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SLPG to Hold Public Hearing for 2025 Clearance Program Applications
OPELOUSAS, LA – St. Landry Parish Government will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on October 1, 2024, at the Old City Market Building, 131 West Bellevue, Opelousas, Louisiana. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain views on the housing and community development needs of St. Landry Parish and discuss the submission of …
SLPG Announces the 4th Annual Haunted House
This Halloween, the Yambilee Building, (1939 W. Landry Street in Opelousas) will transform into a spine-chilling, thrill-filled haunted house that you won’t want to miss! From October 29th to 31st, gather your courage and join us from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm each night for an unforgettable experience. With eerie surprises around every corner, we …
St. Landry Parish Adjudicated Property Sale
St. Landry Parish Government will host its adjudicated property sale on October 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. located at the St. Landry Parish Council Building, 118 S. Court St., Opelousas, LA. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to acquire property within the parish that has been adjudicated due to unpaid taxes. The sale will …
Former SLPG Employee Arrested on Malfeasance and Fraud Charges
OPELOUSAS, LA – Former St. Landry Parish Government employee, Byron Boles, 23, has been arrested in connection with the misuse of SLPG fleet gas cards. Boles is facing multiple charges following an investigation into unexplained charges associated with the use of the cards. Boles faces seven counts of malfeasance in office and seven counts of …
SLPG’s Second Chance Program Expands Overdose Prevention Efforts
St. Landry Parish, LA – In a proactive move to combat the opioid crisis, the St. Landry Parish Government’s Second Chance Program, led by Program Director Don Menard, has begun training corrections officers on the use of Narcan kits and fentanyl sticks. This initiative, facilitated by Beacon Community Connections, aims to equip corrections officers with …
Public Assistance to Identify Woman in Animal Cruelty Case
On June 2nd, at approximately 6:30 PM, surveillance video captured footage of a woman dumping two puppies into a trash can outside of Sebastian West End Seafood, located at 1538 W Landry Street in Opelousas. The woman is believed to be in her mid-30s to early 40s, with shoulder-length black hair. At the time of …
SLPG Announces Full Lineup for 2024 St. Landry BBQ Fest
St. Landry Parish Government is pleased to announce the full lineup of events for the 2024 St. Landry BBQ Fest. The third annual festival will take place on June 7- 9, 2024, at the Yambilee Grounds and Ag Arena. The 2024 St. Landry BBQ Fest promises to be the biggest and best yet, featuring a …
VOAD Team Active for Disaster Recovery
The Acadiana Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) Team is now active. If anyone in the Acadiana has a tree down or needs a tarp for a roof, fill out this form or you can call 211 and they will fill out the form for you. For more information, contact Acadiana VOAD through their Facebook …
Parish Budget Presentation at Parish Council Meeting
The upcoming fiscal year budget will be presented at the parish council meeting on Wednesday, May 15th at 6:00 pm. The budget has been sent to legislative auditors for thorough review. We are pleased to report that after comprehensive evalution, the auditors have approved the budget, ensuring its compliance with regulatory standards and fiscal responsibility. …