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Opelousas · OpelousasThe Opelousas Tigers championship celebration was cut short due to allegations of a player who was on the team and lived outside of the school zone.The claims started immediately after OHS hoisted their first-ever title.To begin the new year, head coach Jimmy Zachery heard more negatives than positives about his football team.For the last five months, I had slander on my name, said Zachery. The kids were mistreated too during this process becaus…See the Story
Tigers Head Coach Jimmy Zachery speaks out after winning appeal
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Opelousas · OpelousasOPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- Filmed right here in Opelousas, Against All Odds was a film created to spread a message of choosing peace over violence. Following the film's success, director Ej Tyler is gearing up for the release of the film's sequel. "I'm very excited, very excited that we can put the gang back together. The storyline has got a little more in depth," said Tyler. The first film follows the story of Big E, a man who gets out of prison …See the Story
Community support leads to sequel for an Opelousas movie
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Business · OpelousasOpelousas,La- Hamed Ibrahim is the owner of Super Looper gas station on Grolee Street."Look at this; the meter is not moving," said Ibrahim.He has seen better days when operating his business."We've been grappling with a persistent and significant issue with water bill for the past year," said Ibrahim.It's a problem that's draining his pockets."$673, $641,, $427," said Ibrahim."In the business, we use water only to cook and wash our hands, and w…See the Story
Local gas station owner stuck with $600 dollar water bill after water leak goes unfixed
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Opelousas · OpelousasOPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY)-- This week's historic convictions of Marcus Chenier and Jevon Figaro were the culmination of a three-year story that began with a manhunt after the murder of Kelly Guidry. Kelly Guidry was shot in January 2021 on the corner of N. Market and Cheney Streets and would die from his injuries that night at a local hospital.
Two men convicted of 2021 homicide of Kelly Guidry "We had two shooters that was confirmed by fire…See the Story
First time in 25 years two jointly indicted defendants were convicted in St. Landry Parish
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Opelousas · OpelousasOPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY)-- The Women United of St. Landry-Evangeline United Way announced the nominees for the “Woman With Heart” awards, which will be given to two women who represent St. Landry and Evangeline Parishes and have established themselves as leaders and advocates in their communities. The awards will be presented during the 12th Annual “Woman With Heart” Luncheon and Awards event on Wednesday, May 8, at the Opelousas Civic Center. Fro…See the Story
‘Women With Heart’ 2024 nominees announced, winners will be awarded at annual luncheon
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Opelousas · OpelousasUPDATE, 4/24/24, 11 a.m.: Officials have confirmed the person killed in Tuesday night's shooting was an off-duty corrections deputy with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office. Chanterria Albert, 22, was employed at the St. Landry Parish jail for less than two years, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. "My entire staff and I are mourning the loss of one of our family members as a result of senseless gun violence last night in t…See the Story
Off-duty St. Landry corrections deputy killed in Tuesday night Opelousas shooting
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Opelousas · OpelousasKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to a deadly, two-vehicle crash in Lawrence, Kansas on Wednesday afternoon. According to police, the head-on crash occurred just before 1 p.m., east of the 31st Street and Louisiana Street intersection.
Gas leak causes 2 Midtown Kansas City restaurants to evacuate One person has died, police said, and three other people were transported to local hospitals -- one by helicop…See the Story
1 dead, 3 injured in Kansas crash
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