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The only independent bookstore in Opelousas, Louisiana is a cultural hub for Creole and Acadian history. Here's what makes Black Pot Bookshop special.

The Opelousas Police Department has arrested a woman in connection with a fatal overdose. Raketra Tyler of Opelousas was charged with second-degree murder, accused of distributing drugs containing ...

Stephen Picou is questioning the lack of transparency and communication from Opelousas’ local government regarding the Donald ...

Carolyn Baker-Marzette broke barriers when she was called to serve as the first black female officer at the Opelousas Police Department. More than 20 years later Marzette is being honored for ...

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — An Opelouses veteran allegedly had his pension stolen by his caregivers, who have both been arrested, authorities said. Marvin Washington, 63, of Opelousas, is charged ...

Preparation has officially begun at the AG Arena in Opelousas, as the highly anticipated Acadiana junior high and high school rodeo returns.

Volunteers are invited to join forces with city officials, local businesses, and community members to clean up designated ...

A St. Landry Parish grand jury indicted three men on Friday, March 28, for three separate murders. Jordan Barnes, 33, was ...

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that an Acadiana man was arrested after he shot an killed a female black bear.

Opelousas (La.) Catholic School wide receiver Roderick Tezeno (6-foot-2, 175) will take an official visit to Kentucky May 30. The Wildcats had offered March 24. Wide receivers coach L'Damian ...