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SLPG to Hold 2nd Quarter Adjudicated Property Sale

5/27/25 ST. LANDRY PARISH – St. Landry Parish Government will hold its 2nd Quarter Adjudicated Property Sale on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Parish Council Chamber, located at 131 W. Bellevue St, Opelousas, LA 70570. This sale is conducted under Ordinance No. 2023-026, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:2201-2204, which …

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SLPG Lifts No Wake Zone

5/16/25 St. Landry Parish, LA — Effective immediately, the no wake zone and boating restrictions previously issued for St. Landry Parish waterways have been lifted. The executive order that temporarily restricted recreational boating and closed boat launches due to high water levels caused by recent heavy rainfall has now been rescinded. St. Landry Parish President …

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SLPG Announces Full Band Lineup for 2025 St. Landry BBQ Fest

Get ready for three days of mouthwatering barbecue, family fun, and live entertainment! St. Landry Parish Government is excited to officially announce the full band lineup for the 2025 St. Landry BBQ Fest, happening June 20-22 at the Yambilee Grounds in Opelousas. This year’s festival promises a sizzling good time with carnival rides, delicious food …

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SLPG to Distribute Sandbags Ahead of Severe Weather

5/5/25  ​St. Landry Parish Government will begin sandbag distribution in preparation for expected severe weather. Sandbags will be available to the public at the following times and location:  Location: Yambilee Building 1939 W. Landry Street, Opelousas, LA Distribution Times: ​Monday, May 5th, 5:00 pm until dark Tuesday, May 6th, beginning at 8 am and continuing throughout the day. ​ We urge residents to monitor local weather updates and …

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SLPG Awarded $500K for Blight Removal through LCDBG Program  

ST. LANDRY PARISH – St. Landry Parish Government has been awarded $500,000 for the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Clearance application. These funds will remove approximately 90 blighted structures throughout the parish. The LCDBG Program is designed to assist local governments in addressing conditions that pose a direct threat to public welfare. In St. Landry …

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Zyde Gras Venue Change

Opelousas, LA — Due to anticipated weather conditions, Zyde Gras will now take place at the Ag Arena (1939 W. Landry Street, Opelousas) on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4th, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Attendees are encouraged to join the festivities and enjoy an afternoon of great music and community spirit.

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SLPG to hold Adjudicated Property Sale

Looking for an opportunity to invest in property? St. Landry Parish Government is hosting an Adjudicated Property Sale on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Landry Parish Council Office St. Landry Parish Council Office, 131 W Bellevue St, Opelousas ???? Bid Submission Deadline: All bids must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. …

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Eagle’s Nest Park Ribbon Cutting in Lawtell

February 25, 2025, marked a new beginning for the Eagle’s Nest Park with a ribbon cutting. Thank you to State Representative Dustin Miller for his instrumental support in making this project a reality. We also appreciate our Parish Council members (Jody White, Timmy Lejeune, Jimmie Edwards, Mildred Thierry, and Dexter Brown), government staff, representatives from …

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SLPG Opening Warming Shelter

ST. LANDRY PARISH — St. Landry Parish Government will be opening a warming shelter on Wednesday February 19, 2025 at 5:00 pm and will remain open until Friday, February 21, 2025 at noon.  Shelter location: Former Indian Hills Country Club | 1141 E. Prudhomme Street, Opelousas, LA  Residents are encouraged to bring pillows, blankets, personal …

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Announced for Lawtell Park

Lawtell, LA – St. Landry Parish Government is proud to announce the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Eagle’s Nest Park, set to take place on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the site of the former Lawtell High School. Eagle’s Nest Park is named in honor of the former Lawtell High School, whose mascot was …

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