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🌱 Need sandbags in Opelousas Friday? Here’s when and where to go.

Opelousas, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Opelousas! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Need sandbags in Opelousas Friday? Here’s when and where to go.
  • Meet the Opelousas cornerback boosting LSU’s 2027 recruiting class.
  • Why did Opelousas land so high on Louisiana’s danger list?

Also on today's calendar: Live Thoroughbread Horse Racing and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 74.
  • Sunday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 87 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sandbags Available Starting Friday (stlandrynow.com) — Sandbags will be available to Opelousas residents Friday, June 12, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Yambilee Building on West Landry Street. St. Landry Parish officials urge homeowners to arrive early, prepare for anticipated severe weather, and follow parish communication channels for any further updates.
   

• LSU football commit earns fourth-star from 247Sports (usatoday.com) — A standout cornerback from Opelousas’ Northwest High School, Markez Davis, just earned a fourth star from 247Sports after committing to LSU’s 2027 football class. Ranked among Louisiana’s top prospects, he chose to stay in-state over several out-of-state offers, adding prestige to Opelousas’ local football reputation.
   

• Louisiana's 10 Most Dangerous Cities in 2026 (1079ishot.com) — Opelousas ranks fourth on a new list of Louisiana’s most dangerous cities, with notably high violent and property crime rates per capita. The statewide analysis, based on FBI statistics, stresses that many communities are also investing in policing, revitalization, and community programs to improve safety and quality of life.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It appears to be a non-poisonous chicken or rat snake.
    Caution : if it has a mouth it will bite you and can could (most likely) cause an infection… (Nextdoor Magnolia Ridge)
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Server in Opelousas. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Opelousas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Opelousas here.

🗞 Nearby News

Church Point

  • Church Point retention pond project aims to ease flooding (katc.com)

Carencro

  • Kyler Landry to compete in national high school rodeo (techetoday.com)

Eunice

  • Carencro hosts 7-on-7 event as teams prepare for fall (katc.com)
  • Part-time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer (mondelezinternational.com)
  • MidDay with Darla: City of Carencro / Mayor Charlotte Clavier (kadn.com)

Ok Opelousas! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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