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  1. Read CommentsRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Daily World Opelousas News

    Signs went up Monday on the former Daily World newspaper office in Opelousas proclaiming it as the new home to a business incubator, and Gerard Perron said former newspaper publisher Aron Parsons would be proud.

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    Related Topix: St. Landry, LA

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    5 hrs ago | Daily World Opelousas News

    Two people have been arrested, and drugs valued at more than $10,000 seized following a raid on an Opelousas residence.

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    Related Topix: Drugs

  3. Incubator moves inRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | Daily World

    Signs went up Monday on the former Daily World newspaper office in Opelousas proclaiming it as the new home to a business incubator, and Gerard Perron said former newspaper publisher Aron Parsons would be proud.

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    Related Topix: St. Landry, LA, New Orleans, LA

  4. Death noticesRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | Daily World

    ... Catholic Church. Mr. Elder died Saturday, Dec. 12, at St. Landry Extended Care Hospital. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Ruth Ann Robinson CARENCRO - Funeral services for Ruth Ann Robinson, 82, will be held at 10 a.m. ...

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    Related Topix: Obituaries

  5. Police beatRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | Daily World

    ... St., Leonville, hold for outside agencies and arrested for theft. n Lance Scott Papillion, 26, 1304 South St., Opelousas, arrested on a bench warrant for failure to appear for status hearing for improper lane usage, expired motor vehicle inspection, ...

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    Related Topix: Louisiana, Church Point, LA, Leonville, LA

  6. Two busted on drug chargesRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | Daily World

    Two people have been arrested, and drugs valued at more than $10,000 seized following a raid on an Opelousas residence.

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    Related Topix: Drugs

  7. Wreaths Across AmericaRead the original story

    23 hrs ago | KLFY-TV Lafayette

    ... across the country, and four of them bound for Houston, stopped Friday at the Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Opelousas. There are also trucks headed to Arlington National Cemetery, and the three sites of the September 11th terrorist attacks. The ...

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  8. Animated Disney Film OpensRead the original story

    23 hrs ago | KLFY-TV Lafayette

    ... of Disney's "The Princess and the Frog," is something he's very proud of. Grammy award winning Zydeco singer and Opelousas native Terrance Simien shared his vocals for a song on the movie's soundtrack. He says the movie is something that ties ...

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    Related Topix: New Orleans, LA

  9. Home weatherization assistance applications now being acceptedRead the original story

    Yesterday | Daily World Opelousas News

    ... of $3,675 per month. Interested applicants should come by Community Action's office at 1065 La. 749, Suite E, Opelousas, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. "Applicants should bring with them written proof of ownership, total household ...

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    Related Topix: Personal Finance, Social Security

  10. Officer may face disciplinary action in jail deathRead the original story

    Sunday | Telegram & Gazette

    OPELOUSAS, La. - Opelousas Police Chief Perry Gallow says he'll propose disciplinary action against an officer who was on duty when an inmate was beaten to death in a cell earlier this year.

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  11. Mary LashuteRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday | The Daily Advertiser

    Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Lashute of Opelousas are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Kristina Lashute, to Alvin David Rowbatham, son of Mrs.

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    Related Topix: Gretna, LA, Lafayette, LA, Louisiana State University

  12. Two drug raids result in three arrestsRead the original story

    Sunday | Daily World

    Raids on two houses in Opelousas have resulted in the arrest of three individuals on various drug charges.

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    Related Topix: Drugs

  13. Pipeline work will close U.S. 190 westboundRead the original story

    Sunday | Daily World

    Emergency pipeline repairs that closed the eastbound lanes of U.S. Route 190 near Opelousas last week will close the westbound lanes this week.

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  14. Providing a hand upRead the original story

    Sunday | The Daily Advertiser

    ... two years were stepping stones to this point. Now we're really ramping up,' she said. Belgard, originally from Opelousas, has an MBA from UL and comes from a family of entrepreneurs that runs a range of businesses from Mama's Fried Chicken to ...

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    Related Topix: Small Business, Personal Finance, Arnaudville, LA

  15. Wetlands program seeks enrolleesRead the original story

    Sunday | Daily World

    ... USDA Service Center/Natural Resources Conservation Service Field Office to apply for Fiscal Year 2010 funding. The Opelousas NRCS Field Office is located at 111 N. Main St. and can be reached by calling 942-2530, Ext. 3. Program information is also ...

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    Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Wildlife

  16. Mrs. Brian RichardRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday | Daily World

    Melissa Ann White and Brian Roland Richard were united in holy matrimony during a Nuptial Mass on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas.

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    Related Topix: Wedding, Leonville, LA

  17. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick KeatingRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday | Daily World

    Sarah Kathleen Whipp and Patrick Luke Keating were united in the sacrament of Holy Matrimony August 8, 2009 in Saint Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas.

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    Related Topix: St. Landry, LA, Wedding, Home Gardening, Home

  18. Beau Chene teams continue to rollRead the original story

    Sunday | Daily World Opelousas News

    ... to cruise. The Lady Gators knocked off Northside, 65-50, to advance to Saturday's late semifinal game against Opelousas. The boys cruised past Church Point by a convincing 63-37 margin to move on to play Pointe Coupee Central in Saturday's late ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  19. Post a CommentRead the original story

    Sunday | Daily World Opelousas News

    It was in late September when Brian Armstrong, a homeless man in the Opelousas City Jail on basically a drunk-and-disorderly arrest, was found dead in a pool of blood in a holding cell of the jail.

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    Related Topix: Opinion

  20. Food drive set for MondayRead the original story

    Sunday | Daily World Opelousas News

    ... is Monday, and local charities are urging people to give generously. Area donation sites will be established: n In Opelousas at Walmart SuperCenter, 1600 Creswell Lane, from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. n In Eunice at Northwest Community Center, 501 Samuel ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Charity , Eunice, LA, Mamou, LA, Ville Platte, LA

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