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How one Opelousas woman has turned unused space into housing and hope for families

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In response to a lack of long-term housing options in Opelousas, City Council member Chasity Davis has converted a property into a transitional home for women and children. This initiative stems from Davis's previous endeavor of operating an emergency shelter for those in similar conditions.Housing · Opelousas Read Article

Inside St.Landry Parish Jail: Broken cells, thin staffing, and an escape that raised alarms

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Opelousas, La. More than 40 years of deferred maintenance and staffing challenges may have contributed to a recent escape at the St. Landry Parish Jail, according to jail officials who gave KATC an exclusive tour of the facility.KATC reporter Paris Flannigan and photojournalist Blake Blanchard were taken inside the parish jail, where three men escaped earlier this month.During the tour, Warden Adam Ford and Assistant Jail Warden Lt. Nicholas She…Opelousas · Opelousas Read Article

GoFundMe launched after St. Ann Catholic church vandalized in Mallet

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OPELOUSAS, La. (KATC) Members of St. Ann Catholic Church in Mallet say theyre still in shock after an act of vandalism left their church damaged.Cameron Slate, an altar server at the church, says discovering the damage felt deeply personal.I walk that back hallway every Sunday, and to see the vandalism and the destruction that took placeI felt personally attacked, Slate said. It was heinous.The vandalism occurred on Nov. 29, when deputies with t…GoFundMe · Opelousas Read Article

Opelousas celebratory gunfire warning for New Years

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As Christmas and New Years comes along there are some warnings for celebratory gunfire in Opelousas.Opelousas · Opelousas Read Article

Wreaths Across America ceremony honors 5 fallen service members from St. Landry Parish

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OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — The annual Wreaths Across America ceremony took place at the St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial in Opelousas. Five fallen service members from St. Landry Parish who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars were honored…Opelousas · Opelousas Read Article

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How one Opelousas woman has turned unused space into housing and hope for families

Opelousas shooting sends 1 victim to hospital; no arrests

Opelousas shooting under investigation after one hospitalized

Leaking fire hydrant and water line in Opelousas disrupts life for residents

Shooting on West Vine Street in Opelousas Injures One Person

Opelousas Junior High early school dismissal

Inside St.Landry Parish Jail: Broken cells, thin staffing, and an escape that raised alarms

GoFundMe launched after St. Ann Catholic church vandalized in Mallet

Opelousas celebratory gunfire warning for New Years

Wreaths Across America ceremony honors 5 fallen service members from St. Landry Parish

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How one Opelousas woman has turned unused space into housing and hope for families

Opelousas shooting sends 1 victim to hospital; no arrests

Opelousas shooting under investigation after one hospitalized

Leaking fire hydrant and water line in Opelousas disrupts life for residents

Shooting on West Vine Street in Opelousas Injures One Person

Opelousas Junior High early school dismissal

Inside St.Landry Parish Jail: Broken cells, thin staffing, and an escape that raised alarms

GoFundMe launched after St. Ann Catholic church vandalized in Mallet

Opelousas celebratory gunfire warning for New Years

Wreaths Across America ceremony honors 5 fallen service members from St. Landry Parish

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