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Boil Advisory for a Portion of Park Vista Neighborhood

Opelousas, LA (March 3, 2025) – Due to essential upgrades to the sewer system, the City of Opelousas has issued a boil water advisory for...

March 3, 2025

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Sewer Rehab Project Interruption in Service for Park Vista area

Sewer Rehab Project Interruption in Service for Park Vista area Please be advised that sewer repairs will be taking place today, March 3rd,...

March 3, 2025

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Lance Ned, Code Enforcement Director, Appointed to Louisiana Housing Corporation

City of Opelousas Congratulates Lance Ned on His Appointment to the Louisiana Housing Corporation The City of Opelousas is proud to...

February 21, 2025

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Important Update for City of Opelousas Utility Customers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Important Update for City of Opelousas Utility Customers Opelousas, LA – The City of Opelousas is currently...

February 21, 2025

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FORMER NEW DRUG STORE (LACOMBE BUILDING) IN DOWNTOWN OPELOUSAS AWARDED PAUL BRUHN REVITALIZATION GRANT

OPELOUSAS, LA- The former New Drug Store building (Lacombe Building) on Court Street in downtown Opelousas has been selected as one of the...

February 17, 2025

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A Message of Thanks

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible efforts made by so many during the severe cold weather event in January....

February 12, 2025

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Preparation and Road Closures for the Holy Ghost Creole Festival Parade

The Opelousas Police Department and the City of Opelousas are pleased to announce preparations are underway for the 30th Annual Creole...

October 31, 2024

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ANNUAL OPELOUSAS CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, DEC 12th

Opelousas, LA – The City of Opelousas Tourism Office is excited to announce that the Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade will once...

October 28, 2024

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OPELOUSAS TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 26TH

The City of Opelousas is brewing up a cauldron of fun this Halloween season with the return of the Trick or Treat Trail at South City Park!...

October 1, 2024

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QUALIFIED BUSINESS AND PROPERTY OWNERS CAN NOW APPLY FOR SECOND ROUND OF FUNDING FOR 2024 BUILDING IMPROVEMENT GRANTS

(Opelousas, LA) – Qualified business and/or commercial property owners in Opelousas Downtown Development District can now apply for grant...

July 10, 2024

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