Local News PBHS Fishing Team Finishes 2nd in High School World Finals Two local St. Landry Parish high school students are bringing home some shiny hardware for…Courtney JenningsJune 22, 2024
Local NewsSoftball Port Barre Standout Pitcher Signs at Coastal Alabama It was a proud moment for Samantha Daniels and her family as she signed with…Courtney JenningsJanuary 10, 2024
Police News Arrest Warrant Issued for Attempted Murder Port Barre Police have issued an arrest warrant for suspect of attempted murder after running…Police NewsNovember 16, 2023
Events & Activities Port Barre Celebrates 37th Annual Cracklin Festival with New Division The aroma of fried cracklins and the sounds of Cajun, Creole, and Zydeco music filled…Courtney JenningsNovember 13, 2023
Community Port Barre High Hosts Veterans Port Barre High School will be hosting a Veteran’s Day program on Friday for community…Courtney JenningsNovember 6, 2023
FootballPort Barre High SchoolSportsCommunity Port Barre Hopes To Climb Upward t’s been awhile since the Port Barre football program has featured three victories at this…Bobby ArdoinOctober 15, 2023
SportsCommunityFootballPort Barre High SchoolNorthwest High School Reese Propels Northwest Past Port Barre When Javian Reese finds a crease, he's difficult to contain. That was evident again Friday…Bobby ArdoinSeptember 30, 2023
SportsCommunityFootballPort Barre High School Port Barre Offense Clicks In Win Port Barre High displayed the type of offense against Mamou on Friday that head coach…Bobby ArdoinSeptember 24, 2023
CommunityPolice News Police Officers of Law for Paws Devote Heart and Soul to Rescuing Animals in Port Barre, Louisiana Founded in December 2015 by dedicated employee-based volunteers of the Port Barre Police Department, Law…AdminSeptember 14, 2023
Port Barre High SchoolBeau Chene High SchoolSportsCommunity Charlot, Beau Chene Grind Out A Win Devonte Charlot appeared thankful for enduring all the preseason workouts that perhaps prepared him for…Bobby ArdoinSeptember 11, 2023
Breaking NewsCommunityPublic Notices Port Barre Elementary School Remains Closed Today (Friday, September 8, 2023) Port Barre Elementary School will remain closed today despite our earlier communication that power restoration…AdminSeptember 8, 2023
Breaking NewsCommunityFootballSports Port Barre-Beau Chene Reset Saturday In response to weather conditions that have prompted concerns for the safety of our student-athletes, coaches,…AdminSeptember 8, 2023
SportsCommunityFootballPort Barre High School Port Barre Coach Starts With A Victory There is no reason for Brent Angelle to be nervous anymore. Angelle successfully completed his…Bobby ArdoinSeptember 4, 2023
Police NewsLA State PoliceBreaking NewsCommunity Port Barre Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash DERIDDER, La. - A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of 18-year-old S. Gabriel Sonnier of…AdminAugust 29, 2023
Local NewsSeasonal InformationCommunity Port Barre Lions Club Announces 2023 Cracklin Festival Dates Mark your calendars for the 37th Annual Cracklin Festival happening November 9th through the 12th.…Courtney JenningsAugust 16, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCommunity Macaroni KID’s Pack the Park School Drive The Pack the Park school supply drive held in Port Barre on Sunday was a…Courtney JenningsAugust 6, 2023
Local NewsCommunity Port Barre Summer Youth Mentoring Program On Friday, the Port Barre Police Department held a ceremony recognizing over 30 participants in…Courtney JenningsJuly 14, 2023
PeoplePeople & PlacesCommunity PBPD Senior Luncheon Program Port Barre's senior citizens enjoyed a luncheon with bingo, door prizes, and guest speakers.Courtney JenningsJuly 7, 2023
CommunityPeoplePeople & Places Port Barre Elementary Act of Kindness Day Hair Donation Port Barre Elementary students and 4th Grade Teacher Sarah Keys participated in a hair donation…Guest ContributorApril 15, 2023
CultureEvents & ActivitiesSeasonal InformationCommunity Port Barre PD Hosting Law for Paws Spring Event April 15th. The Port Barre Police Department is hosting its annual Law for Paws Spring event on…Guest ContributorApril 6, 2023
People & PlacesCommunityPeopleSports Port Barre High School Honors Former Football Coach and Local Legend A local legend, William E. Duplechain, AKA 'Coach Dup' was honored by Port Barre High…AdminApril 3, 2023
PeoplePeople & PlacesCommunity That’s One Kool Kid Macaroni KID would like to introduce our current Kool Kid, Landry S., who is a…Guest ContributorDecember 29, 2022
CommunitySt Landry ParishLocal News Port Barre Man Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charges St. Landry Parish Government Investigators arrest man on Animal Cruelty charges. AdminDecember 28, 2022
Local NewsBusiness NewsCommunityJobs Where Will The New St. Landry Solar Project Locate? NextEra Resource officials said last week that they plan to locate a 2.500-acre solar farm…Bobby ArdoinDecember 19, 2022
SportsPort Barre High School Port Barre Standout Signs At Arkansas-Pine Bluff Melani Francis has first hand knowledge of how to assist in rebuilding a softball program.…Bobby ArdoinDecember 2, 2022
Events & ActivitiesCultureCommunity Port Barre Cracklin Festival Begins Today The Cracklin Festival will kick off this afternoon in Port Barre and continue through Sunday,…AdminNovember 10, 2022
SportsCommunityFootballPort Barre High SchoolNorthwest High School Northwest Turns Defenders Into Offensive Assets in District Win An in-game transition in the Northwest High offensive backfield didn’t affect the Raiders’ running game…Bobby ArdoinOctober 1, 2022
SportsCommunity OCS Linemen Carve Path For First Win Territorial advantage was seized quickly by Opelousas Catholic as the Vikings’ linemen took control of…Bobby ArdoinSeptember 16, 2022
SportsCommunity PORT BARRE RED DEVILS Meet the 2022 Port Barre High School Red Devils.Bobby ArdoinAugust 31, 2022
Events & ActivitiesSportsCommunity FRIDAY JAMBOREE SCHEDULE St. Landry Parish Public School Jamboree (At Donald Gardner Stadium)Bobby ArdoinAugust 25, 2022
SportsCommunity Parish Teams Complete Scrimmages, Prepare For Jamborees Now that scrimmages are completed, St. Landry Parish football teams are finishing preparations for their…Bobby ArdoinAugust 24, 2022
Breaking NewsCommunityPolice NewsCrime Stoppers CRIME STOPPERS TIP LEADS TO TWO PORT BARRE MEN ARRESTED FOR WEAPONS AND DRUG CHARGES According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On August 18, 2022, Narcotics detectives with the St.…AdminAugust 22, 2022
Police NewsArrest ReportsBreaking NewsCommunity Two Arrested on Exploitation of the Infirmed Charges According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On April 25, 2022, St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office…AdminAugust 19, 2022
SportsCommunity Port Barre’s Davis Chosen All-State, Athlete of the Week Alyssa Davis made the most of her first season starting as an outfielder for the…Bobby ArdoinJune 14, 2022
Local NewsCommunity Youth Activity and Mentoring Program Begins at Landmark Country Club As Opelousas Life Church pastor Kerney Thomas continues to refurbish a 74-year-old Opelousas Golf Course,…Bobby ArdoinMay 28, 2022
HistoryPlacesSt Landry HistoryPeople & Places Photo from the Past – Traveler’s Motel, Port Barre, LA Owned by John and Beulah Badeaux, the Traveler’s Motel and Café was located on U.…Carola HartleyApril 9, 2022
Community Rescue to Runway Elizabeth Landry turns rescue dogs to runway dogs.Carola HartleyMarch 31, 2022
School BoardLocal News St. Landry Parish School Board Town Hall meeting schedule AdminFebruary 15, 2022
Local NewsSports Lenny Zerangue establishes softball academy and remembers Opelousas baseball If there was a better time for growing up and playing sports, Lenny Zerangue can’t…Bobby ArdoinJanuary 11, 2022