St. Landry District Attorney Asks Court to Remove Opelousas Councilman from Seat
The petition comes after the councilman's run-off opponent claimed he no longer lived in the district.
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Road Closed as Louisiana State Police, Hazmat Work Gas Line Leak Near Opelousas
Louisiana State Police are working with hazmat crews and St. Landry Parish officials.
Explosive Device Found in Opelousas, Suspect Arrested
The arrest of the suspect marks the second time this suspect was arrested by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office last week.
Undercover Drug Bust Lands Opelousas Man In Jail For Child Pornography
An undercover drug investigation turns into multiple counts of possession of pornography involving juveniles.
Opelousas Man Ticketed for Illegal Possession and Release of Invasive Apple Snails
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries agents cited an Opelousas man for the alleged possession and release of invasive apple snails into his neighborhood pond.
Shots Fired Outside Opelousas School Send It Into Lockdown
The school remained in lockdown for some time after the shooting.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to Open Soon in Opelousas
According to Developing Lafayette, Ollie's Bargain Outlet will be opening soon in the former Stage retail space off of I-49 on the service road.
Opelousas Man Gives YouTubers a Touching and Delicious Experience
The out-of-towners were hoping to get some authentic, delicious Cajun food and, they did...but when they least expected it, they got much more.
Worker Falls to Death While Trimming Trees in Opelousas
Our media partners at KATC-TV 3 report today that a contract worker in Opelousas fell to his death.
Teen Wounded In Third Opelousas Shooting This Week
The teen remains in the hospital.
Lafayette Student’s Poem Is The Best Thing You’ll Read Today
What happens when you mix a sixth-grader, hunting, and poetry? A stroke of genius.
Iconic Opelousas Venue Destroyed By Fire
The owners of Toby's Lounge say they hope to reopen.
Frank’s Poboys in Opelousas Closing After 70 Years
Owner Michael Fontenot took to Facebook to make the announcement that the restaurant will be closing on May 28, 2022.
Thieves Steal Every Catalytic Converter From Cars at Local Dealership
Thieves hit a local car dealership and reportedly stole every catalytic converter from the cars on the lot.
Parents Applaud Opelousas Police Officer Showing Compassion for Kid
An Opelousas police officer is being applauded by many on social media after he showed his compassion for a young boy who was having a bad day.
UFO Sightings in Opelousas, Louisiana
There are only 4 official reports of sightings in the Opelousas area, but something tells me that more people have seen things and just haven't reported them.
Opelousas School Instills Love of Reading in Youngest Students
Park Vista Elementary is getting buy-in from its teachers, parents, and community members in teaching literacy. That buy-in was on full display during the school's Read Across America event.
Opelousas Woman Arrested After Allegedly Threatening to Hit School Administrator
An Opelousas woman has been arrested after allegedly threatening to hit an administrator at Opelousas High School.