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Board Makes Distrit 3 Choice

May 20, 2026
Board Makes District 3 Choice BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor Veteran educator and community volunteer Janice Henry was chosen as the interim District 3 board member during a special Tuesday night meeting of the St. Landry Parish School Board. Henry, who has taught mathematics and special education in St. Landry and Acadia parishes received nine of the 12 votes necessary to replace Milton Ambres, who died earlier this month following an extended illness. Board members questioned Henry and candidate Keith Scott after each made presentations which were part of the selection process. The selection of Henry however is temporary, since Ambres was scheduled to relinquish his seat after the November election due to term limits. Scott, who works as a middle school administrator in St.Martin Parish, received votes from Bianca Vedell, Raymond Cassimere and Anthony Standberry. Mary Ellen Donatto, Tammika Hardy, Tiffany Nolan, Hazel Sias, Kyle Boss, Robert Gautreaux, Joyce Haynes…
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Pickleball Courts At South City Park

May 19, 2026
Community leaders, students, and partners gathered Tuesday at South City Park to celebrate the grand opening of new pickleball courts with a high-energy field day hosted for students from Creswell Middle School.The event marked a major milestone in the ongoing revitalization of the park and communityrecreation efforts in Opelousas. With $150,000 in funding from Louisiana HealthcareConnections, the new courts provide a safe, engaging space for youth and families to stay activeand connected.“Opportunities like this are critical to the long-term health of our communities,” said OpelousasMayor Julius Alsandor. “The new pickleball courts are part of a broader vision for South City Parkand the city, which will serve as a hub for school athletics, youth leagues, and regionaltournaments, including volleyball, basketball, and pickleball.Students rotated through outdoor activities, including pickleball demonstrations, reinforcing theimportance of movement, teamwork, and healthy habits.Evan Sheppard, Lead External Relations Specialist at Louisiana Healthcare Connections,emphasized the health plan’s commitment to…
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Billboard Exhibit Features Neighborhoods

May 19, 2026
Community leaders gathered on Interstate 49 South Service Road near Sonny's Audio on Tuesaday morning to celebrateThinking Big, a public art project of the Opelousas Museum which strives to magnify and uplift communityart to a regional scale. This is done by transforming and showcasing images from the Where We Live: OpelousasNeighborhoods community photo exhibit chose three outstanding photos chosen by a panel of professionalartists, and one was selected by popular vote. Selected images are by Florence Freeman, Bruce Alsandor,Hernet Hill and Lisa Lewis.The outdoor art display amplifies striking beauty in everyday moments. It also highlights the artistry ofOpelousas residents and encourages passersby to take the Opelousas exit to visit local sights including theOpelousas Museum.The billboard sits on the east side of I49 between Judson Walsh Road and Creswell Lane, visible to driversheading from Grand Coteau toward Opelousas on the left.Florence Freeman’s photo, “Joe Doing What he Loves Best,” features her…
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Memorial Day Program

May 19, 2026
On behalf of the organizing committee of the St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial, we  respectfully invite your television, radio, newspaper, and digital media organization to cover our  upcoming Memorial Day Ceremony.  This annual observance is dedicated to honoring the brave men and women of our Armed Forces  who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. The ceremony will bring together  veterans, military families, public officials, community leaders, and citizens in remembrance and  gratitude.  The ceremony is scheduled as follows:  Memorial Day Ceremony - Monday, May 25, 2026 - 10:30 A.M.  Yambilee Building, 1939 Highway 190 West, Opelousas, Louisiana  The program will feature patriotic music, greetings from local and state officials, special  recognitions, the POW/MIA Table Setting presentation, ROLL CALLS, and remarks from  our Keynote Speaker, Mr. Larry Williams, Retired First Sergeant, U.S. Army, Louisiana  Department of Veterans Affairs.  Your presence and coverage would help us share the importance…
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Jury Selection for 5-19-2026

May 19, 2026
Jury Selection for 5/19/26 for Judge Gregory Doucet is cancelled.  However, Jury Selection for 5/19/2026 for Judge D. Jason Meche will proceed as scheduled. Jessica Sandoz Deputy Clerk of Court St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court 118 S. Court Street, Ste. 121 P.O. Box 750 Opelousas, LA  70571 (337) 942-5606 Ext. 5140 - Phone (337) 948-1653 - Facsimile
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SLP Sheriff’s Dept. Arrest Report 05-18-2026

May 19, 2026
PRESS RELEASEMay 16 - 18, 2026 Condrick Lewis, Jr., B/M, age 19, 1215 Division Road, Arnaudville, LA., 70512, Hold for Bunkie Police Department.Arrested by Opelousas City Marshals.Kameron Joseph Thomas, B/M, age 18, 145 Laval Road, Lafayette, LA., 70501, Illegal use of weapons. Arrested byOpelousas Police Department.Byron Keith Dartez, B/M, age 33, 2663 Skyview Ridge Court, Houston, TX., 77047, Domestic abuse battery(strangulation). Arrested by Opelousas Police Department.Timothy J. Stelly, B/M, age 39, 818 E. Madison Street, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.Arrested by Opelousas Police Department.Larry Davis, B/M, age 28, 802 Beverly Road, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Hold for Alexandria Police Department. Arrested byOpelousas Police Department.Shane Guillaumin, W/M, age 57, 1804 S. Washington Street, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Aggravated assault. Arrested byOpelousas Police Department.Emily Rebecca Disotell, W/F, age 27, 7597 Highway 105, Krotz Springs, LA., 70750, Domestic abuse battery (childendangerment). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Chelsey Nicole Comb, W/F,…
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SLP Council Public Hearng And Regular Meeting

May 17, 2026
THE ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY GIVES NOTICE THAT IT WILL HOLD THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026, STARTING AT 5:30 P.M. FOLLOWING REGULAR MEETING LISTED BELOW ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026, STARTING AT 6:00 P.M. LOCATED AT THE OLD CITY MARKET LOCATED AT 131 W. BELLEVUE STREET, OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA. On Thu, May 14, 2026 at 1:28 PM Sherell Jordan <sjordan@slpgov.net> wrote: THE ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY GIVES NOTICE THAT IT WILL HOLD THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026, STARTING AT 5:30 P.M. FOLLOWING REGULAR MEETING LISTED BELOW ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026, STARTING AT 6:00 P.M. LOCATED AT THE OLD CITY MARKET LOCATED AT 131 W. BELLEVUE STREET, OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA. -- Sherell Jordan, Council Clerk  P. O. Box 100 Opelousas, La 70571 337-942-6863 Fax: 337-942-6860 sjordan@slpgov.net
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OPD Searches For Suspect

May 17, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 17, 2026 Opelousas Police Department Investigating Shooting Incident Near Yambilee Ag Arena On May 17, 2026, at approximately 1:42 AM, the Opelousas Police Department received several calls reporting a shooting behind the Ag Arena at the Yambilee Building. Upon arrival, officers learned that two victims sustained gunshot wounds to their extremities. The injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening. Both victims were transported by private vehicle to a local hospital for medical treatment. Investigators also discovered that four vehicles and one camper were struck by gunfire during the incident. The suspect vehicle was described as a white GMC or Chevrolet 2500 four-door pickup truck equipped with mud tires and black rims. The Opelousas Police Department would also like to emphasize that all evidence at this time indicates that the individuals involved with this incident are not residents of Opelousas or St. Landry Parish. This remains an active and ongoing…
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Voters Say “No” Again

May 17, 2026
Voters Say “No” Again BOBBY ARDOIN St. Now.com Editor For the second time in four years, St. Landry Parish voters have rejected proposed parishwide millages that sought to improve salaries for public school employees and address maintenance needs and new facilities construction. According to complete but unofficial results the latest Board-approved property tax proposition on Saturday asked voters to approve an overall 9.9 mill increase in property taxes. School Board members will convene in a series of May 19 committee meetings where the election results and ramifications will potentially be discussed. What Voters Said One Saturday ballot proposal asking for 7.7 mills to improve the salaries of all employees over 10 years, narrowly failed by fewer than 100 votes. However the other proposition for athletic facilities, maintenance and school safety, was overwhelmingly defeated by more than a two-to-one margin. Both propositions were required to pass in order for either to become effective.…
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Bengals Head To World Series

May 17, 2026
EUNICE, La. – LSU Eunice Baseball secured a trip to the NJCAA Division I World Series on Saturday, defeating Shelton State 8-6 in a winner-take-all Game 3 of the South District Championship Series at Bengal Stadium.  LSUE (46-11) will make its first trip to Grand Junction, Colorado for the JUCO World Series after moving up to the Division I level in 2025. The Bengals are set for their 12th overall appearance in the NJCAA National Tournament, having made 11 previous trips including 8 National Championships at the Division II level.  LSUE’s most recent National Title came during the 2024 season. It was a fitting end to a back-and-forth series with the Buccaneers.  After slugging 19 runs off 18 hits including 4 home runs in LSUE’s Game 2 win, the Bengals used small ball and the timely hit to manufacture their offense.  LSUE jumped out to a 4-0 lead through through…

 

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