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Patriotic Tree Of Life At SLP Memorial

November 17, 2025
The Holiday Season is upon us—a special time when family, friends, and loved ones near and far come together to sharememories, enjoy wonderful food, exchange gifts, and celebrate the spirit of fellowship.It is also a time to pause and remember those who serve, who have served, and those we lovinglycarry in our hearts. Our military families and veterans give us countless reasons to be grateful,not only during the holidays but throughout the year.This year, the Bobby Dupre Welcome Center at the Veterans Memorial will feature a“Tree of Life”—a heartfelt tribute honoring our heroes. Families are invited to place apatriotic ornament or a military photo of their loved one on the tree as a symbol ofremembrance, gratitude, and love.May this season bring peace, unity, and meaningful reflection to all.Please contact me or anyone of the committee members listed below for additional information.Pat Mason-Guillory, Project Director – via e-mail: pmgveterans@slpgov.net or 337.351.6063.…
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St. Landry Parish Jury Convicts

November 17, 2025
St. Landry Parish District Attorney  27th JDC  For more information, contact: Chad Pitre St. Landry Parish District Attorney (337) 948-3041 hmeyers@stlandryda.org  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  St. Landry Parish Jury Convicts  Late Thursday night a St. Landry Parish jury returned a verdict finding Emery Savoy, Jr.,58, of Opelousas guilty of six counts of sex crimes against a juvenile. Evidence established that the crimes occurred from 2016 through 2022 and that the victim was Savoy's neighbor. For the conviction of two counts of sexual battery of a juvenile under the age of thirteen Savoy faces from twenty-five to ninety-nine years imprisonment at hard labor. For the conviction of two counts of indecent behavior of a juvenile under the age of thirteen, Savoy faces from two to twenty-five years imprisonment at hard labor. Savoy was also found guilty of one count of sexual battery and one count of indecent behavior.  Louisiana sex offender registry…
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SLP Government Regular Meeting Agenda

November 17, 2025
AGENDAST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCILREGULAR MEETINGWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025 @ 6:00 P.M.OLD CITY MARKET, 131 W. BELLEVUE ST.OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANAI. CALL TO ORDERII. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION (Councilman Timmy Lejeune)III. ROLL CALLIV. CONDOLENCESV. PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCILVI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Regular Meeting: October 15th, 2025Special Meeting: October 28th, 2025VII. PARISH PRESIDENT’S REPORTVIII. NEW BUSINESS:*Items passed through committee. Vote to re-appoint Donald Pitre and Shaun Dupre for two appointments for a two-yearterm to Fire District No. 1. (12-20-2025 – 12-20-2027) Authorize the Council Clerk to advertise for one appointment for the remainder of afour-year term to Public Works Commission District Six (12-16-2022 – 12-16-2026) Authorize the Council Clerk to advertise for two appointments for a one-year term toFire District No. 7 (11-18-2025 – 11-18-2026)IX. ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED:ORDINANCE NO. 2025-042 AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT MOBILE HOMES, MANUFACTURED HOMES, ANDMODULAR HOMES FROM BEING LOCATED ON THE FOLLOWING ROADS AND STREETSIN ST. LANDRY PARISHWHEREAS,…
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SLP Government Public Notice

November 17, 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, NOVEMBER 19 TH, 2025, AT OLD CITYMARKET LOCATED 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. 2025-038(SPONSORED BY: Councilman Ernest Blanchard) AN ORDINANCE TO SELL ADJUDICATED PROPERTY BEARING PARCELNUMBER 0400159000 IN THE ST. LANDRY PARISH LAND RECORDS TO ANADJOINING LANDOWNER OF THE ADJUDICATED PROPERTY AS PER LAR.S. 47:2202 (B)WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statute 47:2202 B. states that the governing authority of eachpolitical subdivision may allow an adjoining landowner to purchase adjudicated propertyfor any price set by the governing authority without public bidding at a public meeting ofthe governing authority; provided, that the governing authority determines that theadjoining…
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SLP Sheriff’s Dept. Arrest Report 11-15-2025

November 17, 2025
PRESS RELEASENovember 15 - 17, 2025 Ava Janice Chambers, B/F, age 32, 151 Jeanette Drive, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Domestic abuse battery, aggravatedbattery. Arrested by Opelousas Police Department.Maci Danatta Smothers, B/F, age 27, 1745 Ross Street, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Obstruction of justice. Arrested byLouisiana State Police.Ray Kent Hebert, Sr., W/M, age 69, 227 Andre Arthur Road, Church Point, LA., 70525, Resisting an officer, simple assault.Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Leeann Fontenot, W/F, age 34, 1212 Kennedy Street, Mamou, LA., 70554, Criminal damage to property, criminaltrespass. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Drogers Jamal Adams, B/M, age 25, 176 Wagon Trail Drive, Opelousas, LA., 7050, Aggravated obstruction of a highway,battery of a dating partner (2 counts), driving under suspension. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Alisha Fontenot, B/F, age 45, 121 W. Convent Street, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Aggravated battery, bench warrant.Arrested by Opelousas Police Department.Ray Sibille, W/M, age 73, 206 Rue…
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OC, OHS Advance

November 16, 2025
OCS, OHS Advance BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor It’s at least 150 miles to the next postseason destination for Opelousas High, while Opelousas Catholic jumps onto the team bus for a 10-minute playoff excursion to meet a topseeded district and geographical rival. That’s the nature of late November high school football and both OCS and OHS are continuing their seasons on the road, following impressive first-round wins on Friday night. Opelousas High won a bi-district playoff game under first-year head coach Harry Coleman, as the Tigers defeated Pearl River 13-0 Friday night. Meanwhile OCS rebounded from two losses over the last three regular season games by opening the playoffs with a dominant 35-7 victory over Ascension in Division IV select. The No.16 Vikings move forward into the playoffs this Friday night to meet undefeated Westminster Christian Academy, which beat OCS 24-22 in a regular season district game in the first contest…
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NW Uses Defense

November 15, 2025
 NW Uses Defense BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor The best offense for Northwest High was a solid defense. Three pass interceptions that highlighted a shutout victory moved the Raiders into the second round of the Division II non-select playoffs Friday night as Northwest defeated South Terrebonne 45-0 in a first-round playoff game in Prairie Ronde. Markez Davis provided two of the Raiders’ interceptions with one of the picks providing a 43-yard touchdown that gave Northwest a late 28-0 second quarter lead over the Gators (5-6). Davis also had a touchdown reception that provided the final points for the Raiders. Northwest (7-4), a No. 15 seed, moves into the regional round against No. 2 Iowa. Iowa had a first-round bye.  The winner will play either No. 10 Lutcher or seventh-seeded Franklin Parish in the quarterfinal round. Flow Of The Game Northwest scored on the second possession, as running back Ke’Von Johnson scored…
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ST. Landry Football Week 1 Playoffs

November 15, 2025
ST. LANDRY FOOTBALL WEEK 1 PLAYOFFS Scores, Week 2 Pairings Week 1 Scores DeRidder 35, Eunice 16 Opelousas 13, Pearl River 0 Northwest 45, South Terrebonne 0 Jonesboro Hodge 44, North Central 20 Opelousas Catholic 35, Ascension Christian 7 St. Edmund 62, Lincoln Prep 18 Regional Round Matchups No. 19 Opelousas at No. 3 Belle Chasse No. 15 Northwest at No. 2 Iowa No. 16 Opelousas Catholic at No. 1 Westminster No. 9 St. Edmund at No. 8 Covenant ChristianSt. L
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Cracklin Festival Parade

November 15, 2025
The Port Barre Cracklin Festival Parade rolls down Saizan Street Saturday morning.
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Veterans Appreciation Gumbo

November 14, 2025
VETERANS APPRECIATION GUMBO SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 TIME:  11:00-1:00PM WHERE:  INDIAN HILL COUNTRY CLUB/OPELOUSAS SPONSORED BY:  AL JINN TEMPLE #232 AL JINN COURT#215 LAFAYETTE, LA ST. LANDRY PARISH VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE-- Pat Mason-Guillory, Project Director St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial P.O. Drawer 1550 Opelousas, LA 70571 Mobile 337.351.6063  Office 337.284.0688 ext.1789  Home 337.948.8093  E-mail:  pmgveterans@slpgov.net

 

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