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Speed Enforcement Camera Bill Awaits Governor's Signature

Shreveport · Shreveport

Speed Enforcement Camera Bill Awaits Governor's Signature

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SHREVEPORT, La. – A bill to limit the use of speed enforcement cameras to school zones only is awaiting Gov. Jeff Landry’s signature to become law.See the Story

Woman escapes shooting; Opelousas man faces attempted murder charges

Opelousas · Opelousas

Woman escapes shooting; Opelousas man faces attempted murder charges

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

LAWTELL, La. (KLFY) -- Opelousas man is charged with attempted second degree murder and other related charges after shooting at a woman who was meeting someone in the area, deputies said. Deputies said they arrested and charged Sklar Lamonte Meche, 43, of Opelousas for attempted second degree murder, possession of firearm by a person convicted f a certain felonies and aggravated criminal damage to a property. On Tuesday, deputies said they respo…See the Story

St. Landry Parish Makes $375K in Operational Budget Cuts

Opelousas · Opelousas

St. Landry Parish Makes $375K in Operational Budget Cuts

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OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- St. Landry Parish Government announced significant operational cuts totaling approximately $375,000 in response to escalating mandated expenses. According to officials, the cuts are designed to ensure that essential expenses, particularly those related to inmate housing, juvenile services, and disaster relief, are adequately funded. Opelousas City Jail closed, manpower issues persist "These cuts, while difficult, …See the Story

St. Landry Parish School Board discusses possible teacher pay hike

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OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — The St. Landry Parish School Board discussed a proposal for teacher raises at its meeting on Thursday, June 5. The plan would increase teachers' pay by $1,000. The proposal surprised the teachers' union. Due to…Opelousas · Opelousas Read Article

St. Landry Parish honors first responders who rescued man from burning car

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OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — First responders in St. Landry Parish were honored for their bravery in saving a man from a burning car. The ceremony recognized the deputies and firefighters who rescued Donald Cain after his vehicle caught fire…Opelousas · Opelousas Read Article

Taj Mahal Honors Zydeco Legend Clifton Chenier in Latest Tribute

In 1955, Specialty Records took a chance on a little-known accordion player from Opelousas, Louisiana. The single was “Eh, ’Tite Fille”—Creole French for “Hey, little girl”—and the musician was Clifton Chenier. That record launched Chenier and his Zydeco Ramblers onto the national touring circuit. The further they got from Louisiana, the more that backbeat-driven blend of Creole rhythm and blues started to stick. And before long, Chenier was the…Opelousas · Opelousas Read Article

Shocking Case: Louisiana Man Accused Of Stabbing A Child Multiple... - Nationwide Report

READ MORE: LOUISIANA STATE REPRESENTATIVE CHARGED WITH DWI AND CHILD ENDANGERMENT FOLLOWING CRASH The victim was taken to OpelousasOpelousas · Opelousas See the Story

Opelousas Museum launches Neighborhoods Project

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- Historic preservation has always been a priority as Opelousas continues to evolve. Now, Patrice Melnick with the Opelousas Museum is continuing that mission with the Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods Project. "The main idea of the project is to highlight the neighborhoods, and they have names like the Brickyard and the Oil Mill and Garland, and they're commonly known, but they don't appear on maps. So, we want to ra…Opelousas · Opelousas See the Story

Efforts to Unplug Louisiana’s Speed Trap Cameras Create Small-Town Discontent

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KEY TAKEAWAYS: Louisiana lawmakers consider banning speed cameras outside school zones. House amendment exempts Opelousas, sparking criticism. Debate highlights tension over local control vs. state oversight. Some towns defend cameras as essential for traffic safety. It looked for a moment that automated speed enforcement cameras in Louisiana might go the way of the Oldsmobile. But what was once an all-out ban on the devices now has an exc…Opelousas · Opelousas See the Story

Blues Legend Taj Mahal Pays Tribute To The King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier for his 100th Birthday

Musical legends continue to show up and show out for the King of Zydeco’s 100th birthday celebration, but that’s no surprise for those who know the musical legacy of Clifton Chenier. For those who don’t, let’s start from the top. In 1955, Specialty Records released a single from a then-unknown accordion player from Opelousas, Louisiana, “Eh, 'tite Fille.” The song—“Hey, little girl” in Chenier’s Creole French dialect—was a smash hit throughout t…Opelousas · Opelousas Read Article

79-Year-Old Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Opelousas Motel Shooting

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OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- A 79-year-old man is accused of attempted murder in connection with a shooting at an Opelousas motel, authorities said. Leo Demouchet, Sr., 79, of Opelousas, is charged with attempted second degree murder. St. Landry Parish Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a shooting at the Cardinal Inn Motel in Opelousas on Wednesday. Deputies found the room vacant, but said a blood trail led them to a mobile home behind a st…Opelousas · Opelousas See the Story

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