See who was arrested in Opelousas
See who was arrested in Opelousas The following people were arrested over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend: Check out this story on dailyworld.com:...
View ArticleStudent charged with bringing gun to school
On November 28, 2016 Port Barre police were called to the school in reference to a 7th grader having a gun. Principal Timothy Villmerette told police that several students saw the young man with the...
View Article13-year-old charged after allegedly bring a loaded handgun to school in Port...
A 13-year-old has been charged with possession of a firearm on a school campus and position of a firearm with obliterated serial numbers after bringing the weapon to school, authorities said. Port...
View ArticleFood for Families annual food drive next week
Food for Families annual food drive next week Food for Families annual food drive will be Dec. 6 at Wal-Mart on Creswell Lane in Opelousas. Check out this story on dailyworld.com:...
View ArticlePort Barre High School evacuated due to bomb threat
Nothing has been found as of now, but Port Barre Police, Opelousas City Marshals, St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Deputies and other law enforcement are searching the campus for any signs of the threat.
View ArticleHospital volunteer celebrates 100th birthday
I just like to feel useful and I love people, and I just think it's good for you to be active." Futral doesn't let her age stop her from driving herself to Opelousas General every Friday.
View ArticleConstruction to begin in 2017 on oil blendinga
Construction is scheduled to begin sometime in January at the Port of Krotz Springs for a $48 million transport facility that will facilitate what is being touted as the world's largest oil blending...
View ArticleIn tape recordings, Clay Higgins says winning election will help him pay...
Advocate staff photo by LESLIE WESTBROOK -- Clay Higgins, a reserve deputy for the Lafayette City Marshal's Office and former captain with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office, announces his run for...
View ArticleSee who was arrested in Opelousas
See who was arrested in Opelousas The following people were arrested Dec. 12, 13 and 14, 2016: Check out this story on dailyworld.com:...
View ArticleMan accused of possessing child pornography
Man accused of possessing child pornography A Port Barre man has been arrested for alleged possession of child pornography. Check out this story on dailyworld.com:...
View ArticleClay Higgins carves unlikely path to Capitol
Even in the year of the political outsider, the successful candidacy of U.S. Rep.-elect Clay Higgins, R-3rd District, was unlikely. An outsider? Born and reared outside the district - his family raised...
View ArticleConstruction to Begin in 2017 on Oil Blending Facility
Construction is scheduled to begin sometime in January at the Port of Krotz Springs for a transport facility that will facilitate what is being touted as the world's largest oil blending operation. The...
View ArticlePort Barre boil advisory lifted
The Port Barre and Waterworks District 3 boil advisory, which has been in place since December 23, has been lifted.
View ArticleArnaudville residents frustrated over bridge closure, seeking answers
The Bayou Portage Bridge is the only outlet Arnaudville residents have to access the levee, but piles of rocks are blocking the way. Residents say they are fed up and want answers.
View ArticleA look at major projects ahead for St. Landry Parish in 2017
"There's a lot of area to develop," said St. Landry Parish President, Bill Fontenot. "With I-49 and US 190 there's a lot of potential."
View ArticleLafayette lawyer eyes 3rd District seat
Lafayette lawyer eyes 3rd District seat Lafayette lawyer Candyce Perret will announce her candidacy Monday for an open 3rd District Court of Appeals seat. Check out this story on dailyworld.com:...
View ArticleSee who was arrested in Opelousas
See who was arrested in Opelousas The following people were arrested Jan. 17-18, 2017: Check out this story on dailyworld.com:...
View ArticleSee who was arrested in Opelousas
See who was arrested in Opelousas The following people were arrested Jan. 20-22, 2017: Check out this story on dailyworld.com:...
View ArticlePort Barre High School evacuated as police investigate bomb threat
Port Barre police, along with Lafayette Sheriff's deputies and State Police, are currently investigating a bomb threat at Port Barre High School.
View ArticlePort Barre school evacuated after bomb threat
Port Barre police, along with Lafayette Sheriff's deputies and State Police, are investigating a bomb threat at Port Barre High School. Port Barre school evacuated after bomb threat Port Barre police,...
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