04/25/24 Sunset, LA – Loose cattle were located on LA HWY 754 and Rodney Road in Sunset. Calves were found dead as a result of a vehicle crash. State police assisted in securing the livestock. All remaining cattle have been transported to a holding facility in Washington, LA. The investigation is ongoing to determine the …
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St. Landry Parish Courthouse Closed to the Public
The St. Landry Parish Courthouse is closed to the public for maintenance issues. Due to a major water leak on the courthouse’s third floor, the building will be closed tothe public. St. Landry Parish Government employees will remain at work. Judges (except Judge Connery), clerk of courts, tax assessors, and permit offices are all shut …
St. Landry Parish Investigators Arrest Man on Animal Cruelty Charges
OPELOUSAS, LA – Warren C. Michot, 71 of Opelousas was arrested on 4 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and 34 counts of cruelty to animals. On Friday, March 15, Animal Control Investigator, Spencer Cornette was contacted by the director of St. Landry Parish Animal Shelter, Lynn Bourque about animals being locked in a building …
Parish Receives $1.8M in Federal Funding for Law Enforcement
$1.8 million in Federal Community Project Funding is being awarded to the parish for the 2024 fiscal year federal budget, thanks to the support of Senator Bill Cassidy. The funding will be used to purchase law enforcement equipment for each of the parish’s 11 police departments, two city marshals’ offices, and the sheriff’s office. The …
Adjudicated Property Sale Postponed
January 4, 2024 | St. Landry Parish Government regrets to inform the public that theAdjudicated Property Sale, originally scheduled for Thursday, January 4, 2024, has beenpostponed. This decision comes in response to the official journal failing to advertise theproperty listings in accordance with legal requirements. The law mandates that the Parish Government must advertise the …
Burn Ban Lifted
November 16, 2023 | St. Landry Parish — LA Following a review of recent rainfall and guidance from the National Weather Service, which indicates that the present fire risk has dropped to below normal and is classified as “low,” St. Landry Parish Government officially announces its decision to lift the parish-wide burn ban, effective November …
Public Notice for Adjudicated Property Owners in St. Landry Parish
November 2, 2023 | St. Landry Parish Government requests that anyone who was awarded an adjudicated property prior to March 1, 2023, please get in touch with Cynthia Fontenot at 337-948-3688 before November 17, 2023.
LHEAP Changes in Effect for Community Action
Beginning October 6, 2023, St. Landry Community Action will be implementing new changes to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The office will be accepting appointments for disconnect notices for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Appointments can be scheduled on Mondays and Wednesday, by calling 337-948-3651. The …
St. Landry Parish Government Presents the Third Annual Haunted House
August 22, 2023 | Opelousas, LA – St. Landry Parish Government proudly announces the return of the Third Annual Haunted House attraction in Opelousas. Following the resounding success of the past two years, this year’s Haunted House promises to be bigger, better, and scarier than ever. Get ready to be spooked and thrilled from October 29th …
St. Landry Parish Courthouse Restoration Revealing Ceremony
August 17, 2023 | OPELOUSAS, LA – Parish President Jessie Bellard is pleased to announce the revealing of the restored St. Landry Courthouse on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 10:00 AM located on the Courthouse Square (118 South Court Street, Opelousas, LA). The event will be held at the courthouse grounds, and members of the public …