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Safety PSA On All Terrain Vehicles

November 10, 2026
4-7-26 Safety PSA on All Terrain Vehicles In this “Did You Know” topic from Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, we willpresent safety and legal information on the operation of ATVs.Off-road vehicles, 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers, side-by-sides or other all-terrain vehicles can only be operated on the shoulders of public roadsand highways in very limited conditions. Never on Interstate Highways. Only for purposes of farm-related activities within a 5-mileradius of the farmer’s farm. The operator must possess a valid Class “E” driver’s license. The owner/operator must have the motor vehicle registrationproving the vehicle is engaged in the farming business. Absent the registration, an affidavit attesting the engagement offarming as a business. Agricultural consultants are included in this provision. Off-road vehicles may be operated by university or collegeemployees, police and EMTs in the scope of their employmentwhile on the streets and boundaries of state-owned colleges anduniversities. Operators of off-road vehicles shall provide, upon demand,proof of…
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Board Approves Street Project Contract

November 10, 2026
Board Approves Street Project Contract BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor (Photo By Bobby Ardoin) The Opelousas Board of Aldermen awarded on Tuesday night a $2.249 million contract to begin construction on a citywide street improvement contract, while postponing a decision that could change the monthly meeting times to accommodate more community participation at meetings. City engineer William Jarrell III told the Board that actual street repairs on several major roadways probably won’t begin until January. However, Jarrell added that work on utility lines and water connections will proceed the  actual construction phase that uses state funding. The project will include major a major portion of West Grolee Street, Beverly and Abdalla boulevards in the Park Vista subdivision, Park Avenue heading east from Bullard Street, and an area of Perry Lane that connects with Waillor Street, Jarrell said after the meeting. Later Meeting Times? The Board agreed unanimously to defer…
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Boil Water Advisory Lifted

November 9, 2026
NEWS RELEASE09 NOVEMBER 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 105 NORTH MAIN ST.P.O. BOX 1879OPELOUSAS, LA 70571-1879(337) 948-2520FAX (337) 948-2593 MAYORJulius Alsandor City of Opelousas Lifts Boil Water Advisory for Heather Drive and Surrounding Areas OPELOUSAS, LA – The City of Opelousas announces that the precautionary Boil Water Advisory issuedfollowing repairs to a major water main break on Heather Drive has been officially lifted.Water testing has been completed, and the water supply has been cleared for normal use. Residents andbusinesses in the affected areas may now resume using their water without boiling it.The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for the following streets:Heather DriveStarling DriveLarkspur DriveCinnamon DriveSandalwood DriveHemlock DriveAutumn DriveSandpiper DriveVillage DriveVista DriveHerbert DriveGeorge DriveJake DriveHashim DriveJasmine DriveThe City of Opelousas thanks residents and businesses for their patience and cooperation throughout therepair process and subsequent water testing period."We understand the inconvenience that water service interruptions and boil water advisories can causefor our residents,"…
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Grand Jury Indicts Man For Sex Crimes

November 9, 2026
On Friday, the St. Landry Parish Grand Jury indicted Chad Abraham Richard, 59, of Branch of three counts of Aggravated Rape and two counts of Oral Sexual Battery. Richard committed the sex crimes against the victims, with the rapes occurring before the children reached the age of thirteen. The allegations include incidents where Richard would isolate the victims by taking them one at a time on an all-terrain vehicle into the woods and committing the crimes in a secluded area.  Aggravated Rape carries a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment at hard labor, without probation, parole, or suspension of sentence. Oral Sexual Battery carries up to ten years imprisonment at hard labor. Arraignment is set for November 12, 2026.  By:  Chad P. Pitre  St. Landry Parish District Attorney 
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SLP Council Special Meeting

November 9, 2026
AGENDA  ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCIL  SPECIAL MEETING —TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026 - 5:00 P.M. OLD CITY MARKET, 131 W. BELLEVUE ST.  OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA  I.  CALL TO ORDER  II.  PLEDGE AND INVOCATION (Councilman Harold Taylor)  III.  ROLL CALL  IV.  PUBLIC COMMENT  V.  ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:  VI.  1. Executive Session to discuss lawsuit filed by DA Chad Pitre.  ADJOURN  1 
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Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaways

November 9, 2026
State Representative Dustin Miller will be hosting two community Thanksgiving turkey giveaways in Opelousas and Carencro.  We would greatly appreciate your assistance in sharing these events with the public and welcome any media coverage.  Opelousas Turkey Giveaway Wednesday, November 18, 2026 4:30 PM-5:30 PM Benny’s Supermarket-806 S. Union St, Opelousas Carencro Turkey Giveaway Friday, November 20, 2026 Carencro Community Center-5115 N. University Ave. Carencro Free turkey will be distributed to families in our communities.  Recipients must be present to receive a turkey. Thank you for your continued support in helping us serve our communities. Best regards, Kristina Martel Legislative Assistant to Representative Dustin Miller 337-943-2900 PhoneTh
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Cajuns Get Needed Win

November 9, 2026
Cajuns Get Needed Win BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor (Photos by Mike Curley) Can one play or defensive stop determine the direction of a season? Louisiana head coach Mike Desormeaux felt that way on Saturday night as his football team secured a key Sun Belt Conference victory at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. After surrendering a pair of late-game SBC defeats in the last three games, the Cajuns used the final minutes against South Alabama to make a game-deciding play and escape with a 28-26 win that also gave Louisiana a sixth victory and repeat bowl-eligible status. With 10 Cajuns’ penalties for 60 yards, there was little aesthetic context attached to the win — the 35th since Desormeaux became head coach in December, 2021. The essence for this victory contained something different, Desormeaux said, an important victory not only to possibly advance into the postseason, but one in which…
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St. Landry Parish Football 2026 Playoff Report

November 9, 2026
ST. LANDRY PARISH FOOTBALL 2026 Playoff Report NON-SELECT Division III First Round Matchups No. 20 Erath at No. 13 Northwest (Winner plays at No. 4 North Desoto) No. 3 Eunice – bye. Host winner of No. 14 Cecilia and No. 19 Northwood-Shreveport No. 22 Beau Chene at No. 11 Sterlington. Winner plays No. 6 Opelousas or No. 27 Brusly No. 6 Opelousas Hosts No. 27 Brusly. Winner plays No. 11 Sterlington or No. 22 Beau Chene Division IV No. 28 North Central at No. 5 Lake Arthur. Winner plays No. 12 Welsh or No. 21 East Iberville SELECT No. 20 Central Private at No. 13 J.S. Clark. Winner plays at No. 4 Ouachia Christian No. 23 Covenant Christian at No. 10 Westminster Christian. Winner plays at No. 7 Westminster Christian-Lafayette No. 15 Catholic Pointe-Coupee at No. 18 St. Edmund. Winner plays at No. 2 Ascension Catholic
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Holy Ghost Creole Festival Parade

November 8, 2026
Holy Ghost Catholic Church Creole Festival Parade held Sunday in downtown Opelousas
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Household Hazardous Waste Day

November 8, 2026
Household Hazardous Waste Day sponsored by the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste and held Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Recycling Center.

 

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