One Dead in Opelousas Shooting
Police are searching for leads in the case.
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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.
Early Morning Shooting in Opelousas Leaves One Dead
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz said his office was notified just before 1:30 am that a male subject was dropped off at a local hospital with a gunshot wound. The man later died from his injury.
Opelousas Officer Delivers Knockout Punch
A video that shows an Opelousas Police officer knocking out an individual and subsequently apprehending him has gone viral on TikTok.
Opelousas Woman Hit and Killed By a Train
Sad news out of St. Landry Parish as Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says that his office investigated a fatality of a pedestrian that was hit by a train on Friday, January 21.
Two Boys Killed In Opelousas Fire
The State Fire Marshal's Office is assisting with the investigation.
Changing Channels: Lafayette Anchor Signs Off; KLFY Hires GM
One change has already been noticed on the air. The other is happening behind the scenes.
Opelousas Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 7 Injured
One person has died and several others were injured in a crash last night just after 7:00 pm in Opelousas.
One Dead After Fatal Shooting at Opelousas Motel
According to Opelousas Police Chief Martin McLendon, around 7:45 pm last night officers responded to reports of shots fired at the Town House Motel located at 337 West Landry Street.
St. Landry Teachers Meet with Superintendent over Workload Grievances
Teachers say they were pleased with the outcome.
Dramatic Video Shows Truck on Fire At Gas Station in Opelousas
A truck caught fire at a gas station in Opelousas on Monday evening and luckily no one was injured during the fire.
Zydeco Breakfast Kicks off Festival Weekend Sept 4 [VIDEO]
The free community event in Opelousas is the kickoff to the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival
Truck Attempts to Rip Out ATM in Opelousas [CAUTION: LANGUAGE]
A video that shows a truck attempting to rip out an ATM in Opelousas is circulating on social media.