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🌱 What the attorney says about the Opelousas officer’s recent arrest

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In today's newsletter:

  • What the attorney says about the Opelousas officer’s recent arrest
  • Why a dangerous escapee is sending Opelousas authorities into urgent search mode
  • Meet the Opelousas General legends honored for decades of care

Also on today's calendar: Opelousas Farmers' Market and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm in the afternoon, temps: high: 85, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Attorney for arrested Opelousas officer issues statement (katc.com) — An Opelousas police officer’s attorney is publicly defending her, saying she’s innocent of recent charges tied to a State Police probe. He highlights her two decades serving Opelousas and St. Landry Parish schools and urges residents to withhold judgment until the court process plays out.
   

2. Authorities search for man who escaped transport van in Opelousas (katc.com) — Authorities are searching in and around Opelousas for a man who escaped from a transport van near East Landry Road and Wallior Street and ran through traffic. Officials say he violated bond conditions, has a serious criminal history, and is considered dangerous, urging residents to contact law enforcement and not approach him.
   

3. OGH Honors Legends (stlandrynow.com) — Longtime staff and physicians from Opelousas General Hospital were celebrated Thursday night at an Evangeline Downs gala for decades of service to local patients. The event highlighted how Opelousas General anchors the community, honoring doctors and caregivers whose work shaped local healthcare, mentored younger nurses, and supported Opelousas families and churches well beyond the hospital walls.
   

4. 2026 LHSAA baseball playoffs begin across Acadiana (katc.com) — High school baseball playoffs are underway, and Opelousas Catholic has earned a first-round bye in Division IV, setting up a promising postseason path. Several nearby Acadiana teams, including Port Barre, Eunice, and St. Edmund, are also in the bracket, giving local fans plenty of chances to follow familiar rivals and plan road trips to support their favorites.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It seems nearly impossible to find a good, reliable handyman in Opelousas.
    Please do not recommend your cousin who lacks skills but needs a job. Please only referred someone who has actually done work for you, shows up when… (Nextdoor Indian Hills)
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member - Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail in Opelousas. Apply here.
  • Racetrac Petroleum, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager (Multiple Shifts) - RT0146 in Opelousas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Opelousas here.

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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Opelousas

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Opelousas

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.