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Opelousas, Louisiana is located in St Landry Parish. Zip codes in Opelousas, LA include 70570, and 70571. More Opelousas information.

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Things to Do

French Friday. 6-11 p.m. The event will spotlight Cajun and Creole cultures with music by Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys and Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

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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.

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The Town Talk

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.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

NOLA,com

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.

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The Town Talk

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.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

Daily World

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.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

Daily World Opelousas News

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.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

Daily World Opelousas News

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.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

The Town Talk

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.

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Daily World

Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Banks

Shelia Darjean and Derrick Cortez Banks were united in matrimony on October 3, 2009, at Holy Family Catholic Church.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

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Autopsy: Woman found in trunk died of drug overdose

Jackqueline Guillory Leblanc, who's body was found in the trunk of her car near Opelousas earlier this year, died of a drug overdose, according to autopsy results released Monday.

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Mon Oct 26, 2009

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UL Seeks a Return To Winning Ways

Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns football team will look to get back on the winning track when they travel to Miami this weekend to take on Florida International on Saturday in Sun Belt Conference action.

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Daily World Opelousas News

Parish wants training facility

St. Landry Parish is in line to receive $12.7 million in federal hurricane mitigation funds, and the single largest project it hopes to fund with that money will be a multi-agency training center.

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Sun Oct 25, 2009

Daily World Opelousas News

Opelousas goes pink for purpose

Businesses throughout Opelousas and surrounding communities painted the town pink this weekend to raise awareness of breast cancer.

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Monroe News Star

Charter schools concept growing

Charter schools, envisioned in 1995 as places to use innovative teaching methods to reach troubled students but didn't always find success, are making a huge comeback now that the state is taking over failed public schools.

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Sat Oct 24, 2009

The Daily Advertiser

Yambilee events in full swing

OPELOUSAS - The 64th Annual Louisiana Yambilee Festival has been holding events throughout the month and it will get into full swing today with lots of activities for the whole family through Sunday.

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Thu Oct 22, 2009

Daily World

Children rewarded for excellence

About 40 young people who take part in the Opelousas Housing Authority's Network Center's after-school program will be heading to the zoo in Alexandria on Saturday for a day of learning and fun.

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Tue Oct 20, 2009

Daily World

Mrs. Kenneth Lamb

Ramona Latrice Lazard and Kenneth Wayne Lamb were united in marriage on October 3, 2009, during a 2 p.m. ceremony at Community Chapel of God in Christ in Opelousas.

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Sun Oct 18, 2009

Daily World

Floats available for Opelousas Children's Christmas Parade

Opelousas' annual Children's Christmas Parade will roll Dec. 10, and decorated floats are available for rental for those who want to join the fun.

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4 held in child kidnap case

A carjacking case involving the kidnapping of two small children has resulted in the arrest of four residents.

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