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Disabilities Event Planned For July

May 27, 2026
d Jamie Cormier addddresses the Opelousas City Council about the upcoming Disability Pride Event Festival where individual with disabilities will shine bright. The event is scheduled for July 11, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Yambilee Building. This year's grand marshal is Elijah Duplechain.
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Sunset Man Is Convicted

May 27, 2026
St. Landry Parish Conviction:Lance Richard Guilty of Sex Crimes Late Friday evening a St. Landry Parish Jury convicted Lance Scott Richard, 41,of Sunset of four counts of Sexual Battery of a Child under the age of 13. The jury reacheda unanimous verdict on the four counts and acquitted Richard of one count of oral sexualbattery of a child under the age of 13. Prosecutors Glenn Marcantel and Katie Ryanestablished that the crime happened over a period of several months in the summer of2022.District Attorney Chad Pitre thanked the prosecution team, law enforcement andcourt personnel for working long hours this week to bring justice to the victim. “It doesn’tmatter how long it takes…if you hurt a young child we will prosecute you, and that’s apromise.” Pitre said.The sentencing range for Sexual Battery of a Child under 13 years old is from 25 –99 years at hard labor, with the first 25…
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Coaches Choose All-Parish Hoops

May 27, 2026
Coaches Choose All-Parish Hoops ----- Good afternoon, St. Landry Parish coaches have selected the following as the All-St. Landry Parish Basketball Teams. Hopefully you might consider publishing them. Thank you! Girls All-St. Landry Parish Team 2025-2026: Coach of the Year: Dewaskie Fuller (J.S. Clark Leadership Academy) MVP: Taylor Barnaba (JSCLA) First Team: Taylor Barnaba (JSCLA)Jailee Edwards (JSCLA) Delonda Ford (OHS) Sa'Niya Morris (OHS) Victoria Noel (BCHS) Second Team: Aerial Amos (NHS) Mariah Davenport (NCHS) Kenzi George (WCA) Hailey Robins (JSCLA) Zaria White (NHS) Honorable Mention: Alajaha Aaron (NCHS) Jordanazia Bob (PBHS) Hannah Chavis (EHS) Rileigh Collins (BCHS)Keiara Green (BCHS) Skyla Ernestine (PBHS) Haylen Handy (OC) Taylor Lazard (WCA) Janiah Levier (PBHS) Akeviona Monday (EHS) Kenna Newman (OHS) Nierra Polotzola (NCHS) Ashlyn Richard (EHS) Harmony Richard (NHS) Sara St.Cyr (OC) Myjah Wilson (WCA)Ali Woodburn (OC) Boys All-St. Landry Parish Team 2025-2026: Coach of the Year: Mark Cassimere (Northwest High School) MVP: Reggie Lavergne (NHS)…
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French Table On Wednesday

May 27, 2026
French Table On Wednesday ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Opelousas Info <info@cityofopelousas.com> Cc: 'Opelousas Tourism' <tourism@cityofopelousas.com> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 09:39:42 AM CDT Subject: May 2026 French Table Bonjour, La Table Française des Opelousas invites you to join us on the last Wednesday of each month at the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum at Le Vieux Village (828 E. Landry St.) from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Our next gathering will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Whether you’re just beginning to learn French or looking to sharpen your conversation skills, this free community event offers a fun and welcoming space to practice the language, build confidence, and connect with fellow French enthusiasts. Please find the attached event details for additional information. We would sincerely appreciate your help in sharing this event with your audience and community networks. Thank you for your continued support in helping us celebrate and promote French language…
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Cajuns Reach NCAA Regionals

May 25, 2026
LOUISIANA EARNS BERTH TO NCAA STARKVILLE REGIONALRagin’ Cajuns to face Cincinnati on Friday at 6 p.m.LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Baseball team earned its 20th appearance in the NCAApostseason on Monday and will travel to the NCAA Starkville Regional, which begins on Fridayat Dudy Noble Field.Louisiana (39-23) earned an at-large berth and will face Big 12 member Cincinnati (37-20) onFriday at 6 p.m. The game will be available on ESPN+ with fans able to listen locally on KPEL-FM(96.5) and worldwide on the Varsity Network app.No. 16-ranked and host Mississippi State (40-17) will open the regional on Friday at 1 p.m.against Atlantic Sun tournament champion Lipscomb (29-24).The Ragin’ Cajuns earned their fourth trip to the NCAA Regionals in the past five years afteradvancing to the Sun Belt Conference Championship Game for the third time since 2022.Louisiana reached the regional final of the 2024 NCAA College Station Regional and hasadvanced to…
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Remembering The Parish Fallen

May 25, 2026
 Remembering The Parish Fallen BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor St. Landry Parish soldiers who died in combat and their Gold Star families were remembered Monday during a solemn Yambilee Building ceremony and military tribute that followed at the Veterans Memorial south of Opelousas. Guest speakers for the Yambilee Building event noted that each Memorial Day should be a reminder that freedom has always been achieved through the deaths and sacrifices made by American servicemen. “Liberty survives only when brave soldiers are there to defend it,” said retired U.S. Sgt. First Class Larry Williams, the Assistant Secretary of Outreach for the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. The program also included recognition for five parish Gold Star families, whose sons died in Iraq and Afghanistan, while the annual roll call and bell of honor ceremony was performed for each St. Landry serviceman who was killed in both world wars, Korea, Vietnam and the…
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Memorial Day Graveside Ceremony

May 25, 2026
Rose Mimix and the Opelousas Veterans Day Organization held a Memorial Day ceremony Monday afternoon at Serenity Cemetery. Following an opening prayer the event began with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the National Anthem. Following the playing of Amazing Grace by Dorsey Greene wreaths identifying all branches of the military were displayed followed by the placing of American Flags on the graves of veterans by family members. The program concluded with a 21 gun salute.
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ODD: Parks, Downtown, Southside

May 24, 2026
ODD: Parks, Downtown, Southside BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor Although no official action was taken, there was plenty of discussion at the monthly Opelousas Downtown Development District meeting Friday morning about the economic and developmental progress for three major Opelousas geographic areas. The appointed ODD members heard a progress report from city code enforcement director Lance Ned who updated issues connected with downtown revitalization, while Marcus Bruno, representing M&M Associates, answered questions about the progress of the Community Center in South City Park. ODD member Rob Hilliard discussed potential residential expansion south of Opelousas, while Opelousas Parks and Recreation Director Chris Rideau explained the function and composition for the Parks And Recreation Commission. The Downtown Area Ned admitted he’s discouraged about the progress for reshaping the downtown area. The city has collected $8,250 in registration fees this year from downtown property owners in order to have their buildings inspected in order…
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OPD Investigates Wal-Mart Shooting

May 22, 2026
OPD Investigates Wal-Mart Shooting BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor Opelousas Police apprehended four male juvenile suspects who were placed in custody on Friday after they fled the Creswell Lane Wal-Mart following a late afternoon shooting that investigators said occurred inside a men’s bathroom of the store. OPD Chief Graig LeBlanc said three of the alleged shooters were caught by officers east of the store shortly after the incident, while another juvenile was located in a parent’s vehicle at a convenience store on the west side of Creswell. No injuries were reported in connection with the shooting, added LeBlanc, who said the juveniles involved range in ages 12-to-16 years of age.. LeBlanc said the shooting investigation is in the initial stages. However LeBlanc said that apparently three or four shots were fired from a 9-millimeter handgun at 3:38 pm towards one of the restroom stalls. Store personnel evacuated customers shortly after the…
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Perserverance Reward: Bacilla Is Back Throwing

May 22, 2026
Perseverance Reward: Bacilla Is Back Throwing BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor (Photo courtesy of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette) Considering her circumstances, it would have been easy for Emma Bacilla to avoid a final season of collegiate track. After all, it might have seemed appropriate two years ago if the fifth-year senior javelin-event athlete for Louisiana and former three-sport standout from Westminster Christian Academy had said farewell to college track. At that time Bacilla was already sufficiently invested in her future, with a college undergraduate degree and the intention of attending physical therapy school. Instead the 2026 NCAA outdoor track and field season has been one of recovery and triumph for Bacilla, who is scheduled to compete next week in the NCAA East First Round regional meet hosted at the University of Kentucky. Qualifying at the regionals will make her eligible for the championships next month in Eugene, Oregon. Cajuns’…

 

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