70584 Local Pulse

Sad St. Landry safety alert: 81-year-old Lee Darbonne, missing from Flamingo Lane in Opelousas since Monday, found deceased in his truck hidden by...

Public Safety Updates

• 🔥 Silver Alert Resolved: An 81-year-old Opelousas man subject to a Silver Alert was found dead in his silver 2020 Jeep...

• SB 65 (Sen. WHEAT) creates the crime of disturbing the peace at a place of religious worship
• Effective 8/1/26, under CRIME/PUNISHMENT
• On today's Senate order of the day, key for St. Landry safety talks

Key statewide amendments hitting St. Landry Parish residents on May 16:

• Teacher Pay (Amend 3): Yes vote funds $2,250 teacher and $1,125 support...

Practical steps from LA experts for post-crash claims, vital amid local road hazards:

• Gather info at the scene: Photos, police reports, medical...

Village of Cankton offers public safety-police department info on its site, linked to Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections criminal resources. Check for resident updates.

Urgent Silver Alert for St. Landry Parish residents:

• Lee Darbonne, 81, of Opelousas, missing since Monday 10:30 a.m. from Flamingo Lane home; may...

Road Closures and Flooding

• ⚡ I-49 South Closed: A section of I-49 South is closed in Lafayette Parish between the Carencro exit and the exit at...

Travel disruptions from heavy rains hit Sunset/Cankton routes to Lafayette:

• I-49 South closed in Lafayette Parish between Carencro exit and LA 182...

Local job alert: DOTD seeks Construction Inspector 5 right in St. Landry Parish. Role includes DOTD training programs and continuing education classes. Perfect for infrastructure pros in our area!

Heartbreaking funeral honors eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting, prompting statewide response:

• Gov. Jeff Landry orders U.S. and state...

School Safety Incident

• 🔥 17-Year-Old Charged in Fight: A 17-year-old from Opelousas, Orentheal Cleavon Sallier Jr., was arrested for two counts...

Parent safety alert for St. Landry schools: 17yo Oreanthal Sallier Jr., riding Northwest High bus but not enrolled, allegedly struck a teacher during...

• Fresh local boost: BeauBassin Farm & Gardens, a new 15-acre B&B and event venue at 890 Chretien Point Road, now open in Sunset.
• Key features:...

Public Safety Legislation

• 🔥 HB102 Expansion: House Bill 102 was altered to expand first-degree murder charges to include killings in public...

• Landry blocked Black landslide winner from New Orleans office
• Senate candidate Albares opposes Congressional suspension
• Timing hits May 16 ballot local races
  St. Landry watch: State moves threaten voting stability.

Acadiana communities united Thursday for the 75th National Day of Prayer, with events in Lafayette, Youngsville, Carencro, and Jeanerette.

These...

Key changes in House Bill 102 to enhance public safety:

• Expands first-degree murder to killings in public places risking at least 3 people.
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Rep. Debbie Villio's bill seeks to protect juror information, including identities and phone numbers, as the Louisiana Senate considers changes to current processes. This could enhance fairness in St. Landry Parish courts for resident jurors.

Severe Weather Alert

• 🔥 Tornado Watch: A Tornado Watch is in effect for Evangeline and St. Landry parishes until 11 p.m., with threats of...