As we continue to celebrate this holiday, let’s all remember the real meaning of Memorial Day. It is a federal holiday that honors our brave military members who died while serving our country.
Tag: St. Landry Parish
St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission June Events
Check out all the upcoming events for St. Landry Parish by clicking on the Gumbo Guide at https://www.cajuntravel.com/
St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Notice – Keep Louisiana Beautiful Clean BIZ Partnership
St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Notice – Keep Louisiana Beautiful Clean BIZ Partnership
Annual Krotz Springs Sportsmen’s Heritage Festival
The 2023 Krotz Springs Sportsmen’s Heritage Fetival is set for June 1-3 in Krotz Springs on the Atchafalaya River.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff – OPERATION HOLLOW-POINT ARRESTS
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit received information of convicted felons selling weapons at the address of 614 Mistrot Street in Opelousas.
May 26, 2023 Arrest Report
May 26, 2023 Arrest Report
May 25, 2023 Arrest Report
May 25, 2023 Arrest Report
For Your Health — The Importance of Vitamin D
Vitamin D: Why do dietitians and nutritionists encourage a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy (or sources of calcium for those who cannot consume dairy?).
Batiste Scheduled To Earn $160,000 Annually
Milton Batiste III became officially employed as St. Landry Parish School superintendent Wednesday following a lengthy round of contract negotiations.
May 23 – 24, 2023 Arrest Report
May 23 – 24, 2023 Arrest Report
St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission News
For news from the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission please go to their website by clicking on this link: https://www.cajuntravel.com/
May 20 – 22, 2023 Arrest Report
May 20 – 22, 2023 Arrest Report
15 High School Seniors Graduate with Associates Degree from LSUE
It was a proud day Friday for St. Landry Parish School District high school students who graduated with their Associate’s Degree from LSUE on May 19th. Through a partnership with LSU Eunice’s Dual Enrollment program and St. Landry Parish School Board, students completed 2 full semesters through the early college academy, earning their Associate’s Degree Read More…
State Grant Money Dedicated For OJHS Academic Improvement
Opelousas Junior High principal Chad Lemelle hopes that $2 million in state grant funding for a career-directed learning program scheduled during the upcoming school year, will help improve overall academic achievement on a campus where state test scores indicate students have continued to underachieve.
May 19, 2023 Arrest Report
May 19, 2023 Arrest Report
St. Landry Parish Government is firing up the pits and ready for the 2ndAnnual St. Landry BBQ Festival
St. Landry Parish Government is excited to host the full
lineup of events for the 2023 St. Landry BBQ Fest. The second annual festival will take place on June 9-11, 2023, at the Yambilee Grounds and Ag Arena in
Opelousas.
Westminster Announces Construction For An Outdoor Track Facility
Westminster Christian Academy school officials announced Thursday night that a pair of private donors have agreed to finance the construction of an eight-lane outdoor track that will encircle the current football field located on campus.
LOCAL RAPPER “DOPE BOY NIKE” ARRESTED
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On the May 12, 2023 the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit was conducting criminal patrol in a high drug trafficking area.
14th Annual CASA Kids Benefit Banquet
Local community members, businesses, and guests filled the Opelousas Civic Center on Thursday evening for the Annual CASA Kids Benefit Banquet.(Photo by Freddie Herpin)
David Clarence Marler Arrested on Narcotics, Weapons and Battery Charges
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit continues their fight against illegal Narcotics sold in St. Landry Parish. Furthering their investigation into the Laura T. Marler drug trafficking organization, the Narcotics Unit returned to Laura Marler’s residence located at 6402 Highway 31 in Opelousas to execute a search warrant. Laura Marler’s husband, David Marler, was present at the residence.”
Opelousas DAR Chapter Recognizes Gold Star Mothers
A pair of St. Landry Parish Gold Star mothers, whose sons were killed in combat, was recognized during a Tuesday afternoon ceremony hosted by the Opelousas Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
May 18, 2023 Arrest Report
May 18, 2023 Arrest Report
Find Your Summer Family Fun
Macaroni KID Acadia-St. Landry has your local summer family fun! Get local summer activities, camps, and programs for Acadia and St. Landry parish and surrounding areas delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for the free weekly newsletter! Get the scoop on local programs, vacation bible school programs, parenting related topics and more.
May 17, 2023 Arrest Report
May 17, 2023 Arrest Report
Opelousas Man Arrested on Drugs and Weapons Charges
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On May 16, 2023, the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit made contact with Earl T. Johnson in the St. Landry Parish area.
Important Election Information From St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters
The St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters announces completion of State Redistricting.
Tourism Networking Meeting Set for Thursday at Opelousas Museum
For our May Networking Meeting join us on Thursday, May 18 at 9 a.m. at the Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center located at 315 N. Main Street in Opelousas.
ST. LANDRY PARISH MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY SET at YAMBILEE BUILDING
Memorial Day Ceremony (presented by St. Landry Parish Memorial Park)
When: Monday, May 29, 2023
Time: 10:30 A.M.
Where: Yambilee Building
May 16, 2023 Arrest Report
May 16, 2023 Arrest Report
Preservationists Host Funding Event For Historic Home
The historic Michel Prudhomme home in Opelousas welcomed guests Sunday during a hosted Mother’s Day brunch funding event sponsored by the Preservationists of St. Landry.
Get Ready for Acadiana’s Ultimate Scavenger Hunt with Games Across Acadiana
Miles Perret Cancer Services is hosting Games Across Acadiana: Acadiana’s Ultimate Scavenger Hunt for the 4th year in a row. You can join in the excitement as Acadiana becomes the ultimate playground for players starting June 2nd through June 17th. What is Games Across Acadiana (GAA)? GAA is a virtual scavenger hunt that consists of Read More…
Local Attorney Faces Multiple Charges
“Laura Marler is a licensed practicing attorney in St. Landry Parish. On May 12, 2023 narcotics detectives with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office discovered that Laura Marler was doing more than practicing law. After conducting a traffic stop on a Nissan Altima in the St. Landry Parish area, contact was made with the driver, identified as Laura Marler.”
May 13 – 15, 2023 Arrest Report
May 13 – 15, 2023 Arrest Report
Local Author Returns For Children’s Book Promotion
Lavaille Lavette returned to her creative roots last week with a one-day promotional tour of her latest children’s fictional book.
Junior CEO Camp Set for July 24-28, 2023
Due to the enormous success of the 2022 Junior CEO Camp, the St. Landry Chamber Foundation is again sponsoring the Junior CEO Champ from July 24-28 this year.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day from St. Landry Now!
Letter to the Editor – – Curing The Problem: It’s Up To Voters, Says Writer
Letter to the Editor: Louisiana is ranked last–again–in a report which cites an atmosphere of surging violent crime, poisonous industrial pollution and in series of studies listing Louisiana as the worst or among the worst states in key quality of life areas.
Opelousas General Health System Foundation Scholarship Recipients Announced
The OGHS Foundation recently awarded nine St. Landry Parish students a cumulative total of $40,000 in scholarships during the annual Scholarship Banquet. Click on the photo to read more.
May 12, 2023 Arrest Report
May 12, 2023 Arrest Report
May 11, 2023 Arrest Report
May 11, 2023 Arrest Report
