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DOWNTOWN OPELOUSAS BUSINESS AND PROPERTY OWNERS CAN NOW APPLY FOR 2025 BUILDING IMPROVEMENT GRANTS

Qualified business and/or commercial property owners in Opelousas Downtown Development District can now apply for grant funds available...

February 28, 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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Heather Drive Bridge Closure and Replacement to Begin February 27th

Opelousas, LA (February 10, 2025) – The City of Opelousas announces that the Heather Drive Bridge will be closed for total replacement...

February 10, 2025

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City of Opelousas issues Boil Advisory for Opelousas General Health System South Campus and Clos du Bois Subdivision

Opelousas, LA (January 20, 2025) – The City of Opelousas has issued a boil advisory for Opelousas General Health System South Campus and...

January 20, 2025

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City of Opelousas Offices Closed Due to Winter Storm and Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Opelousas, LA (January 19, 2025) – The City of Opelousas announces that all city offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, due...

January 19, 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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