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Opelousas bail bondsman faces fine
An Opelousas bail bondsman was fined Wednesday for allowing bail bonds to be written for his agency after its license had lapsed.
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Charlene Marie Gamache and Michael Dewayne Sullivan were united in marriage on November 14, 2009 during a 6 p.m. double-ring ceremony at St.
An Opelousas teenager, who was reported missing Saturday evening from the Acadiana Marine Institute in Branch, has been located.
Lydia Ann Marks and Jonathon Brock Soley exchanged wedding vows on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Oak Alley in Vacherie, Louisiana.
Sculpture honors U.S. veterans
The Sleeping Lion sculpture donated by John Lafleur was dedicated at an early Veterans Day ceremony Saturday morning at the marker for the Blue Ribbon Memorial Highway, leading into Washington.
Main to Main celebrates downtown
Downtown Opelousas has been a hub of activity this weekend as Remember November, A Cultural Road Show presented visitors with opportunities to shop, eat, visit, learn about local history and listen to music.
Plaisance opens arms to Step and Strut Trail Ride
This weekend, a crowd of 10,000-plus is expected in Plaisance, a St. Landry Parish village on U.S. Route 167 that isn't listed on most maps.
Opelousas is set to receive $2.8 million in federal storm recovery funds but is submitting a list of more than $4.3 million in needs.
Two men, including one already on parole from an earlier drug charge, have been arrested on new drug charges.
Chlorine cloud forces evacuation
A toxic chlorine gas cloud forced the evacuation of the Louisiana Physical Therapy and Family Fitness Center on Heather Drive in Opelousas Friday.
Car show rolls out antique treasures
If you love antique automobiles, then Beau's Toys in Opelousas will be where to be this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. "We are expecting 50 to 60 classic cars to be on display that day," said Robert Beaubouef, known to most as Beau.
Krotz Springs father arrested, accused of scalding child
Carey Cortez, 32, of Krotz Springs, the father of a 5-year-old Park Vista preschool student, was arrested Tuesday on charges of cruelty to a juvenile.
Father arrested, accused of scalding child
OPELOUSAS, La. - A man sits behind bars and his young son is in a hospital after police say the man placed the four-year-old in a tub of scalding hot water.
Wendy Vitter touts voter involvement in Opelousas visit
Wendy Vitter, wife of U.S. Sen. David Vitter, R-Metairie, visited Opelousas on Tuesday to urge voters to become involved and fight for the issues they care about.
Rotary auction benefits agencies
The Opelousas Noon Rotary Club will hold its annual charity auction from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, and Melissa Myers with the service club said there should be something to interest almost everyone this year.
Meeting to focus on road projects
A meeting of the state's Joint Legislative Committee on Transportation will be held in Lafayette next week, and local communities, organizations and individuals are urged to attend.
Police make indecent behavior arrest
Frank O. Lahaye, who was arrested earlier this month for exposing himself in a public place, is back in jail today on the same charge.
Public to get say on Opelousas contract with Cleco
A new electric power contract for Opelousas is being debated and a public meeting to discuss issues will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Shelia Darjean and Derrick Cortez Banks were united in matrimony on October 3, 2009, at Holy Family Catholic Church.
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