Natalie Prejean and Dustin Guidroz
Sunday | via Daily World
Natalie Ann Prejean, of Brusly, and Dustin Blake Guidroz, of Opelousas, will marry in a 7 p.m. ceremony July 27 at St. Comment?
Saturday May 26 | via Daily World
Charles Martin, 61, 184 Simmons Lane, Oberlin, attempted first degree murder, simple criminal damage to property, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrument, flight from an officer, threatening a public official, driving wrong way on divided highway, following too close, no accident, improper use of warning devices. Comment?
OPD unveils the Police Watch program
Friday May 25 | via Daily World
Opelousas Police Chief Perry Gallow talks with community leaders Thursday prior to the start of a press conference to announce the availability of Police Watch, a new video surveillance system being implemented in Opelousas. Comment?
Accused mother, grandmother sue state
Friday May 25 | via Daily World
Two more people who apparently were wrongfully implicated in the alleged aggravated rape and incest of three prepubescent girls have filed separate lawsuits against the Louisiana State Police and the state Office of Children and Family Services. Comment?
Shots fired between St. Landry deputy and suspect
Wednesday May 23 | via KSLA-TV Shreveport
The 29th annual Mudbug Madness Festival kicks off Thursday in downtown Shreveport. Comment?
Accused city employee back to work
Monday May 21 | via Daily World
A city of Opelousas employee accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the city is back on the job and poised to receive nearly a year in back pay. Comment?
Sunday May 20 | via Daily World
Port Barre police have been conducting undercover narcotics investigations for several months, which resulted in securing nine arrest warrants for illegal narcotics distribution, according to the Port Barre Police Department. Comment?
Officers carry Special Olympics torch
Thursday May 17 | via Daily World
Officer John Chautin, right, of the Opelousas Police Department carries the olympic torch as the runners prepare to start the Opelousas leg of the Special Olympics Torch Run on Thursday morning. Comment?
Thursday May 17 | via Daily World
Reggie Dwayne Green, 26, 219 Richard Road, Opelousas, driving while intoxicated, driving left of center, failure to register vehicle and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Comment?
Police seek man using counterfeit bills
Wednesday May 16 | via Daily World
Shown in the red shirt is a man who police say passed counterfeit $20 bills at the Valero convenience store on Creswell Lane. Comment?
Man Arrested For Scamming Eunice Residents
Wednesday May 16 | via KLFY-TV Lafayette
Several victims of a recent scam came forward to the Eunice Police Department to file complaints after Joseph Lawrence took advantage of them during difficult situations. Comment?
Monday May 14 | via Daily World
Jean Chysoston Anderson, 29, 2030 W. Grolee St., Opelousas, speeding, driving under suspension, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, simple battery and a bench warrant. Comment?
Opelousas woman drops marijuana at police station
Wednesday May 9 | via KNOE-TV Monroe
The Daily World reports an Opelousas woman has been arrested and booked with possession of marijuana. Comment?
City Council approves cost saving proposals
Wednesday May 9 | via Monroe News Star
"Savings" was the word of the night during the regular Monroe City Council meeting Wednesday, when council members voted in favor of several measures that would save millions of dollars. Comment?
Wednesday May 9 | via Daily World
Carlos Jermaine Collins, 21, 304 W. Park Ave., Opelousas, possession of Schedule I drugs with intent to distribute and two counts of distribution of Schedule I drugs. 1 comment
Gambling and Shooting in Opelousas
Tuesday May 8 | via KLFY-TV Lafayette
A 57 year old grandmother is facing drug charges and five men are charged with illegal gambling after gunshots sent police to an Opelousas house. Comment?
Monroe council to meet Wednesday
Tuesday May 8 | via Monroe News Star
I read with interest the article "Phone book taking path of the dodo?" in the May 1 edition of The... The regular Monroe City Council meeting, which is normally on Tuesday, has been rescheduled for Wednesday because some city officials were in Baton Rouge on Tuesday for Northern Exposure. Comment?
Game of dice leads to shooting
Tuesday May 8 | via KNOE-TV Monroe
A 57-year-old grandmother is facing drug charges and five men are charged with illegal gambling after gunshots sent police to an Opelousas house. Comment?
Movie time changes mind about education reform
Monday May 7 | via Daily World
At first I was opposed to Gov. Jindal's Education Reform, but recent circumstances have led me to change my mind. Comment?
Monday May 7 | via The Daily Advertiser
UPDATED 12:30 p.m. I-10 westbound will be closed in Acadia Parish this afternoon to clean up after an 18-wheeler overturned in the median while carrying a tanker full of benzene. Comment?