Opelousas Woman Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash
An Opelousas woman has been arrested nearly two weeks after she allegedly ran into a pedestrian pushing his bicycle on U.S. Highway 190 and then sped away.
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Two Women Fatally Shot in Car Last Night in Opelousas
According to Police Chief Martin McLendon, the shooting took place at the intersection of Ina Clare Drive and Bernice Street around 10:27 pm on Thursday.
St. Landry Parish Animal Control Director Fired
This is not the first time that a St. Landry Parish Animal Control Director has made headlines.
Opelousas Councilman Resigns Suddenly After Being Taken to Court Over Residence
A city councilman unexpectedly resigned from his council seat and resigned from the race Monday.
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.
OPELOUSAS – McAlister’s Deli to Open Thursday
St. Landry Parish has been waiting for an opening date for its newest restaurant, and now we know when it will be - SOON!
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.
Violent Night in Acadiana: Separate Shootings in New Iberia and Opelousas Leave 1 Dead, 1 Injured
There were two separate shootings that happened within minutes of each other in two parishes that border Lafayette Parish to its north and to the south.
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.
Lafayette Shooting: Teenager Arrested After Opelousas Man Dies in Neighborhood Near Debaillon Park
The suspect wanted in the homicide case turned has himself in to Lafayette Police.
Violent Weekend in Opelousas: 2 Shootings Leave 1 Man Dead, Another Victim Critically Injured
Police have been very busy this weekend in Opelousas working two separate shootings - one outside of a restaurant and the other in a neighborhood.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet to Open 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.
Argument over Poultry Leads to Shooting in St. Landry Parish
A man from Sunset is sitting in jail after allegedly shooting at someone after arguing with that person - over poultry.
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.
Oldest House for Sale in Acadiana (1886) is Just $150,000
The structure is listed as a 4-bedroom, 2-bath house with 2,900 sq ft under roof. It has high ceilings, real wood floors, and 6 fireplaces. SIX!!