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Storm Report: Hurricane Gustav exposes insurance policy changes
As victims of Hurricane Gustav's fury turn to their insurance companies for help in recovering from the wind and water inflicted damage to their property, some are coming away with smiles while others may have ...
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Line crews work to restore electricity Saturday in Opelousas. Photo by Freddie Herpin
As power returns to much of Opelousas and Eunice following Hurricane Gustav, parish relief efforts are now focusing on the hard-hit eastern side of the parish.
Gustav victims face insurance worries
As victims of Hurricane Gustav's fury turn to their insurance companies for help in recovering from the wind and water inflicted damage to their property, some are coming away with smiles while others may have ...
The areas to be serviced will be the Wednesday/ Saturday City of Opelousas route, City of Washington, City of Cankton and the rural Thursday/Friday routes.
Damage is assessed at Opelousas High School. Photo by Freddie Herpin
Efforts to clean up water and debris at Opelousas High School began Thursday. Workers from Texas a restoration company swept water out of the school's main hallways.
Crash leaves one dead, two arrested
One person is dead and two people are in jail after a fatal crash Wednesday night.
Mo. National Guard Arrives In Storm Zone
Hurricane Gustav may not have lived up to its dire possibilities and the chance of being a repeat Hurricane Katrina; this time the levees held, and New Orleans, while battered, is standing.
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Workers begin repairs in Opelousas after Hurricane Gustav knocked down power lines.
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St. Landry officials are asking when needed supplies will arrive
A generator is being used to power Holy Ghost Catholic Church after Hurricane Gustav's wind stripped it of electricity late Monday.
Opelousas hit hard, but plan 'worked well'
"We are a bit bruised right now but we will recover," said Opelousas Mayor Donald Cravins Sr.
4 P.M. UPDATE: Power out, damage reported as storm moves over St. Landry
As the worst of Gustav begins to make its way into St. Landry Parish, officials here are reporting that power throughout much of the parish is out.
Hurricane GUSTAV Public Advisory Number 33
A HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM JUST EAST OF CAMERON LOUISIANA EASTWARD TO THE MISSISSIPPI-ALABAMA BORDER...INCLUDING THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN.
Zydeco brings family to Opelousas
It is Zydeco weekend in Opelousas and the music is expected to bring in hundreds, if not thousands of visitors.
Thomas absence may prompt new rules
Another Opelousas Board of Aldermen meeting came and went Thursday and Alderman Brian Thomas was once again a no-show. Thomas hasn't attended a meeting of the board or any of its committees since May 13.
Volunteers, expertise, skills, services and equipment may all be needed as we anticipate Hurricane Gustav's arrival.
Opelousas Police Respond to Shooting at T.H. Harris Technical College
Police say shots rang out in the parking lot of the Louisiana Technical College TH Harris campus right across the street from an elementary school Tuesday.
Locals produce Zydeco exercise video
The best exercise is something you want to do anyway. The Zydeco Ballers Dance Program, a local group dedicated to Opelousas' home grown music, is taking that advice to heart and producing an exercise video ...
One car accident sent two to hospital
A Texas driver apparently feel asleep at the wheel of his pickup truck Wednesday afternoon.
OPELOUSAS -Three students at Louisiana Technical College's T.H. Harris campus were arrested after an on-campus confrontation that resulted in shots being fired feet away from the school's administration ...
Shooting at Technical College in Opelousas, No Injuries Reported
Opelousas Police have confirmed a shooting Tuesday afternoon at the T.H. Harris campus of Louisiana Technical College.