Opelousas

A St. Landry Parish Jail employee was arrested after investigators say she brought illegal narcotics into the facility late last month.

A St. Landry Parish couple is facing charges after allegedly firing at a garbage truck near Opelousas early Thursday morning.

An Opelousas woman was killed in a head-on crash on LA 754 near Church Point Wednesday morning, according to Louisiana State Police.

Sammy Kershaw is returning home to Acadiana for a live show at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas on January 10, 2026.

Opelousas Police were searching for escaped inmate Bryan Mickens, who fled the St. Landry Parish Jail. He's since been captured.

Opelousas Police are investigating a Sunday homicide on Hashim Drive. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or St. Landry Crime Stoppers.

Live music, local food, giveaways, and free wellness consultations highlight The Apothecary Shoppe’s Opelousas celebration.

Major charges dismissed against Savannah Butler after complete surveillance video shows self-defense in Dec. 2023 shooting of Opelousas Police Chief Craig Leblanc and wife.

A trooper helping others found himself in a precarious situation that reminds us how quickly things can change on the road.

What started as a routine transport took a wild turn when an inmate made a break for it. The scene was anything but ordinary.

A quiet highway night turned tragic when a pedestrian lost his life in St. Landry Parish. Let’s unpack the details of this heartbreaking incident.

A tragic scene unfolded in Opelousas this weekend, raising more questions than answers. A body found in the trash has left the community shaken.

Opelousas might just crank up your spirit with its lively Zydeco music and mouth-watering cuisine. It's a town that dances to its own rhythm.

Louisiana House votes 72-23 to restrict speed cameras statewide but grants last-minute exemption to Opelousas, sparking anger from bill sponsor Senator Stewart Cathey.

A dog was seen cooling off in a large pothole in Opelousas, Louisiana.

Aniya Jolivette is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing approximately 130 pounds, possibly wearing braids or with hair in a puff style.

An Opelousas, Louisiana car dealer has been arrested and is facing charges after an investigation found four vehicles that are allegedly stolen on the dealer's lot.

The 2025 Thoroughbred season at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas, Louisiana, will kick off a 73-night stand this Friday, April 4, 2025.

Opelousas Police confirmed the two individuals were related and that the shooting was unintentional.

A Louisiana woman involved in a February crash has now died from her injuries.