St. Landry Parish News

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  Port Barre student skips senior activities to donate a kidney

  

  Posted 1:15 PM 5/21/2013

  Tonight, Alex Labat? will have the story of a Port Barre High School student choosing not to participate in end-of-the-year senior activities because of the love he has for his uncle in need. Instead of a senior trip, this teen will be donating a kidney. His story in our 6:00 newscast tonight --- and as always, on katc.com.

  
  

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  Special Olympics Torch Run in Opelousas May 23

  

  Posted 12:15 PM 5/21/2013 by KATC(PHOTO COURTESY: SPECIAL OLYMPICS WEBSITE)

  The Special Olympics of Louisiana Annual Torch Run will be held in Opelousas on Thursday, May 23, 2013.

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  St. Landry Parish Arrest Report

  

  Posted 9:19 AM 5/21/2013 by KATC

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for May 21, 2013.

   

  Elaine Elizabeth Veronie, age 44, 220 Billeaux Rd., Carencro, La, simple battery involving domestic violence.

  Paul Wayne Drake, II, age 23, 144 Rue Joubert, Opelousas, LA, illegal possession (More)

  
  

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  Opelousas Police Department's Daily Arrest Report

  

  Posted 6:22 AM 5/21/2013 by Cecilia Stevenson

  The Opelousas Police Department responded to 93 complaints in the past 24 hour period.

  
  Randy Papillion, age 22, 522 W. Cherry Street, Opelousas
  1)Simple Burglary

  
  Anyone with additional information can contact the Opelousas Police Department at 337-948-2500.

   

  
  

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  Volunteers needed for Bayou Teche Clean Up

  

  Posted 5:41 PM 5/20/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

  Volunteers with boats are needed to help pull items from Bayou Teche. Efforts to remove debris include everything from domestic trash to washing machines and discarded water heaters.

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  DOTD announces removal and upgrade of traffic signals

  

  Posted 4:44 PM 5/20/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

  The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced today that on Wednesday, May 22, it will begin the process to remove the traffic signal located at the intersection of U.S. 190 westbound (Landry Street) and La. 3253 (Academy Street) in Opelousas.

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  St. Landry School Lunch Prices May Rise

  

  Posted 4:38 PM 5/20/2013 by Ian Auzenne

  School meal prices may soon be on the rise in St. Landry Parish. School system officials say the price for breakfast and lunch will increase by ten cents across the board. That means students paying full price would pay $0.65 for breakfast and $1.25 for lunch. The amount of money students could (More)

  
  

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  Arnaudville man dies following vehicle crash

  

  Posted 12:51 PM 5/20/2013 by KATC(PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINE)

  An Arnaudville man was killed in a crash in Breaux Bridge Sunday night.

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  Bonsoir Catin performing at Music & Market MAY 24th

  

  Posted 11:21 AM 5/20/2013 by MELISSA CANONE (PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINE)

  The Friday, May 24th edition of Music & Market will feature authentic Cajun music sounds from Bonsoir Catin. The event is scheduled to take place from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Farmer's Market in Le Vieux Village, with music beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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  St. Landry Parish Arrest Report

  

  Posted 8:58 AM 5/20/2013 by KATC

  Lauren M. Oberle, age 30, 540 Ribbon Rd., Opelousas, LA, bench warrant, simple battery.

  Heidi Savoy, age 22, 121 Peaceful Dr., Carencro, LA, simple battery.

  Matthew C. Kidder, age 40, 617 Hector Connoly Rd., Carencro, LA, simple battery involving domestic violence.

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  Opelousas Daily Arrest Report

  

  Posted 8:56 AM 5/20/2013 by KATC (Photo Courtesy: MGN Online)

  Damon West, age 36, 917 Sandoz Street, Opelousas 1)Domestic Abuse Battery 2)Disturbing the Peace by Intoxication

  Tyron Levier, age 30, 1322 W. Bellevue Street, Opelousas 1)Domestic Abuse Battery

  Cory Perry, age 35, 169 Graham Avenue, Opelousas (More)

  
  

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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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