St. Landry Parish News
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Click it or Ticket to Boost Seat Belt Use
Posted 3:42 PM 5/17/2013 by KATC(PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINE)
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office has received funding from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC)to support the Click it or Ticket Campaign.
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Accused shoplifters arrested in Eunice
Posted 2:22 PM 5/17/2013 by Pictured: Kayla Leday
Thursday night Eunice police arrested four people accused of shoplifting at Walmart. Altogether, they allegedly stole nearly $384 in merchandise. Kayla Leday is charged with Driving under suspension, Theft by shoplifting, Laquanna Leday is charged with Theft by shoplifting, Latoya Leday is charged with principal to theft by shoplifting, Keyloa Leday is charged with Theft by shoplifting.
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2013 Historic District Preservation Award Recipients
Posted 12:27 PM 5/17/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
The City of Opelousas recently honored local property owners with awards for historic preservation. The awards, which are selected by the Opelousas Historic District Commission, are given to honor beautification and restoration efforts for homes and buildings in the Historic District.
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LCEF to address non-profit organizations on BP claims
Posted 11:17 AM 5/17/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
OPELOUSAS, La. - Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation's (LCEF) CEO Aimee Smallwood announced today that she and attorney Zachary Wool will address non-profit organizations, about filing for BP Claims, on Monday, May 20, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at the Delta Grand Theatre, 120 S. Market St.
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Investigation Continues at Krotz Springs Elementary
Posted 11:07 AM 5/17/2013 by Chris Welty
The investigation into a substitute teacher allegedly assaulting a student at Krotz Springs Elementary continues today.
Krotz Springs Police Chief Norman Mouille tells KATC he has called in another agency to assist in the investigation. Mouille says, "I want to make sure we make the right (More)
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Arrest Reports
St. Landry Parish Arrest Report
Posted 9:03 AM 5/17/2013 by KATC
This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for May 17, 2013.
Shirley Ann Williams, age 63, 213 Olivia Dr., Lawtell, LA, violation of protective orders.
Stephen Craig Benoit, age 41, 1784 Hwy. 31, Arnaudville, LA, driving while intoxicated - 1st (More)
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Education
LSU Lauds Honors Graduates, Cadets, and Communication Award Winners
Posted 8:54 AM 5/17/2013 by KATC
Louisiana State University has recognized some of it outgoing seniors in this week leading to graduation. Several Acadiana LSU students have received a number of honors from LSU based on their academic performance and service in ROTC. The recipients of the Distinguished Communicator (More)
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St. Landry
Eunice Woman Has Ties to One Cleveland Kidnap Victim
Posted 10:30 PM 5/16/2013 by Erin Steuber
The kidnapping, and rescue a decade later, of three girls in Cleveland Ohio has captured the attention of the nation. But that remarkable story hits close to home for one Acadiana resident. The women: Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, disappeared in separate cases between 2002 and (More) • Video (1)
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Alleged Assault Investigated at Krotz Springs Elementary
Posted 6:35 PM 5/16/2013 by Chris Welty
Police are investigating an alleged assault at a St. Landry Parish school.
A substitute teacher at Krotz Springs Elementary is accused of throwing the top of a desk across the classroom and flipping a student out of his seat.
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Student accuses sub of assault
Posted 4:01 PM 5/16/2013 by KATC
Police are investigating an alleged assault case at Krotz Springs Elementary between a substitute teacher and a student. Tonight at 5 and 6 hear what a student says happened in the classroom.
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SLPSO dive team trains on new underwater sonar camera
Posted 3:15 PM 5/16/2013 by KATC
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Emergency Search and Rescue Dive Team recently received a grant to purchase underwater sonar camera equipment.
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OPD Gets Corrections Division; More Officers to Patrol
Posted 2:03 PM 5/16/2013 by Ian Auzenne
More police officers will be patrolling the streets of Opelousas following a decision made at Tuesday's Board of Aldermen meeting. Police Chief Perry Gallow says the board approved his request to create a corrections division in his department. This, he says, will give him a four-person staff to oversee the jail, allowing him to put two more officers on patrol. Gallow says he is also waiting on board approval to fill vacancies on the police force.
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Eunice Councilman Proposes Police Relations Committee
Posted 1:49 PM 5/16/2013 by Ian Auzenne (Photo Courtesy: MGN Online)
A Eunice city councilman has proposed forming a committee to study police relations in the community. Councilman Jack Burson made the suggestion at Tuesday night's meeting after residents complained about the treatment they received from certain officers. Burson says one of the complaints came (More)
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St. Landry council to oversee CAA budget
Posted 11:26 AM 5/16/2013
The St. Landry Parish Council voted unanimously to introduce a $1.2 million 2013 operating budget for the parish-wide Community Action Agency. Although parish government oversees the operation of the CAA, Parish President Bill Fontenot said Wednesday night this is the first time the agency's (More)
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Marshals office has a new less-than lethal weapon
Posted 10:29 AM 5/16/2013 by KATC
According to Marshal Paul Mouton, the Opelousas City Marshal’s office has a new Less-than lethal weapon in their arsenal.
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