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Opelousas Man Reportedly Injected Mother with Meth Before Beating Her to Death, Putting Her in Trash Can

Crime · Opelousas

Opelousas Man Reportedly Injected Mother with Meth Before Beating Her to Death, Putting Her in Trash Can

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OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — A shocking crime has emerged in Opelousas, where a man is in custody after police said he confessed to the murder of his mother. Investigators reported that he admitted to injecting her with meth, beating…See the Story

Body of Woman Found in Trash Can in Opelousas, Son Arrested

Opelousas · Opelousas

Body of Woman Found in Trash Can in Opelousas, Son Arrested

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

According to the Opelousas Police Department, they responded to a call on June 22 in the 900 block of Park Circle after a man admitted to killing his mother and placing her body in a trash can.See the Story

Opelousas Man Found Guilty of 14 Counts of Animal Cruelty

Animal Cruelty · Opelousas

Opelousas Man Found Guilty of 14 Counts of Animal Cruelty

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- An Opelousas man was found guilty of 14 counts of animal cruelty to cattle, horses and dogs following a trial, prosecutors said. During trial, prosecutors said Gordon Miller, 66, of Opelousas was found guilty of animal cruelty for failing to provide proper food, water, shelter and veterinary care for the animals. In Feb. 2024, Miller was arrested after St. Landry Parish Animal Control received complaints of malno…See the Story

Opelousas plans new J.S. Clark Academy for modern education

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OPELOUSAS, la. (KLFY) -- In Opelousas, crews are hard at work building the brand-new JS Clark Leadership Academy to bring 21st century education to seventh through 12th grade students. Tiffanie Lewis, CEO of the Academy, shared how she looks forward to bringing advanced educational resources to the youth of the community. "I'll go further than that, 22nd century." Tiffanie Lewis said. The new academy will give students the opportunity to earn a …Education · Opelousas Read Article

Mother pleads for justice two years after daughter’s unsolved murder

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Two years after Kiare Vallian was shot six times and killedjust one day before her 30th birthdayher family is still searching for answers. The people responsible remain free, and her mother is now speaking out, pleading for justice in a case thats gone cold.I made peace with Godif he couldn't heal her on this side, to please heal her on the other, said Vallians mother, Holly Winch. She had suffered enough. When she left this earth, my baby looke…Opelousas · Opelousas Read Article

Opelousas hosts pet evacuation drill as part of hurricane preps

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — Tropical Storm Andrea, the first of the season, formed in the remote central Atlantic. Though it is not expected to affect our area, it reminds residents of the importance of hurricane preparedness. Animal advocates are…Opelousas · Opelousas Read Article

Opelousas Catholic WR Roderick Tezeno eyes USC after dream visit

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Roderick Tezeno, a four-star wide receiver from Opelousas Catholic, has firmly planted himself among Louisianas elite high school football prospects and now, hes bound for the West Coast.The rising senior committed to the University of Southern California on April 30 and made his official visit to Los Angeles during the first weekend of June, calling it the best visit Ive ever been on. FIGHT ON! #FightOn @LincolnRiley @CoachSimmonsSC @CoachChadS…Opelousas · Opelousas Read Article

Louisiana holds statewide animal response exercise ahead of hurricane season

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With hurricane season underway, Louisiana officials held a statewide tabletop exercise Tuesday to strengthen plans for protecting animals during emergencies. The daylong event at the Opelousas Civic Center marked 20 years of organized animal disaster response efforts since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.Led by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and the Louisiana State Animal Response Team, the 2025 Louisiana State Animal Response …Hurricanes · Opelousas Read Article

Residents and law enforcement react to Opelousas homicide

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Open the article to view the coverage from KLFYOpelousas · Opelousas Read Article

Opelousas Finally Getting a Real Animal Shelter After 25 Years

After decades with no official shelter, Opelousas is stepping up for its four-legged residents with big plans Continue reading…Opelousas · Opelousas Read Article

Opelousas hosts St. Landry BBQ Festival

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — The 2025 St. Landry Barbecue Festival kicks off at the Yambilee Grounds in Opelousas on Friday, June 20. Visitors will enjoy some of the hottest local bands, carnival rides, games, food, and more.Opelousas · Opelousas Read Article