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• Girl Scouts Heading to D.C. After Trip was Almost Canceled

  May 9, 2012 6:57 PM

  Almost seventy girl scouts from Opelousas are heading to Washington D.C. to celebrate the 100th birthday of Scouting, but their trip was close to being cancelled. Almost a month before troop 20-22 was set to depart, USA Bus Charter wanted an extra four thousand dollars as an increase in... more »

• Opelousas woman drops marijuana at police station

  May 9, 2012 10:54 AM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - Bringing a bag of marijuana to a police station is not a smart idea. The Daily World reports an Opelousas woman has been arrested and booked with possession of marijuana. Police Chief Perry Gallow says 31-year-old Jernita Williams went to the station about 4:30 p.m. Monday... more »

• Council Fires Dog Catcher, Passes Horse Introductory Ordinance Play Video

  May 8, 2012 11:23 PM

  A controversial case for the Opelousas City Council was closed Tuesday, with another hot topic being opened. Council members had to decide the fate of small animal warden, or dog-catcher, Donald Tyler. "Mr. Tyler was offered two chances, and on both of the chances he failed," said Alderman... more »

• Opelousas Mayor Facing Ethics Violation Charges Play Video

  May 7, 2012 7:36 PM

  The Louisiana Board of Ethics is charging Opelousas Mayor Donald Cravins, Sr. with allegedly violating state law because he failed to report income he received from the Louisiana Teacher Retirement System. According to Louisiana law, elected officials must file an accurate financial statement every year, reporting income received by... more »

• 3 Arrested Employees Stay on City of Opelousas Payroll Play Video

  April 12, 2012 11:26 PM

  An Opelousas police officer and two public works employees remain on the city's payroll, after being arrested and charged with various crimes. Police Officer Yolanda Lewis is charged with obstruction of justice and malfeasance in office. She's accused trying to cover up her husband, Quinn Lewis' crime of stealing... more »

• Opelousas eyeing restrictions for livestock owners Play Video

  April 10, 2012 11:33 PM

  Opelousas could be putting an end to horse riding in the city. The council is proposing a new ordinance that would restrict ownership of all livestock in city limits after a number of complaints about horses roaming the streets. "The horses are going into people's yards," Joe Citizen said.... more »

• Roughly 200 Gather for Opelousas Teens' Rosary Play Video

  April 6, 2012 11:56 PM

  Opelousas Catholic School students Sarah Jarrell and Morgan Adams remain at Lafayette General Medical Center in critical condition as of late Friday night. They were seriously injured in a car crash Thursday on Highway 182 near Montgomery Road. Despite unconfirmed reports on the girls' conditions, LGMC hospital officials said... more »

• Plans Underway to Reopen Opelousas' Boys and Girls Club Play Video

  March 2, 2012 6:55 PM

  Good news for kids in Opelousas! Chris Martin with the Boys and Girls Club confirms the facility in Opelousas reopen. The center shut down last summer because of budget problems. "We're in the process of getting board approval to make an announcement of reopening our Opelousas club," said Martin. ... more »

• Half-Fast Krewe marches full speed Play Video

  February 21, 2012 7:38 PM

  If you think all parades are the same, some of those in Opelousas will tell you that's a myth and the Half-Fast Krewe is living proof of it. In St. Landry Parish, it's a tradition to chase the chicken then go to the parade in Opelousas. Unlike anywhere else,... more »

• Cultural District Coming to Opelousas?

  January 20, 2012 3:33 PM

  Because Opelousas is filled with lots of history and culture, there's a chance it may receive a cultural district. "We have theatres, we have museums and the wonderful Cajun cuisines and stores and shops and restaurants," says Melanie Lee-Lebouef, Tourism Director. A stroll around the tourist center, you'll quickly learn... more »

• Two Opelousas Men Shot to Death and Then Burned Play Video

  January 11, 2012 7:41 PM

  Investigators are back on scene today of a double- murder in Opelousas. Two men were found dead last night in a residence. Police said the killer shot the men and then tried to burn the house down to cover his tracks. It happened around ten Tuesday night on North... more »

• Alderman: Stallions' late night is dangerous Play Video

  January 4, 2012 11:20 PM

  An Opelousas restaurant has been open just a few months but it's already attracting a lot of controversy. Why? One day a week, it's open until 4:00AM when other places have to close at 2:00AM. The owner isn't breaking any laws. "To me, after two o'clock is trouble," Cherry... more »

• Deadly Start to 2012 Play Video

  January 2, 2012 12:28 AM

  The new year holiday marked by tragedy this weekend with three deadly accidents all in the last three days. It definitely was a busy weekend for emergency officials across Acadiana. Friday and Saturday there was a fatal crash in Lafayette, and Sunday morning was the first fatal accident for... more »

• New Year Brings New Memorial Play Video

  December 30, 2011 10:09 PM

  The new year will bring with it a new memorial in St. Landry Parish, honoring members of all branches of the military. The site at Harry Guilbeau Road and LA-182 in Opelousas may loook like any other construction site ready for development, but this is a special one that... more »

• Opelousas attorney sues City, owners over vacant neighboring building

  December 23, 2011 4:47 PM

  According to court documents, Jarvis J. Claiborne is suing the city of Opelousas, along with B&B Builders and Investors, Inc., and the Code Enforcement Director for the City of Opelousas over a vacant building next to Claiborne's business. Claiborne says that his business on N. Main Street in Opelousas... more »

• Sonic Employees Help Coworker Who Lost Everything in Fire Play Video

  December 20, 2011 6:49 PM

  A house fire leaves one Opelousas woman without anything, let alone Christmas presents for her three children. Her co-workers at Sonic teamed up to play Santa this holiday season. Crystal Rue said, "it started from a heater and the car caught on fire and it went on from there."... more »

• Opelousas Nurse Allegedly Inappropriately Touches Patients Play Video

  November 8, 2011 6:57 PM

  We all put our trust in nurses and doctors, but what happens when a health professional crosses the line during an examination? Opelousas authorities said a male nurse was arrested for doing just that. Officials said so far three women have come forward, claiming suspect Phillip Tinubu touched them... more »

• Opelousas Man Arrested for Attempted Murder

  October 19, 2011 11:12 PM

  Opelousas Police arrested a suspect Wednesday night, wanted on several charges, including attempted murder and armed robbery. Officers arrested Darrell Young at a motel around 9:00 p.m. Wednesday. He was wanted in connection with a shooting last month that sent an Opelousas man to the hospital. more »

• Opelousas Police Pinched by Parades

  October 16, 2011 11:48 AM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - The Opelousas Board of Aldermen is taking a tough look at the cost of paying police to staff festival parades. The Daily World reported (http://bit.ly/dailyworld11112) the board has not yet adopted a city budget. Its fiscal year began on Sept. 1. Police Chief Perry Gallow told... more »

• Plaque for Soldiers Considered in Opelousas

  October 15, 2011 10:28 AM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - A sign or plaque honoring families of soldiers fighting in or killed in foreign wars will be erected, the city's Board of Aldermen has decided. Opelousas is the first community in Acadiana approached to put up such a sign, said veterans activist Link Savoie. Mayor Don... more »

• One Stabbed After Late Night Altercation

  October 2, 2011 12:15 PM

  One person is dead after a late night altercation in Opelousas. Opelousas Police say the fight happened just after 11:00 Saturday night at the intersection of Perry Lane and Oak Street. 19 year old Markell Roberts is in custody after allegedly stabbing 20 year old Cadric Kennerson of Opelousas... more »

• Opelousas may allow downtown residences

  September 14, 2011 7:27 AM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - The Opelousas Board of Aldermen has voted unanimously to introduce an ordinance next month that proposes rezoning the city's central business district to include residential use. Alderman Blair Briggs said the area that includes the St. Landry Parish Courthouse and Opelousas City Hall is zoned primarily... more »

• City Officials Call Opelousas Budget a Financial Crisis Play Video

  September 7, 2011 7:14 PM

  Some Opelousas officials describe the city's budget situation as a financial crisis, but Opelousas Mayor Don Cravins said the city's budget is okay. Council members were supposed to reach an agreement on the budget for the next fiscal year by September first, but there's still no compromise. The council... more »

• Flu Clinic Schedule 2011

  September 7, 2011 6:46 AM

  Shots will be given from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. September 12, 2011 Youngsville City Hall 305 Iberia Street Youngsville, LA September 16, 2011 LaBelle Maison 203 E. Second Street Broussard, LA 837-6552 September 19, 2011 St. Martin Council on Aging 391 Cannery Rd. Breaux Bridge, LA... more »

• Purse snatchers snatched by police

  August 31, 2011 11:03 PM

  Two suspects are in jail after a purse snatching in St. Landry Parish. Police say it happened at Walmart in Opelousas. That's where they say suspects wrestled with a victim and managed to get her purse. Police say the suspects then drove-off and rolling over the victim's leg. Officers... more »

• Opelousas fails to approve 2011-12 budget

  August 24, 2011 7:17 AM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - The Opelousas Board of Aldermen has failed to approve a general fund budget for the fiscal year starting Sept. 1 after a lengthy discussion about existing and future municipal finances. That action was preceded Tuesday by the approval of an amended 2010-11 budget, which included a... more »

• FAA investigates weekend plane crash in Opelousas

  August 2, 2011 6:29 AM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - Federal investigators are looking for what caused a small plane to crash over the weekend shortly after takeoff from the St. Landry Parish Airport in Opelousas. The Federal Aviation Administration was notified after the single-engine plane crashed about 11 a.m. Saturday. The pilot, 52-year-old Arnold Reed... more »

• One Injured in Plane Crash Play Video

  July 30, 2011 11:26 PM

  A man is hospitalized after his plane crashed at the St. Landry Parish Airport in Opelousas. Police say the pilot hadn't gotten very far off the ground before realizing something was very wrong. The Federal Aviation Administration arrived just after one o'clock Saturday afternoon at the St. Landry Parish... more »

• Opelousas Audit finds questionable expenses Play Video

  July 6, 2011 11:26 PM

  A Legislative Audit suggests the city of Opelousas broke the law and even the state constitution, but city officials are holding their ground. They say no laws were broken.. Auditors found a number of concerns-- over $1,000 in improper time sheets and nearly $6,000 stolen from scrap metal sales. ... more »

• HIV Testing in Opelousas

  June 28, 2011 9:56 PM

  A statewide tour comes to Opelousas raising awareness about one of the nation's most devastating diseases. 1.2-million carry it in the united states alone. Nearly half of all those cases found right here in the south- and in Louisiana, 16,000 people are affected. "Especially here in Louisiana, it's having... more »

• Two Dead After Single Vehicle Accident: Police Searching for Driver

  May 28, 2011 9:30 PM

  Two people are dead after a single vehicle accident and police are still searching for the driver. The accident happened at milepost 42 in northern St. Landry Parish just after 2:30 Saturday afternoon. Troopers say the vehicle traveled off the left side of the road, entered the grass median,... more »

• Opelousas Mayor Upset Over OHA Audit Accusations Play Video

  May 24, 2011 10:59 PM

  The Mayor of Opelousas coming under fire after an independent audit of the Opelousas Housing Authority for the fiscal year from July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010. Mayor Donald Cravins, Sr. said he doesn't often get upset about what is said about him in the public eye, but... more »

• Coyote Runs Away with Yorkie in Opelousas Neighborhood Play Video

  May 3, 2011 6:55 PM

  Opelousas resident, Paige Chilo, said it was part of her nightly routine to take her10 month old Yorkie, Bentley, outside before bed. Paige said, "I was standing right here and I let my dog go right by the light pole. He was standing by the ditch." Her father,... more »

• Early Morning Fatal on I-49

  April 17, 2011 1:55 PM

  An early morning accident claims the life of an Opelousas man. Just after 5am Sunday morning, a vehicle traveling south on I-49, north of Sunset, lost control, flipping over several times. The front passenger was unrestrained and was ejected from the vehicle. The passenger came to a rest in... more »

• Kids go homeless to help homeless Play Video

  March 11, 2011 11:29 PM

  In Opelousas, tens of thousands of dollars are being raised Friday night to help the homeless. It's all happening at Donald Gardner Stadium. Head over there, and it all seems like fun and games for the near 700 kids but they're in for a long night- and they know it!... more »

• Church Fire Wedding Play Video

  March 11, 2011 12:23 AM

  It's been nearly two months since flames destroyed Immaculate Conception Church in Washington, and for many it was a special place. Including future newlyweds and as KATC'S Chris Welty found out for one couple that tied the knot this past Saturday, the journey was not so easy. High school... more »

• Two Charter Schools Proposed in Acadiana Play Video

  March 10, 2011 7:27 PM

  A proposal for a new charter school is in the works in St. Landry and Lafayette Parish. The charter school in Lafayette, Harvest Prearatory Academy, has been denied twice, but a proposal was resubmitted a few weeks ago. Tiffanie Lewis, Executive Director of Outreach Community Development Corporation, said children deserve... more »

• New Season of Music & Market Kicks off April 1st

  March 10, 2011 4:30 PM

  The City of Opelousas Tourism Office is proud to present a new season of Music & Market beginning April 1st through May 27th in historic Opelousas. Eight bands featuring popular Louisiana music styles including Zydeco, Cajun, Swamp Pop and Blues will fill the spring line-up along with local farmers showcasing... more »

• Opelousas Celebrates Big for Fat Tuesday Play Video

  March 8, 2011 7:37 PM

  Opelousas is a small city but locals party big on Fat Tuesday. The holiday kicked off with morning parade, Half Fast Krewe. Residents say it's just as fun as celebrating in a big city. "We celebrate Mardi Gras just as much as New Orleans," said Mecca Ford. Locals enjoy celebrating... more »

• St. Landry officials question census figures

  February 25, 2011 4:49 PM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - St. Landry Parish officials say they think the latest census figures showing a nearly 5 percent drop in parish population are incorrect. They're asking for a re-count. St. Landry Parish President Don Menard, along with two state lawmakers from Opelousas - Sen. Elbert Guillory and Rep.... more »

• Ville Platte and Opelousas Deputy Marshals Team Up for Warrant Service Round-up Play Video

  February 24, 2011 2:11 PM

  Ville Platte and Opelousas Deputy City Marshals teamed up this morning to serve 40 warrants. There were sixteen Deputy Marshalls knocking on doors and searching for people who haven't shown up to court for things like traffic tickets, theft, speeding, disturbing peace, fighting, and simple battery "We make sure they... more »

• Opelousas raises facilities charges

  February 9, 2011 10:21 AM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - Residents of Opelousas will pay higher rental fees for some city facilities. Fees will increase to $350 for the Louis A. Butler Sr. Convention Center and the Teen Center at South Park, and $300 for the Civic Center at South Park, the smallest of the three... more »

• Opelousas Man Killed in St. Landry Parish Crash

  February 1, 2011 8:56 AM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - State police say an Opelousas man was killed and seven others injured in a two-vehicle crash in St. Landry Parish. The accident occurred just after 7 p.m. Monday on La. Highway 104 west of Opelousas. Troopers say a sport utility vehicle driven by 40-year-old Casey Olivier... more »

• Fatal Late Night Crash Outside of Opelousas

  January 23, 2011 1:48 PM

  33 year old Kenneth Credeur, of Opelousas was killed Saturday night, when he lost control of his car while driving on Highway 103 near Boy Road, outside of Opelousas. Both he and his passenger---Dana Hudson of Arnaudville were not wearing seat belts and were ejected from the vehicle. Hudson... more »

• Shooting tonight in Opelousas

  January 19, 2011 10:40 PM

  TONIGHT OPELOUSAS POLICE ARE TRYING TO CAPTURE TWO SHOOTING SUSPECTS. AT ABOUT 1:30, POLICE WERE CALLED THE INTERSECTION OF KIM DRIVE AND LEMOINE STREETS. THERE THEY FOUND THE VICTIM SUFFERING FROM A GUNSHOT WOUND TO THE SHOULDER AFTER AN ATTEMPTED ROBBERY. WARRANTS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE ARREST OF THESE... more »

• Shooting in Opelousas

  January 19, 2011 6:50 PM

  Reports tonight of a shooting in Opelousas. Right now, sources say they're searching for the suspect. The victim was taken to a local hospital. Their condition is unknown at this time. more »

• Fireworks Spark Deadly House Fire Play Video

  December 23, 2010 7:26 PM

  Opelousas Police have three teenage boys in custody, all suspects in a late night fire. A 16 year old boy and two 14 year old boys are now charged with aggravated arson and 2nd degree murder. This, after a deadly fire in Opelousas. It happened around 10:00pm Wednesday night in... more »

• Bicyclist Beating Death Play Video

  December 7, 2010 6:30 PM

  Opelousas Police are still looking for the man who ran over a bicyclist and then beat him to death. Police say, Tyrone Mitchell was riding his bike on Adams St. Sunday night in Opelousas, when a dark colored oldsmobile with large rims hit him. That's when the driver of that... more »

• Opelousas Police Arrest Man and Still Looking for One in Palace Cafe Robbery

  December 2, 2010 8:45 AM

  The Opelousas Police Department has arrested one man and is seeking another man in reference to an early morning burglary that occurred on November 29, 2010 at the Palace Café in Opelousas. During the incident the assailants took several cartons of cigarettes and broke into several video poker machines. Investigators... more »

• Man Sentenced for Rape Cases from Over 10 Years Ago

  November 24, 2010 11:41 AM

  On November 23, 2010 a Jury with the 27th Judicial District court St. Landry Parish Opelousas, La. found Kevin D. Bolden guilty of two counts of Agg. Rape. This case stems from a Charge filed against Kevin D. Bolden where an Agg. Rape took place in 1998 and 1999. DNA... more »

• Crime Trends - Opelousas Play Video

  November 18, 2010 10:48 AM

  Our viewers have said they want to know what crimes are happening most in their community right now. We asked for numbers from area police departments. We start in Opelousas. The area in red represents where the most prevalent crime is happening. This is essentially the downtown area of... more »

• Murder-Suicide in Opelousas

  November 4, 2010 12:00 AM

  Opelousas Police are investigating a murder-suicide. Police Chief Perry Gallow says it was the result of a domestic altercation between a husband and wife. Police were called to a home near South Street and Liberty Street at 8:00 Wednesday night for reports of a kidnapping, then moments later a... more »

• Music & Market

  October 29, 2010 9:48 AM

  Music & Market is underway in Opelousas, offering continuous entertainment every Friday. Today music lovers can enjoy Kevin Naquin & the Ossun Playboys and an emphasis on ‘sweet potatoes' in the Farmer’s Market in Le Vieux Village Music & Market happens from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., with music beginning... more »

• 8th Annual Safe Halloween for Kids at Le Vieux Village in Opelousas

  October 28, 2010 2:01 PM

  Opelousas, LA - Families are invited to celebrate a safe Halloween at the 8th annual Safe Halloween for Kids at Le Vieux Village. This year's event is scheduled for Thursday, October 28, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Le Vieux Village located at 828 East Landry Street,... more »

• Opelousas Safe Halloween

  October 28, 2010 9:34 AM

  Ghouls, Ghosts and Goblins will take over Opelousas tonight. Families are invited to celebrate a safe Halloween at the 8th annual Safe Halloween for kids at Le Vieux Village from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. The event provides a safe place for children to enjoy Halloween with a costume contest, face painting,... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Arrest Report

  October 27, 2010 11:28 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for October 27, 2010. Joshua Lastrapes, age 25, 821 Capri Alley, Opelousas, La Bench Warrant, arrested for Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Blair Aros Young, age 19, 1428 Hwy 103, Opelousas, La., arrested for Driving while Intoxicated- 2nd Offense,... more »

• Opelousas Man Arrested Twice in 24 Hours Play Video

  October 22, 2010 6:24 PM

  Opelousas Police arrested the same man, twice, within 24 hours. Wilford Young was arrested last night on distribution of drug charges. He bonded out, but then today he was arrested again. Police say both times he was prescribed the drugs he was trying to cell. Today, police claim he attempted... more »

• Helping hands reach out to Opelousas preacher Play Video

  October 15, 2010 8:21 PM

  Monday afternoon, preacher Elton Sam picked up his phone. It was his neighbor. "She said that the house was on fire and there were four fire trucks." Sam said, "but the whole house was consumed at the time." Sam and his family lost everything but each other. His wife and... more »

• Music & Market in Opelousas

  October 15, 2010 10:11 AM

  A new season of Music & Market is underway in Opelousas, offering continuous entertainment every Friday. Today music lovers can head over to Courthouse Square. Jeffrey Broussard & The Creole Cowboys will take to the stage followed by the Mustard Greens. There will also be an Astronomy viewing. Grounds open... more »

• Opelousas Drug Arrests

  October 12, 2010 10:35 AM

  On 10-07-2010 Officers with the Opelousas Police Departments Crime Suppression Team made two narcotics arrest involving two marijuana and crack cocaine dealers. The Crime Suppression Team is in full swing and actively pursuing the individuals who sell this poison. Officers had been gathering information received from concerned citizens about drug... more »

• RESULTS St. Landry Parish Election 2010

  October 3, 2010 12:38 AM

  St. Landry parish numbers are in. Eunice Mayor Bob Morris is in a runoff with Claud Rusty Moody. There's also a runoff for Mayor in Opelousas between incumbent Don Cravins and Rev. Frank Ford. Here's a look at the numbers for all races: ... more »

• Opelousas Mayoral Race Play Video

  September 30, 2010 7:59 PM

  Voter turnout is expected to be higher than normal in Opelousas, for the October 2nd election. This, as interest in the Mayor's race grows. Three candidates are challenging incumbent Donald Cravins, Sr.: Harvey Darbonne, the Rev. Frank Ford and Lena Anderson. All three challengers spoke with KATC on Thursday,... more »

• Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Drug Trafficking

  September 28, 2010 6:03 PM

  The Opelousas Police Dept in conjunction with the Gulf Coast HIDTA DEA Task Force is announcing that Mr. Don Paul “DUKE” Jackson of Opelousas has been sentenced to twenty years in Federal prison on Federal Drug trafficking charges. The sentencing is the result of the joint efforts between the... more »

• Copper Thieves Caught With Stolen Goods

  September 24, 2010 12:45 PM

  Two men are arrested for copper wire theft in Opelousas. Opelousas Police charged Matthew Buck and Raheem Jamal Hicks with the felony theft of the copper utility wire valued at $2000.00. The charges stem from a theft at Prairie Construction located at 1344 Huntington Street in Opelousas. The two were... more »

• Opelousas Electronic Water Metering System Up and Running

  September 21, 2010 3:39 PM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - Officials say about 700 accounts, representing about 10 percent of all customers in Opelousas, have not been paying for water use, costing the city up to $25,000 a month. An electronic water metering system is finally up and running and the residents are now being required... more »

• Water Theft Cost Opelousas $25,000 a Month

  September 21, 2010 7:55 AM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - Officials say about 700 accounts, representing about 10 percent of all customers in Opelousas, have not been paying for water use, costing the city up to $25,000 a month. An electronic water metering system is finally up and running and the residents are now being required... more »

• Name Your Price: Property Auction Play Video

  September 16, 2010 6:47 PM

  Over 60 properties will be up for grabs this weekend, and interested buyers will get to name their own price. The Louisiana Land Trust Auction is selling State owned land that was once used for the Road Home Program. "It's properties that people just didn't see fit to repair.... more »

• Heated arguments over a zoning change in Opelousas

  September 15, 2010 9:18 PM

  St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz is sent looking for a new site for an administrative building. This comes after a heated discussion at an Opelousas city council meeting. A deal was in place for the Sheriff's office to buy an old Courvelle Toyota dealership between Main St. and Union... more »

• UPDATE: Opelousas Girl Hit by Stray Bullet Play Video

  September 10, 2010 6:38 PM

  New Information: Police are now looking for 17 year old Casey Rubin of Opelousas. They say he is considered a person of interest. The other man they took into custody last night has been released and is not facing any charges. Meantime, the 8 year old victim is... more »

• Opelousas Girl Hit By Stray Bullet Play Video

  September 10, 2010 12:44 AM

  An 8 year old Opelousas girl is in stable condition, recovering from a gunshot wound sustained near her home. It happened near the intersection of Plantar Street and Railroad Avenue in Opelousas. Chief Perry Gallow says the girl was in the wrong place at the wrong time; hit by a... more »

• Jockey Calvin Borel Dinner Tickets Available

  September 1, 2010 5:49 PM

  Opelousas, Louisiana -The Bill Hartack Foundation, named for the Five-time winning Kentucky Derby Jockey Bill Hartack, will honor last year's winning Kentucky Derby Jockey Calvin Borel at their Reception and Award Ceremony on Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 at 7:00 pm Central Time at the Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino Event... more »

• Opelousas "It's Fashions" Burglary

  August 30, 2010 5:53 PM

  On 08-30-2010 an OPD patrol officer, was dispatched to 5583 I-49 S. Service Road at "It's Fashions", for a business burglary. Upon arrival this officer(s) determined that the suspects made entry from an adjoining business, by knocking down sections of the wall between the two businesses. Once inside suspects pried... more »

• Opelousas Car Wash Theft

  August 20, 2010 3:12 PM

  The Opelousas police department is currently investigating a theft that happened at the Magic Wand carwash located on 927 South Union Street in Opelousas. According to Chief Perry Gallow, Tuesday August 10th, 2010 at approximately 0900 hours, two black males were seen driving a burgandy Dodge truck ,2005 to... more »

• Police Seek Information on Stolen Camper

  August 18, 2010 11:36 AM

  St. Landry Sheriff Detectives need your help in locating a camper that was stolen from Courvelle's RV Sales located at 3629 I-49 South Service Road. The camper had some maintenance work done and was ready to be picked up by the owner. On July 24th, a large dark colored truck... more »

• Drug Bust in Opelousas

  August 17, 2010 11:54 AM

  In the early morning hours of August 14, 2010 the Opelousas Police Department's Crime Suppression Team closed down another drug dealers business. Opelousas Police Chief Perry Gallow said the CST Team had been watching a residence in the 800 block of St.Cyr Street for a few weeks and gathered... more »

• Acadiana Kickoff Tour: Opelousas Tigers Play Video

  August 16, 2010 9:50 PM

  The Opelousas Tigers are counting on this being the year to turn the program around after only winning two games last season. The Tigers have plenty of experience with 16 starters returning including one of the area's top running backs Quinton Malveaux. Opelousas faces Northwest in the St. Landry Jamboree... more »

• Music and Market Schedule

  August 16, 2010 12:24 PM

  A new season of Music & Market begins Friday, September 17th in Opelousas offering continuous entertainment through Friday, November 12, 2010. The event will feature Southwest Louisiana music in a unique family-friendly outdoor setting. The fall series kicks off with the blues sounds of Jude Taylor and his Burning... more »

• Train and 18 Wheeler Collide

  August 11, 2010 12:09 PM

  A train and 18 wheeler collided in St. Landry Parish this morning. The incident occurred just after 8 am between Opelousas and Eunice at US 190 and Chanteberry Road. There were no injuries. more »

• Opelousas Theft: Smooth Criminals Take Mowers Play Video

  August 10, 2010 11:29 PM

  The Opelousas Police Dept. is trying to track down two smooth criminals who hit Progressive Heavy Equipment off I-49 earlier this week. The suspects, one black- one white, rolled up in a pickup truck with a trailer attached-- then they stole two lawn mowers. This is the third time... more »

• Manslaughter Indictment Play Video

  July 30, 2010 6:26 PM

  There are new developments in the death of a St. Landry Parish toddler. 25 year old Napoleon Prudhomme was indicted this week for the manslaughter of 2 year old Marla Keys. The incident happened nearly three months ago, when Prudhomme was watching his girl friend's child. According to reports... more »

• Opelousas Man Indicted for Manslaughter of Toddler

  July 30, 2010 12:25 PM

  Napoleon Prudhomme of Opelousas was indicted on July 28 for manslaughter charges in the death of a two year old girl. Prudhomme was the boyfriend of the child's mother. On May 5th, Prudhomme made a statement to officials that he was in a car with the child when she began... more »

• Lifetime of Suffering Due to Gas Explosion Play Video

  July 29, 2010 7:19 PM

  On June 15, 2003 in the early hours of the morning Da'Shawne Jones was changing her niece's diaper when her home burst into flames. Her father, Carl Jones Sr., had illegally reconnected his gas service. Randy Piedrahita, the attorney representing the Jones and Joseph family, said Carl Jones Sr.,... more »

• Opelousas Housing Effort Begins in Fall

  July 26, 2010 6:55 AM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - A $1.5 million housing rehabilitation effort will begin in Opelousas this fall. Joe Sandley, a housing specialist with the Shaw Group that will oversee the program, said only owner-occupied houses that were damaged during either hurricanes Gustav or Ike will qualify. For the first round of... more »

• DEQ Arrests Opelousas Man For Alleged Violations of Environmental Permits in St. Landry Parish

  July 23, 2010 12:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Today, investigators with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Criminal Investigation Division arrested an Opelousas man on 12 felony charges involving criminal violations of Plaisance Development Corporation's water discharge permits in St. Landry Parish. The president of Plaisance Development Corporation, Joseph L. Jones, 58, operates six wastewater... more »

• Candidates Residency

  July 16, 2010 6:26 AM

  In Opelousas a man is thrown out of the City Council race. A judge ruling....Keith Scott can not run for Alderman District Represent "D" in the October election. The judge ruled Scott does not live the district. With this ruling.....incumbent Reggie Tatum wins the seat out right. more »

• Dequatta Ford of Soileau's Dinner Club in Opelousas-Restaurant Legends Award.

  July 8, 2010 12:59 PM

  The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is pleased to name Dequatta Ford of Soileau's Dinner Club in Opelousas as a recipient of the Restaurant Legends Award. The Restaurant Legends Award recognizes the long-term dedication of employees who make up the backbone of the restaurant industry, with 20 or more years... more »

• Road Listing In Opelousas Water Will Be Turned Off 7/8

  July 7, 2010 4:55 PM

  THURSDAY, JULY 8 The water will be off after 8AM for several hours. It is anticipated the the outage should not be longer than several hours with the possibility of being off for the entire day. Please take necessary actions to prepare for being without water for the entire... more »

• Larry Caillier II Pleads Guilty To Receipt of Child Ponography

  July 6, 2010 6:02 PM

  Larry Caillier, II, 32, of Opelousas, pled guilty today to a one count of receipt of child pornography, United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today. He will be scheduled for sentencing at a later date. Caillier was indicted in March of this year on three-counts, production of child pornography,... more »

• Update: Apparent Murder-Suicide in Opelousas

  July 6, 2010 1:40 PM

  At 5 AM this morning on the corner of Park and Frilot in Opelousas there was an apparent murder suicide. Opelousas police say Broderick Francis, 31, broke into the home and shot Ranette Thibodeaux before then shooting himself. The couple had been seeing each other "on and off"... more »

• Opelousas Family Seeks Justice Play Video

  July 1, 2010 7:59 PM

  The family of a 19-year-old in Opelousas is still waiting to hear from police about a possible arrest in connection with aggravated battery charges from June 13th. The victim, Joshua Guidry, says a driver tried to kill him while he was riding his bicycle down East South Street in Opelousas.... more »

• Wrongful Death Verdict Play Video

  July 1, 2010 7:38 PM

  A wrongful death case in St. Landry Parish is over. An Opelousas jury awarded a $7.5 million verdict to a Krotz Springs couple. The two week trail ended Saturday morning, but the case began 7 years ago. It was January 3, 2003 when the parents of Brianna Hutto took... more »

• 911 Building In Opelousas

  June 17, 2010 12:26 PM

  The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office has been awarded a 2010 Polaris Ranger 500 4x4 and utility trailer through the parish homeland security grant program. The purpose of 4 x 4 all terrain vehicle will be to survey and secure a incident scene, transport first responder personnel to and from... more »

• Tip Leads Investigators to Arrest in Copper Theft

  May 27, 2010 5:03 PM

  The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Eunice Detective Division investigated two separate incidents of copper theft from the Cleco facility located in Eunice. Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz said, "Thanks to a tip received by St. Landry Crime Stoppers, an arrest has been made by Eunice Sub-station Detectives. The tip helped... more »

• Opelousas Spice & Music Festival's 2010 Official Poster

  May 26, 2010 3:23 PM

  Adrian Fulton is the local artist who created the Opelousas Spice & Music Festival's 2010 official poster. The festival takes place June 4-6, 2010 in historic downtown Opelousas. Fulton draws from his many life experiences and all of the people he has met. He is best known for his... more »