Port Barre Police have issued an arrest warrant for suspect of attempted murder after running his vehicle into two police officers. According to Port Barre Police, an officer attempted to a stop a vehicle, driven by Shawn Oakley, 19, after failing to stop at a stop sign. Oakley refused to stop and a pursuit was Read More…
The aroma of fried cracklins and the sounds of Cajun, Creole, and Zydeco music filled the air from Veterans Memorial Park in Port Barre for the annual Cracklin Festival. The Cracklin Cook-off is the highlight of the 3-day event, showcasing local vendors’ culinary expertise as they compete for the bragging rights for the best cracklins Read More…
Port Barre High School will be hosting a Veteran’s Day program on Friday for community members. When: Friday, November 10, 2023 Where: Port Barre High School Gymnasium Time: 9AM Community members and local veterans are invited to join in the Veterans Day Program held at Port Barre High. Veterans are welcome to come by and Read More…
t’s been awhile since the Port Barre football program has featured three victories at this point in addition to contemplating a chance to win two of the final trio of games before the regular season ends.
When Javian Reese finds a crease, he’s difficult to contain.
That was evident again Friday night as Reese scored three rushing touchdowns and gained 146 yards while Northwest opened District 4-3A with a 56-12 win over Port Barre.
Port Barre High displayed the type of offense against Mamou on Friday that head coach Brent Angelle had imagined at the start of the season.
Founded in December 2015 by dedicated employee-based volunteers of the Port Barre Police Department, Law for Paws has been a beacon of hope for countless animals in need.
Devonte Charlot appeared thankful for enduring all the preseason workouts that perhaps prepared him for his laborious offensive moments on Saturday afternoon.
Port Barre Elementary School will remain closed today despite our earlier communication that power restoration was anticipated.
In response to weather conditions that have prompted concerns for the safety of our student-athletes, coaches, and spectators, the football game between Beau Chene High School and Port Barre High School, originally scheduled for Thursday, September 7, 2023, has been rescheduled.
There is no reason for Brent Angelle to be nervous anymore. Angelle successfully completed his first game as the Port Barre head football coach as the Red Devils opened the 2023 season with a 14-12 Friday night victory over Livonia.
DERIDDER, La. – A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of 18-year-old S. Gabriel Sonnier of Port Barre after he was ejected from the vehicle, according to Louisiana State Police Troop D.
Mark your calendars for the 37th Annual Cracklin Festival happening November 9th through the 12th. The Cracklin Festival is a highly anticipated annual event held in Port Barre by the Lions Club featuring live music, carnival rides, great food and of course, fresh cracklins!! Schedule of Events The 2023 PBLC Cracklin Festival Pageant is held Read More…
The Pack the Park school supply drive held in Port Barre on Sunday was a great turnout for the community.
On Friday, the Port Barre Police Department held a ceremony recognizing over 30 participants in summer youth mentoring program.
Port Barre’s senior citizens enjoyed a luncheon with bingo, door prizes, and guest speakers.
Port Barre Elementary students and 4th Grade Teacher Sarah Keys participated in a hair donation ceremony for children diagnosed with cancer as an act of kindness for PBE’s Act of Kindness Day on April 5th.
The Port Barre Police Department is hosting its annual Law for Paws Spring event on Saturday, April 15th. It will be a family fun day with great food and activities for all to enjoy and it’s all for a great cause!
A local legend, William E. Duplechain, AKA ‘Coach Dup’ was honored by Port Barre High School.
Macaroni KID would like to introduce our current Kool Kid, Landry S., who is a Kindergartener at Port Barre Elementary.
St. Landry Parish Government Investigators arrest man on Animal Cruelty charges.
NextEra Resource officials said last week that they plan to locate a 2.500-acre solar farm south of Port Barre, with a completion date scheduled sometime in 2024.
Melani Francis has first hand knowledge of how to assist in rebuilding a softball program. Francis, a returning all-state outfielder and leadoff hitter for Port Barre High, plans to take that previous reconstruction experience and transfer it to The University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, after signing a Division 1 softball scholarship there earlier in November. UAPB Read More…
The Cracklin Festival will kick off this afternoon in Port Barre and continue through Sunday, November 13, 2022.
An in-game transition in the Northwest High offensive backfield didn’t affect the Raiders’ running game that severely Friday night.
Territorial advantage was seized quickly by Opelousas Catholic as the Vikings’ linemen took control of the game and the outcome Thursday night.
Meet the 2022 Port Barre High School Red Devils.
St. Landry Parish Public School Jamboree (At Donald Gardner Stadium)
Now that scrimmages are completed, St. Landry Parish football teams are finishing preparations for their final 2022 preseason appearances – jamboree games which occur Thursday and Friday nights.
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On August 18, 2022, Narcotics detectives with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office went to the address of 290 Mila Road, Port Barre, Louisiana after receiving multiple tips from St. Landry Crime Stoppers.
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On April 25, 2022, St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 1200 block of Highway 178 in the Opelousas area in regards to monetary instrument abuse.”
Alyssa Davis made the most of her first season starting as an outfielder for the Port Barre High softball team. She has earned the St. Landry Now Athlete of the Week award.
As Opelousas Life Church pastor Kerney Thomas continues to refurbish a 74-year-old Opelousas Golf Course, he plans to use the facility as a vehicle that he thinks can help redirect the paths for some of the city’s youth.
Port Barre High School Softball 2022
Owned by John and Beulah Badeaux, the Traveler’s Motel and Café was located on U. S. 190 near Port Barre.
Elizabeth Landry turns rescue dogs to runway dogs.
If there was a better time for growing up and playing sports, Lenny Zerangue can’t imagine one better than his days participating in Opelousas’ South City Park youth league baseball.
It seems as though Emma Krow is about to enter the best of both worlds. Her long range plans include medical school and eventually overseeing orthopedic procedures.
St Landry Parish Events for 2022. Information provided by St Landry Parish Tourism.
