28, 2026
Vietnam Vets Welcomed BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor The welcoming home ceremonies that many St. Landry Parish Vietnam military veterans may have missed when they returned to the United States was celebrated on Saturday by a large crowd that squeezed inside the Veterans Memorial Center. About 30 former U.S. military members who served during the Vietnam conflict era were pinned during a commemorative ceremony that included proclamations from elected officials at the federal and state levels. Ronald Crowley, past state commander of the Military Order of The Purple Heart and retired U.S. Army master sergeant Lionel Frank, Sr., presided over the pinning ceremony for parish veterans, whose names were called. Pat Mason-Guillory, executive director for the St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial, said the event provided a moment to reflect more clearly on the “small, meaningful tribute for one of the most challenging times in history.” Guillory pointed out the annual welcome…

 

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