Unique search device proves its water worth
A new underwater search device, unique to St. Landry Parish, got its first real-world test Tuesday and passed with flying colors.
View Article11-Year-Old Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in Saturday Crash
Yesterday, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I learned that an 11-year-old girl from Leonville died from injuries she sustained in a Saturday crash.
View ArticleCongressman Alexander sets district meetings
District staff for U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander will hold satellite office hours in July to assist residents of the 5th Congressional District with casework matters.
View ArticleSheriff puts innovative boat to the test
A remote-controlled boat that can take sonar into areas too small for larger vessels has passed its first test.
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The Rev. Marcus Lazard will do the lesson and the Rev. Albert Tezeno will do the sermon.
View ArticleDeputies searching for missing Port Barre teen
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking information on a teen-ager from Port Barre who has been missing since June 22, when she was last seen in the Scott-Carencro area.
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Guest speaker will be the Rev. Tillman Ben Jr., pastor of the Morning Pilgrim Baptist Church of Bayou Chicot.
View ArticleEngagement: Leslie Grimmett & Kaleb Fusilier
The couple will be united in the sacrament of Holy Matrimony at seven in the evening on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas.
View ArticleWedding: Cory Fontenot & Brittany Guidry
Justice of the Peace Barbara Broussard officiated the ceremony. The Bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Guidry of Arnaudville, LA.
View ArticleSt. Landry Parish Council to appoint 8 members to 4 boards
The St. Landry Parish Council will appoint or reappoint eight members to four boards in August, and interested individuals are urged to apply.
View ArticleChurch news
The program will be led by Rev. Larry Brown from Broken Arrow, Okla. For more information, call the church at 585-0341.
View ArticleDriver charged in wreck that killed Port Barre teen
An 18-year-old Port Barre woman is dead and an Opelousas man has been arrested and charged with negligent homicide following a late Friday night accident near Port Barre.
View ArticleSt. Landry Parish school board election to be held in October
Two St. Landry Parish residents have announced their intention to file for candidacy in a special election for the St. Landry Parish School Board.
View ArticleAcadiana police and fire briefs for July 23, 2013
An 18-year-old woman from Port Barre was killed when the car she was in crashed into a cement culvert Friday night, Louisiana State Police said.
View ArticlePolice beat
Landry Parish -- The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office reported booking the following people: * Joseph Mark Ledoux, 29, 1133 Heidi B Road, Opelousas, driving while intoxicated, careless operation of a...
View ArticleChurch news
Admission is $6. Father Lo the Coach, Lady Z and the Anointed Children for Christ Praise Team will be the featured groups.
View ArticleEngagement: Claire LeBlanc & Daris Council
Denise Daspit-LeBlanc is pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of her daughter, Claire Elizabeth LeBlanc to Daris Matthew Council, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Roy Council of Port Barre.
View ArticleElista and Moriah Istre bring Cajun heritage to ASU Heritage Studies graduation
Elista and Moriah Istre are graduating from the Arkansas State University Heritage Studies Ph.D. program on Aug. 2 in high Cajun style.
View ArticleBlood drives set for today, Thursday
The 15th annual Tour de Life Blood Drive is being held this week, with local donation sites in Sunset today and in Opelousas and Port Barre Thursday.
View ArticleSLEIDD director markets to smaller towns
Newly appointed St. Landry Economic and Industrial Development District Director Bill Rodier told the Port Barre City Council he wants to involve the town more in future endeavors.
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