Local News Brandon Ledet Returns to Zydeco Jam Accordionist is enjoying radio airplay, participation at numerous jams Zydeco and Creole accordionist Brandon…Courtney JenningsNovember 5, 2024
CommunityEvents & Activities Op-Ed: Upcoming Resilience Rising Gala – Standing Together for Survivors Imagine enduring a pain so deep yet finding the courage to share your story so…Guest ContributorNovember 4, 2024
CultureOpinion OP ED: Potential New Weed Shop in Opelousas Raises Questions New Weed Shop Opening in Opelousas Raises Questions ***This article was written based on a…Stuart AmidonOctober 11, 2024
Community Youth Leadership Council Meets for 24/25 The St. Landry Chamber Foundation held an orientation and open applications on Sunday at South…Courtney JenningsOctober 6, 2024
Local News Chamber of Commerce Banquet Honors Businesses in Excellence The St. Landry Chamber of Commerce honored the outstanding individuals in business on Friday evening…Courtney JenningsSeptember 21, 2024
Business NewsCommunity St. Landry Chamber After Hours: Tea Time Members of the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce met for their After Hours event with…Courtney JenningsAugust 29, 2024
Events & Activities St. Landry Parish July Events July 2024 Lebeau Zydeco Festival July 6Enjoy live music and dancing all day long with…Courtney JenningsJune 30, 2024
Local NewsEvents & ActivitiesSt Landry Parish St. Landry June Events June 2024 St. Landry BBQ FestJune 7-9The St. Landry BBQ Fest kicks off for a…Courtney JenningsJune 2, 2024
People & PlacesCommunity Gold Star Families Recognized At Ceremony BOBBY ARDOIN Editor/Consulting Writer Members of five St. Landry Parish Gold Star families were recognized…Bobby ArdoinMay 27, 2024
Local NewsPublic Notices Public Notice: Regular Meeting Agenda THE ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY GIVES NOTICE THAT IT WILL HOLD THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024, STARTING…Bobby ArdoinMay 14, 2024
Business NewsCommunity St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Derby Day to Support Foundation It was the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4th and the…Courtney JenningsMay 5, 2024
Local NewsCommunity Clergy Sex Abuse & Excommunication The Peyton family, long-time members of the Roman Catholic Church, faced a crisis that led…Stuart AmidonApril 5, 2024
Local NewsPublic NoticesParish Council Public Hearing Notice and Regular Meeting Notice/Agenda for 1/17/2024 ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCIL Notice is herby given that a St. Landry Parish Council Meeting…Courtney JenningsJanuary 16, 2024
Local News MACA Takes 2nd Place in Sweepstakes at Speech and Debate Tournament Students from the Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts participated in the Speech & Debate Tournament…Courtney JenningsJanuary 14, 2024
Local NewsSchool Board Donatto Continues Educational Career As Board President Bobby Ardoin, Editor/Consulting Writer Mary Ellen Donatto has spent 55 years involved in St. Landry…Bobby ArdoinJanuary 12, 2024
CommunitySt Landry Parish St. Landry Parish Laptop Program for College Students The St. Landy Parish Community Action Agency will be accepting 15 applications for Laptops for…Courtney JenningsJanuary 11, 2024
Local NewsEvents & Activities Zydeco Capital Jam opens ‘24 with Gerard Delafose Accordionist represents a family of zydeco music pioneers Veteran accordionist Gerard Delafose hosts the monthly…Courtney JenningsJanuary 9, 2024
St Landry ParishLocal NewsParish Council Parish Announces Priorities at Inaugural Event Bobby Ardoin, Edito/Consulting Writer St. Landry Parish government plans to emphasize parishwide drainage, road maintenance…Bobby ArdoinJanuary 8, 2024
Local NewsSchool Board St. Landry Parish School Closures for Monday, 1/8/2024 In response to impending inclement weather conditions, St. Landry Parish School District has decided to…Courtney JenningsJanuary 8, 2024
Seasonal InformationOpinion Where Can You Find King Cakes in St. Landry Parish? The Mardi Gras season is quickly approaching which has the locals fleeing to nearby retailers…Courtney JenningsJanuary 5, 2024
Police NewsArrest Reports PARISH ARRESTS: Man Charged In Washington For Attempted Murder FROM THE DESK OF SHERIFF BOBBY J. GUIDROZPhone: 337-948-6516Fax: 337-942-7202 PRESS RELEASEJanuary 05, 2024 Roger…Courtney JenningsJanuary 5, 2024
Local NewsSportsPeople & Places Ardoin, Higgins Selected For Distinguished Service Award Bobby Ardoin, Editor | Consulting Writer For immediate release from LaSportsHall.com NATCHITOCHES – Two versatile…Bobby ArdoinJanuary 4, 2024
SportsBasketball Basketball Court Named For Longtime Parish Coach BOBBY ARDOIN Editor/Consulting Writer Don’t bother asking Donald Dupree for his career coaching record. He…Bobby ArdoinJanuary 3, 2024
SLP Sheriff DepartmentPolice News Arrest Report for 12-30-2023 to 1-3-2024 Press Release from the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office December 30, 2023-January 03, 2024 Rachael Tellifero, W/F,…AdminJanuary 3, 2024
Local NewsParish Council Public Notice: Parish Council Meetings The St. Landry Parish Council is scheduled to have the following public meetings held on…AdminDecember 29, 2023
Business News Save the Date for 2024 St. Landry Business Summit The St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Business Summit will be held on February 23, 2024…Courtney JenningsDecember 27, 2023
Events & ActivitiesCommunity Plates for Paws Event – St. Landry Parish Animal Control FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Plates for Paws: Lift for a Cause!” – A Community Event Hosted…AdminDecember 21, 2023
Police News Fatal Shooting Suspect in Opelousas Shooting Surrenders To Authorities BOBBY ARDOIN Editor/Consulting Writer The suspect in a fatal early Monday morning shooting that occurred at a…Bobby ArdoinDecember 19, 2023
Business NewsPublic Notices PUBLIC NOTICE: Liquor License Application Take 6 EPL, Inc. which operates business as Take 6, is applying to the Office…AdminDecember 19, 2023
Community Heaven’s Kitchen Year-End Drive A newly formed charity organization, Heaven's Kitchen, is making big moves in the community through…Courtney JenningsDecember 3, 2023
Local NewsSchool BoardFootballSt Landry Parish Opelousas Schools Closing for Super Dome Event From St. Landry Parish School Board We're thrilled to announce that the OHS football team…AdminDecember 3, 2023
Business NewsCommunity New Clark School Completes A Dream, Says School Officials BOBBY ARDOIN Editor/Consulting Writer When construction work is completed in 2025 on a 12-acre site…Bobby ArdoinDecember 1, 2023
Community Assistance for St. Landry Parish Residents IMPORTANT DECEMBER DATES: For residents of St. Landry Parish Friday, December 1, 2023 - LIHEAP…AdminNovember 27, 2023
Local News Pet Adoption Fee Waived FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE St. Landry Parish Animal Control Partners with Bissell Pet Foundation for Waived…AdminNovember 27, 2023
Parish CouncilLocal News Taxing Districts Will Require Help From Parish-Wide Funds in 2024 Parish-wide financial assistance will potentially be required during 2024 inside the boundaries of two taxing…Bobby ArdoinNovember 24, 2023
Local News Saturday is Election Day for Runoff Election This November ballot holds three crucial elections as voters will decide on candidates for vacant…Courtney JenningsNovember 18, 2023
Local News ST. LANDRY PARISH TOURIST COMMISSION HOSTS LUNCHEON Tourist and economic incentive-related events were introduced on Thursday during a luncheon hosted by the…AdminNovember 16, 2023
Local News Burn Ban Update for St. Landry Parish FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ST. LANDRY PARISH, LA -- Following a review of recent rainfall and guidance…AdminNovember 16, 2023
Local News Former Opelousas Resident Dies After Ruston Stabbing BOBBY ARDOIN Editor/Consulting Writer Former Opelousas resident Annie Weinstein Richardson, has died of injuries sustained…Bobby ArdoinNovember 15, 2023
SportsFootball Parish Football Teams Enter Second Round Photographed: Michael Cunningham of Westminster Christian, photo by Freddie Herpin Bobby Ardoin Consulting Writer/Editor Four…Bobby ArdoinNovember 15, 2023