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LeBlanc Is Honoree

May 20, 2025
 LeBlanc Is Honoree BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor St. Landry Parish Sheriff Capt. Crystal LeBlanc was a designated honoree saluting Christen Women of Distinction last Saturday during a High Tea Ceremony held at the Bayou DeSiard Country Club in Monroe. The two-hour event, according to a press release, acknowledged women who are capable of bringing faith-based solutions to modern-day challenges. State Sen. Katrina Jackson-Andrews issued a commendation saluting the event which was attended by other state elected officials and U.S. Congresswoman Julia Letlow, whose election district includes Monroe. State lawmakers who attended the event were State Senator Rick Edmond, Jackson-Andrews and State Representative Pat Moore. Also honored at the event was Letitia Payton, who was recognized for her TentMakers of Louisiana podcast that highlights sexual abuse victims.
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SLP Sheriff’s Dept. Arrest Report 05-20-2025

May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025 Glacius Sherod Adams, B/M, age 26, 159 Courtableau Road, Port Barre, LA 70577, Simple burglary of an inhabiteddwelling, criminal trespassing. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Bryan J Hawkins, B/M, age 36, 1209 W Bellevue Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, Possession with intent to distributeSchedule II CDS, possession of Schedule IV CDS (2 counts), transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses. Arrestedby St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Dennis Jeremy Janice, W/M, age 34, 708 St Joseph Street, Arnaudville, LA 70512, Bench warrant. Arrested by St. LandryParish Sheriff’s Office.Joseph Chad Briscoe, W/M, age 51, 175 Deer Clan Road, Elton, LA 70532, Illegal possession of stolen things, motorvehicles, alteration or removal of identifying numbers prohibited. Arrested by Louisiana Department of Wildlife &Fisheries.Matthew John Langley, W/M, age 41, 8748 Highway 103, Washington, LA 70589, Bench warrant. Arrested by St. LandryParish Sheriff’s Office.This is Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, and this concludes our report. All…
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OMS Designated 2025 Accredited Program

May 19, 2025
For Immediate ReleaseMay 19, 2025                                                                                           OPELOUSAS MAIN STREET DESIGNATED 2025 ACCREDITED PROGRAM BY MAIN STREET AMERICA (Opelousas, LA) – Opelousas Main Street is proud to be among the 22 Louisiana communities recognized as Accredited Main Street America programs for 2025! The designation was announced in a press release from the Office of Culture & Development and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser which also stated that the accreditation is awarded to programs that meet the rigorous performance standards set by National Main Street Center and are recognized for their exemplary commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach. “Historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts are the heart and soul of communities across Louisiana. They give the community its sense of place and character and provide the uniqueness that sets one community apart from another,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. “In addition, historic downtowns and…
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SLP Sheriff’s Dept. Arrest Report 05-17,19-2025

May 19, 2025
May 17-19, 2025 Jeramie C Pitre, W/M, age 47, 530 W Maple Ave, Eunice, LA. 70535, Obstructing public passages, simple assault,disturbing the peace. Arrested by Eunice Police Department.Derek James Pesson, W/M, age 43, 123 Wagon Trail, Carencro, LA 70584, Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry ParishSheriff’s Office.Aaron Lee Sanders, W/M, age 23, 4417 Cannon Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, Simple battery. Arrested by St. LandryParish Sheriff’s Office.Ladarion Keshawn Sutton, B/M, age 22, 1215 Cowart Street, Monticello, MS 39654, Illegal possession of weapons inpresence of CDS, possession of Schedule I CDS, drug paraphernalia. Arrested by Port Barre Police Department.Anastasia Miquita Mcinnis, B/F, age 21, 36 Harmony Lane, Mt. Olive, MS 39119, Maximum speed limits, vehicle licenserequired, illegal carrying of weapon, possession of Schedule II CDS. Arrested by Port Barre Police Department.Jamie Deandre Richard, B/M, age 32, 145 Spruce Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, Probation / Parole violation, Benchwarrant. Arrested by St. Landry…
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SLP Government Meeting

May 19, 2025
AGENDA ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCILREGULAR MEETINGWEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025 @ 6:00 P.M.OLD CITY MARKET, 131 W. BELLEVUE ST.OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA I. CALL TO ORDERII. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION (Councilman Harold Taylor)III. ROLL CALLIV. CONDOLENCESV. PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCILVI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting: April 16th, 2025VII. PARISH PRESIDENT’S REPORTVIII. NEW BUSINESS:*Items passed through committee. Vote to re-appoint Eva Noel, Mary Daigle, Felozia Hammond, Howard Jolivette, andBeverly Reynolds for five appointments to St. Landry Gravity Drainage District No. 14 for afour- year term. (06-21-2025 – 06-21-2029) Vote to appoint one appointment to St. Landry Parish Waterworks District No. 5 for athree- year term. (4- 21-2025 - 4-21-2028) Applicants are: Emile Bourgoyne andCourtney Ellis. Vote to appoint Ricky Blalock for one appointment to St. Landry Waterworks DistrictNo. 3. (No Set Term) Vote to appoint one appointment to Hospital District No. 2 (Opelousas General) for a six-year term. (06-07-2025 – 06-07-2031). Applicants…
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SLP Government Public Notice

May 19, 2025
P U B L I C N O T I C EST. LANDRY PARISH GOVERNMENT PUBLIC HEARING THE ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY GIVES NOTICE THAT IT WILL HOLD APUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 21ST, 2025, AT OLD CITY MARKETLOCATED AT 131 W. BELLEVUE STREET, OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA.THE HEARING IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONSFROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING:5:30 p.m. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-007(Sponsored By: Councilman Wayne Ardoin)AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOTEXCEEDING $2,500,000 REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025 (ROADOVERLAY), OF THE PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, STATE OF LOUISIANA;PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF; ESTABLISHING THERATE OF INTEREST THEREON; PROVIDING FOR A PLEDGE ANDDEDICATION OF REVENUES FOR SECURITY AND PAYMENTTHEREOF IN PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST; AND OTHER MATTERS INCONNECTION THEREWITH. WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Landry, State of Louisiana (the"Parish") is a home rulecharter government and a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana…
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SLP Government Special Meeting

May 19, 2025
May 15,2025 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCILMEETING has been called and will be held as stated below: DATE WEDNESDAY, MAY 21,2025TIME 6:00 P.M.LOCATION OLD CITY MARKET, 131 WEST BELLEVUE STREETO OPELOUSAS, LOUISTANA This is an important meeting and you are urged to attend. BY ORDER OF THE ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCIL/s/ Jody White, Chairman Sherell Jordan, Council ClerkSt. Landry Parish CouncilP.O. Drawer 100, Opelousas, LA70570Telephone Number: 337 -942-6863 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need specialassistance, please contact Sherell Jordan or Karen Barlow at337-942-6863 describing the assistance that is necessary
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St. Landry Abuse Cases Rise

May 17, 2025
 St. Landry Abuse Cases Rise BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor St. Landry Parish agencies that investigate cases involving child and elderly abuse are publicizing their concerns through a non-profit organization that sponsored an initial awareness event held on Saturday. The Archangels Foundation started by Melville resident and musical artist Vaughn Goudeau, and Opelousas John Lamke, promoted the prevention and awareness campaign at Bosco’s on U.S. 190 between Opelousas and Port Barre. During an Archangels kickoff press conference held last month, parish law enforcement, church officials and local groups dedicated towards handling the abuse issues, explained the importance of making the public aware of problems they say continues to exist in St. Landry. Goudeau said he eventually hopes to get Crimestoppers involved as well as more state and local officials. Captain Lynette Davis, a detective employed by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department, told St. Landry Now.com that cases of child and elderly abuse…
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Auzenne Named Regimental Commander At VMI

May 16, 2025
Auzenne Named Regimental Commander at VMI Virginia Military Institute recently announced the Class of 2026 leaders of the 186 th Regiment forthe 2025-26 academic year. Devin Auzenne, a history major from Opelousas, Louisiana, was named first captain andregimental commander (RCO), the highest-ranking position a cadet can hold. He applied for theposition because he felt an obligation to strive for success for the many people who have helpedhim along his life’s path. His goal as RCO is to foster an environment where cadets excel and areempowered to better the Corps. Auzenne graduated from Beau Chêne High School in Arnaudville, Louisiana, and chose to cometo VMI after receiving a four-year Marine Corps scholarship. “I wanted to be as prepared aspossible to lead once I commission. VMI has a great Marine officer program as well asleadership opportunities within the Corps of Cadets,” he said. As a 3 rd Class cadet, he served as…
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Park Vista Elementary Celebrates International Day

May 16, 2025
Park Vista Elementary sort of looked like a mini United Nations Thursday afternoon as the school celebrated their annual International Day to honor the foreign students from seventeen countries. Dressed in their country's native garb the students were very impressive as they paraded around the school campus before making it to the cafeteria where the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by Jose Arellano, Evelyn Maldonado and Colleen Beltran. Following the welcome a song by the French Immersion students was followed by a dance also performed by French Immersion students. A poem was recited by Ashley Benitez and Noel Hernandez. Following closing remarks by Assistant Principal Ulysse Joubert who thanked the parents for their love and support and their assistance in making International Day a success. The main part of the program moved to the international buffet where ethnic foods prepared by the parents of the foreign students were available for…

 

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