Posted 1:06 PM 5/22/2013
The policy decision comes on the heels of a shooting in Acadia Parish that left one man dead after a trail ride there last weekend.
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Posted 9:28 AM 5/22/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office arrest report for May 22, 2013:
(More)Posted 9:05 AM 5/22/2013 by KATC
Heavy rain has forced Arnaudville officials to postpone a fire hydrant installation project. Water was supposed to be shut off in part of the town today while the project would take place. However, the project and the water system shutdown have been pushed back to next week. An exact day and time is not yet known.
Posted 5:13 PM 5/21/2013 by Press Release
On Wednesday, May 22, the Town of Arnaudville will shutdown part of its water system to tie in a new line and install a fire hydrant.
The water will be turned off from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The area affected is South Mills Street from Pine to Guidroz, West Railroad from Pine to (More)
Posted 4:47 PM 5/21/2013 by Tonya LaCoste
In about two weeks, the St. Landry Parish School Board will vote on Superintendent-elect Edward Brown's salary. The Executive Committee has recommended $118,000, a $2,500 allowance to help foster better public relations, and a $650 monthly car allowance.
The former superintendent, Michael (More)
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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.
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.
(More)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)
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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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.
(More)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.
(More)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)
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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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.
(More)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.
Jason (More)