Announcements

NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION: CITY OF OPELOUSAS TAP GRANT H.011844 – Opelousas Sidewalks

Construction for the downtown Landry Street sidewalk improvement project, which includes both sides of Landry Street between Court and...

May 16, 2023

Louisiana Urban Ag Outreach Workshop Scheduled for January 27

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January 25, 2023

Announcement • Message from the Mayor

Message From the Mayor (January 6, 2023)

I am happy to announce that through a collective effort of local governments and state /local engineers working together (city, parish...

January 6, 2023

Water Pressure Update

Citizens of Opelousas, over the past few days our community has been impacted by frigid temperatures that have tremendously affected our...

December 26, 2022

Thank you to our Children’s Christmas Parade Sponsors

The Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade is a week away. We’d like to give a BIG thank you to our wonderful parade and float...

December 1, 2022

Opelousas Main Street and Tourism Office Unveil 2022 Christmas Ornament featuring the Venus House

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December 1, 2022

Clear Bag Policy

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September 9, 2022

Introduction of Ordinance

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 15 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES (ORDINANCE NO. 5 OF 1967) AND ADOPTING A NAME CHANGE TO THE OPELOUSAS-EUNICE...

June 10, 2022

Main Street Restoration Grant

For Immediate Release June 6, 2022 RESTORATION GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR DOWNTOWN OPELOUSAS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY (Opelousas, LA) –The...

June 6, 2022

Pool Opening at North Park Tuesday, June 7th

The North City Park pool opens Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in Opelousas. Children and their families are invited to swim free for the kick off...

June 6, 2022

Opelousas Summer Youth Track Program

Registration for Youth Summer Track Program happens May 31st though June 10th at South City Park. This new summer program begins June 11...

May 27, 2022

LCDBG Notice of Compliance & Statement

EEO Policy Statement Notice of Compliance – Advertisment...

May 19, 2022

Youth Summer Tennis Program

Tennis Lessons at the Park Sign up for summer tennis lessons through Opelousas Parks & Recreation. Registration is happening now...

May 18, 2022

Updated Custodian of Records

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January 31, 2022

2021 Children’s Christmas Parade

Thursday, December 9, 2021, 6 PM This year’s parade route will travel down east Landry Street near Le Vieux Village to West Landry Street...

November 10, 2021

Trick or Treat Trail 2021

Date: Saturday, October 30, 2021 South City Park, 1524 S. Market St, Opelousas, LA 70570 Activities: Trail walk with candy, photo...

October 13, 2021

Community Meeting

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A COMMUNITY MEETING TO DISCUSS A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT THE INTERSECTION OF EAST LAURENT ST and VINCENT ST.OPELOUSAS,...

October 6, 2021

Penny Lane (Subdivision) Street Closure Scheduled for Monday, Sept. 27

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September 22, 2021

Hurricane Ida Relief in Opelousas

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September 7, 2021

39th Annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival Goes Virtual

For Immediate Release August 31, 2021 39th Annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival Goes Virtual (Opelousas, LA) – The 39th...

August 31, 2021

Big Boy Steam Locomotive Whistle Stop in Opelousas

Thursday, August 19, 2021 3:30-3:45 PM (estimated arrival) Big Boy Steam Locomotive Whistle Stop in Opelousas According to today’s Union...

August 19, 2021

Annual Downtown Opelousas Zydeco Breakfast

Opelousas Zydeco Breakfast Scheduled for September 4th

For Immediate Release August 3, 2021 Opelousas Zydeco Breakfast Scheduled for September 4th Event will Feature Live Music by Lil Pookie...

August 3, 2021

Message from the Mayor

Message from the Mayor To the Citizens of Opelousas, While many of us this summer were getting back to attending indoor activities...

July 29, 2021

City Road Work Advisory

Hello Opelousas, Beginning Tuesday, July 27, crews from the water and street departments will be working at the intersection of Union and...

July 27, 2021

City of Opelousas Career Team

As we move forward in working to make Opelousas a better place to live and work, we invite individuals to join our City Team. Currently, we...

July 19, 2021

Join the City of Opelousas Career Team

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July 15, 2021

July City Council Meeting

City Council Agenda for July 13 Meeting...

July 14, 2021

Summer Activities at Opelousas’ Parks

Arts and Crafts at the South City Park Pool Reopening at the North City Park Tennis Lessons at the South City Park ...

June 25, 2021

Ninth Opelousas Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box Scheduled for Unveiling on June 25th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2021 City of Opelousas...

June 21, 2021

Agenda and related documents for 06/08/2021 Council Meeting

June 8th Council Meeting Agenda June 3rd Budget Committee Minutes Regular Meeting Minutes Engineer Report – June 2021 Methods of...

June 8, 2021

6/3/2021 Budget Committee Agenda

COMMITTEE AGENDA – 06-03-2021...

June 2, 2021

City Hall offices closed for Memorial Day

In observance of Memorial Day, all offices of City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021. ...

May 26, 2021

Eighth Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box Scheduled to be Unveiled on June 7th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2021 Eighth Art Wrapped Traffic Box to be Unveiled in Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) – Opelousas Tourism is...

May 25, 2021

LEGAL NOTICE OF AUCTION ON SURPLUS MOVABLE PROPERTY

LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA WILL HOLD AN AUCTION ON SURPLUS MOVABLE PROPERTY...

May 20, 2021

City Announces Auction

06-01-2021 PUBLIC AUCTION (WEBSITE)...

May 19, 2021

Announcement • Message from the Mayor

Message from Mayor Alsandor regarding Easter events at the South & North Parks

March 30, 2021 Hello citizens of Opelousas, As we move into the Easter holiday and begin to look forward to the smiles we see on the faces...

March 30, 2021

Creole-Zydeco Themed Art Wrapped Traffic Boxed Unveiled in Opelousas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2021 Creole-Zydeco Themed Art Wrapped Traffic Boxed Unveiled in Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) – A traffic...

March 19, 2021

Seventh Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box Scheduled to be Unveiled this morning at 11:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2021 Opelousas Ready to Unveil Another Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box on Creswell Lane on Thursday...

March 18, 2021

Opelousas Building Rentals for North Park Civic Center & South Park Teen Center

OPELOUSAS PARKS & RECREATION Building rental reservations for the North Park Civic Center & South Park Teen Center will resume...

March 12, 2021

Seventh Opelousas Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box Scheduled for Unveiling on March 18th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2021 Opelousas Ready to Unveil Another Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box on Creswell Lane on Thursday...

March 12, 2021

Public Meeting for Master Plan of Downtown Opelousas

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February 22, 2021

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February 16, 2021

Opelousas Biddy Basketball Registration

The Opelousas Biddy Basketball registration ends on February 19th. To register for the 2021 Biddy Basketball Program, parents must have...

February 12, 2021

Announcement • Main Street News • News • Press Release

Louisiana Main Street Historic Revitalization Grant Application is Open

The Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program (HRSP) will provide funds to encourage the revitalization of historic downtown commercial...

February 3, 2021

Message from Mayor Alsandor regarding Union Street repairs

Greeting Opelousas, In cooperation with DOTD, city crews have begun repairing water leaks along Union Street (Hwy 182). This includes...

January 27, 2021

City Water Billing Department Closure

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 31, 2020 City Water Billing Department Closed Effective immediately, the water...

December 31, 2020

Drive-Thru COVID- 19 Testing – December 14 – 18, 2020

All Sites Testing from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. *Ville Platte and Opelousas Civic Center Testing 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For COVID TESTING: Pre-register at...

December 11, 2020

Stories Captured Oral History Project Collects City’s History

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2020 Opelousas Oral History Project Collects Special Community History (Opelousas, LA) – The City...

December 11, 2020

Property Tax Notice

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December 11, 2020

Sixth Art Wrapped Traffic Box Unveiled in Opelousas

For Immediate Release December 10, 2020 Sixth Art Wrapped Traffic Box Unveiled in Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) – A traffic signal box...

December 10, 2020

Opelousas Tourism and Main Street Unveil 2020 Christmas Ornament featuring the Old Federal Building-Post Office

Opelousas Tourism and Main Street Unveil 2020 Christmas Ornament featuring the Old Federal Building-Post Office (Opelousas, LA) –...

December 9, 2020

Sixth Art Wrapped Traffic Box to be Unveiled on Dec. 9

Sixth Art Wrapped Traffic Box in Opelousas Scheduled to be Unveiled on Wednesday (Opelousas, LA) –A traffic signal box located at the...

December 7, 2020

Community Action Agency’s -Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

The St. Landry Parish Community Action Agency will be accepting applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program...

December 2, 2020

Notice of Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

THE CITY OF OPELOUSAS WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2020 AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2020 FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY. BUSINESS...

November 24, 2020

History in the Making: City of Opelousas Seals a Time Capsule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2020 (Opelousas, LA) – The City of Opelousas continues its celebration with the burial of a time...

November 18, 2020

FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Center locations in St. Landry Parish

FEMA has a Mobile Registration Intake Center in the Parish to help citizens apply for disaster assistance after Hurricane Delta. The...

November 17, 2020

City Hall Municipal Plaza will re-open Monday, November 2, 2020.

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October 30, 2020

New South City Park Walking Trail

The City of Opelousas, along with the Opelousas General Health System Foundation and Healthy St. Landry are proud to announce the new South...

October 29, 2020

City of Opelousas Prepares to Bury Time Capsule November 14th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2020 (Opelousas, LA) – The City of Opelousas will commemorate its 300th anniversary year with the...

October 28, 2020

CITY OF OPELOUSAS TO HOST SAFE HALLOWEEN DRIVE-THRU

(Opelousas, LA) — Local families in Opelousas can safely celebrate Halloween this year. The City of Opelousas will continue to offer a...

October 26, 2020

Walking Trail Ribbon Cutting Set for Saturday, October 24

Opelousas General Health System Foundation and City of Opelousas Announce Walking Trail Ribbon Cutting Opelousas, La., 10/06/20 – The...

October 21, 2020

10/12/2020 Council Meeting Rescheduled

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October 12, 2020

St Landry Parish Emergency Declaration -Hurricane Delta

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October 7, 2020

Fifth Art Wrapped Traffic Box Pays Homage to Early Rural Life in South Louisiana

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2020 (Opelousas, LA) –A fifth art wrapped traffic box was unveiled on Wednesday, September 30th in...

October 1, 2020

Fifth Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box Scheduled to be Unveiled this evening at 5:30 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2020 Fifth Art Traffic Signal Box to be Unveiled September 30th in Downtown Opelousas (Opelousas, LA)...

September 30, 2020

Fifth Art Traffic Signal Box to be Unveiled September 30th in Downtown Opelousas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2020 Fifth Art Traffic Signal Box to be Unveiled September 30th in Downtown Opelousas (Opelousas,...

September 22, 2020

Mayor’s Update for the City

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September 9, 2020

Submissions for September 8 City Council Agenda Due by Noon on Thursday

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September 2, 2020

Notice of Public Hearing

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September 1, 2020

Planning & Commissioning Meeting NOTICE

Due to the Labor Day holiday closure on09/07/2020, the Planning Commission meeting has been changed to09/08/2020 at 9:00 a.m. /s/ City...

September 1, 2020

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

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August 25, 2020

Notice for Public Hearing

News Paper Publications Refunding Bonds Publication 8/25/2020 Public Hearing Documents ORD Sales Tax Refunding Opelousas 2020 Version...

August 24, 2020

Fourth Art Traffic Box Unveiled in Opelousas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2020 Fourth Art Traffic Box Unveiled in Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) – A fourth art wrapped traffic signal...

August 20, 2020

Covid-19 Testing at Southwest La Primary Health Care Center

Where: Southwest La Primary Health Care Center When: Monday – Friday Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m....

August 19, 2020

Announcement • Boxed Art • News

Third Opelousas Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box Scheduled for Unveiling

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2020 Third Opelousas Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box Scheduled for Unveiling (Opelousas, LA) –Opelousas...

August 3, 2020

Notice of Public Hearing

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July 30, 2020

Council Meeting Date Change

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July 30, 2020

I-49 Midway Corridor Project Envisioning Meeting

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July 28, 2020

Notice of Special Meeting

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July 16, 2020

COVID-19 Testing Opelousas Civic Center Friday, July 17, 2020

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July 16, 2020

Notice of Public Hearing

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July 15, 2020

July 15 COVID Testing Site in Opelousas

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July 14, 2020

July 15th COVID Testing Site in Opelousas

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July 14, 2020

Mobile Testing Sites in Acadiana for Week of July 13

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July 14, 2020

NOTICE

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July 11, 2020

Ordinance #4 of 2020 (Water Rates)

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July 10, 2020

In recognition of the July Fourth holiday City Hall hours will go as follows

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July 1, 2020

Announcement • Boxed Art • Main Street News

Art Wrapped Traffic Box Unveiled in Downtown Opelousas

(Opelousas, LA) – A traffic signal box featuring the art of Sue Boagni was unveiled Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in downtown Opelousas. ...

June 25, 2020

COVID-19 Testing, Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Opelousas Civic Center

Southwest Louisiana Primary Health Care with support from the City of Opelousas will be offering COVID-19 testing at the Opelousas Civic...

June 23, 2020

Downtown Traffic Signal Box Art to be Unveiled

(Opelousas, LA) – Another traffic signal box is scheduled to be unveiled to the public as part of a city enhancement project titled Boxed...

June 19, 2020

Opelousas Tree of Life Mural Unveiled as Part of 300th Anniversary

(Opelousas) -A community mural celebrating the city’s 300-year anniversary was unveiled Sunday, June 14, 2020 in conjunction with a...

June 17, 2020

LOUISIANA MAIN STREET OFFERS RESTORATION GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR DOWNTOWN OPELOUSAS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS

For Immediate Release June 15, 2020 LOUISIANA MAIN STREET OFFERS RESTORATION GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR DOWNTOWN OPELOUSAS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY...

June 16, 2020

City of Opelousas Opens 50-Year Old Time Capsule and Unveils 300th Anniversary Community Mural

Opelousas, LA – A time capsule buried half a century ago in Opelousas for the city’s 250th anniversary was opened Sunday, June 14,...

June 15, 2020

Notice Regarding Water Rate Changes, Effective June 15th

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June 11, 2020

City Officials to Open Time Capsule Buried 50 Years Ago

On Sunday, June 14th, Mayor Alsandor and City of Opelousas officials will open a time capsule that was sealed and buried 50 years ago in...

June 8, 2020

Baseball & Softball Registration

Opelousas Parks & Recreation has opened registration for softball and baseball programs. Please note the original registration dates...

June 7, 2020

COVID Testing Friday, June 5 at Opelousas Civic Center

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June 4, 2020

PROPERTY TAX SALE CANCELLED

DUE TO COVID-19 THE CITY OF OPELOUSAS ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX SALE SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 2, 2020 HAS BEEN CANCELLED...

June 1, 2020

City of Opelousas Honors Bodemuller the Printer with 2020 Historic District Preservation Award

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May 28, 2020

COVID-19 Testing May 29th at Opelousas Civic Center

COVID-19 testing will be taking place again on Friday in Opelousas. Southwest Primary will be setting up testing at the Opelousas Civic...

May 27, 2020

Respond your way to the 2020 Census

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May 21, 2020

Important Information regarding the 2020 Census

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May 20, 2020

COVID-19 Testing, Friday, May 22, 2020 at the Opelousas Civic Center

Southwest Louisiana Primary Health Care with support from the City of Opelousas will be offering COVID-19 testing at the Opelousas Civic...

May 20, 2020

City Wide Curfew Extended to May 29

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May 15, 2020

Meals 2 Go Scheduled for May 30th at Opelousas Civic Center

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May 14, 2020

Second Harvest Food Drive set for May 21

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May 14, 2020

COVID-19 Testing Friday, May 15, 2020 at the Opelousas Civic Center

Southwest Louisiana Primary Health Care with support from the City of Opelousas will be offering COVID-19 testing at the Opelousas Civic...

May 12, 2020

Rescheduled 2020 Elections

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May 12, 2020

Council Meeting Rescheduled

May 12, 2020, City Council Meeting has been rescheduled. THE MAY 12,2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THE FOLLOWING...

May 11, 2020

MUNICIPAL FIRE and POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Meeting

City of Opelousas MUNICIPAL FIRE and POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Regular MeetingOpelousas City Hall- Council Chambers- 105 N. Main Street-...

May 9, 2020

COVID-19 Testing Friday, May 8, 2020 at the Opelousas Civic Center

Southwest Louisiana Primary Health Care with support from the City of Opelousas will be offering COVID-19 testing at the Opelousas...

May 6, 2020

Complimentary Masks for Opelousas Residents

The complimentary mask distribution for Opelousas will be held Thursday, May 7 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Opelousas Civic Center....

May 5, 2020

Council Meeting Rescheduled

The May 12, 2020 City Council Meeting has been rescheduled. THE MAY 12, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THE FOLLOWING...

May 4, 2020

A Special Meeting will be held this Friday, May 1, 2020

April 30, 2020 A special meeting of the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the City of Opelousas, State of Louisiana, has been ordered and...

April 30, 2020

COVID-19 TESTING ON MAY 1, 2020

On Friday, May 1, 2020 Southwest LA Primary Health Care Center will be offering Covid-19 testing. The testing begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends...

April 29, 2020

The April 14 City Council Meeting has been rescheduled

THE APRIL 14, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO NEXT TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2020 AT 5:00 PM. THE MEETING WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED...

April 16, 2020

COVID-19 Meeting Protocol

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April 9, 2020

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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April 1, 2020

Social Distancing Saves Lives

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March 27, 2020

March 23-Mayor’s Statement Regarding Governor’s Statewide Public Health Executive Order 2020-1

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March 23, 2020

March 22 – UPDATE FROM MAYOR REGARDING COVID-19

Dear City of Opelousas Citizens: I hope and pray that each of you are well as together we face the uncertainty, challenges and hardships...

March 22, 2020

News Release from St. Landry Parish Government regarding Student Meals 3/14/20

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Van Reed, vreed@stlpg.org March 14, 2020 St. Landry School Lunches will be Distributed from...

March 15, 2020

Boxed Art Unveiling featuring artwork by Local artist Jerome Ford

The first vinyl wrapped Boxed Art for the city was unveiled on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. The art themed box is located at the intersection...

January 16, 2020

Opelousas to Turn Traffic Boxes into Works of Art

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2020 (Opelousas, LA) –Ordinary metal traffic boxes in Opelousas will be transformed into canvases for...

January 7, 2020

Opelousas to Celebrate 300 Years

For Immediate Release January 3, 2020 Opelousas – This year the City of Opelousas will celebrate 300 years of rich history, culture and...

January 3, 2020

Opelousas to Turn Traffic Boxes into Works of Art

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 2020 (Opelousas, LA) –Ordinary metal traffic boxes in Opelousas will be transformed into canvases for...

January 3, 2020

City New Year’s Holiday Hours

The City of Opelousas wishes all our residents a very happy and safe New Year’s Day holiday. In observance of the holiday, City Hall and...

December 30, 2019

City Themed Board Game is Opelousas-opoly

Opelousas-opoly can be purchased for $30 at the Opelousas Tourist Info Center located at Le Vieux Village and at select businesses...

December 18, 2019

Opelousas Tourism and Main Street Unveil 2019 Christmas Ornament featuring Holy Ghost Catholic Church

For Immediate Release December 10, 2019 (Opelousas, LA) – Opelousas Main Street, Inc. and the City of Opelousas Tourism are excited to...

December 10, 2019

City Hall Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, City Hall will close at 2 PM on Wednesday, November 27 and re-open on Monday, December 2, 2019....

November 27, 2019

Thanksgiving for those in Need

The Thanks-Giving Committee will be hosting our 4th annual Thanksgiving dinner for residents of St. Landry Parish who are not fortunate...

November 21, 2019

Opelousas Awarded Arts Grant for Celebration Mural

Opelousas, LA – As the City of Opelousas prepares to celebrate its tricentennial in 2020, the community will be able to take part in the...

November 20, 2019

City of Opelousas Employees receiving training

City employees take part in required Sexual Assault training administered by Karen Day White, Executive Council, with the Louisiana...

November 18, 2019

AARP GRANT FUNDS ADA SEATING FOR DOWNTOWN AREA

Opelousas, LA – A grant awarded to the City of Opelousas from AARP will help to enhance public areas around downtown Opelousas. Recently,...

October 31, 2019

Bodemuller the Printer Building on Selected as $10K Louisiana Main Street Grant Recipient

For Immediate Release October 30, 2019 OPELOUSAS, LA- Bodemuller the Printer in downtown Opelousas has been selected as one of the...

October 30, 2019

Halloween Trick-or- Treating Times Scheduled for Thursday, October 31 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM

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October 9, 2019

NOTICE FROM MAYOR ALSANDOR

Good Afternoon Opelousas, The City Administration is informing you that Mouton Street between Hayward and Park Avenue will closed until...

September 23, 2019

Meeting Regarding Proposed Apartment Community Scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 25th at Opelousas City Hall

(Opelousas,LA) – A Neighborhood Meeting regarding the proposed apartments for apartment community in Opelousas is scheduled for will...

September 21, 2019

New Lights Installed at Donald Gardner Stadium

A view from high above Donald Gardner Stadium from a lift truck as workers install new lights for the stadium prior to the inaugural Zydeco...

September 13, 2019

2019 South City Tennis Program

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August 26, 2019

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Presents donation for Local Churches at City Council Meeting

(August 13, 2019) Dr. David Marion, with the 41st Grand Basileus of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, presented a $12-thousand donation to...

August 14, 2019

White House Officials Tour Opelousas for Opportunity Zone Round Tables

(August 6, 2019) – Members of the White House Opportunity Revitalization Council (WHORC) met with local, regional and state leaders...

August 9, 2019

City Officials Take Part in New School Year Kick-Off

(Opelousas, LA) – On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, Mayor Alsandor and city officials took part in the third annual St. Landry Parish...

August 8, 2019

Property Tax Sale 2019

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August 1, 2019

CLECO Meeting

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July 23, 2019

2019 Tax Sale

Tax Sale Listing 2019 Tax Sale Listing Hit Ctrl-F and then search for your last name. Keep clicking next until you find your name. $14.01...

July 10, 2019

Roland McCarthy passed away

To the employees and citizens of Opelousas, It is with heavy hearts and our deepest regret to inform everyone of the loss of an employee...

June 16, 2019

New City Hall Hours

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June 15, 2019

Students Participate in Art Exhibit at Opelousas Museum

(Opelousas, LA) – Over 70 students participated in a student art exhibit held at the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center this...

May 30, 2019

Happy Mother’s Day from the City of Opelousas

God has blessed me and the citizens of the City of Opelousas, not only with great employees, but wonderful MOTHERS! Mayor Julius Alsandor...

May 11, 2019

Mayor Alasandor First 100 Days

Mayor Alsandor would like everyone in Opelousas to know what has been going on in his first 100 days. He wants everyone to know that Rome...

May 10, 2019

MAYOR ALSANDOR URGES CAUTION AS RAIN CONTINUES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2019 OPELOUSAS MAYOR URGES CAUTION AS RAIN CONTINUES (Opelousas, La) – With the abundance of rainfall and...

May 10, 2019

City Court Recognized as Model Rural Court

The Opelousas City Court despite its limited jurisdiction is a recognized “model” rural court within the state of...

April 21, 2019

City Wins 2019 Cleanest City Award in District

LOUISIANA GARDEN CLUB PRESENTS DISTRICT CLEANEST CITY AWARD TO CITY OF OPELOUSAS (Opelousas, LA) – With the efforts of city staff,...

April 19, 2019

City Officials Presented with Tricentennial Flag

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April 19, 2019

Mayor Alsandor

Congratulations to Mayor Alsandor!...

March 10, 2019

NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION: CITY OF OPELOUSAS TAP GRANT H.011844 – Opelousas Sidewalks

Construction for the downtown Landry Street sidewalk improvement project, which includes both sides of Landry Street between Court and...

May 16, 2023

OPELOUSAS MAIN STREET RECOGNIZED AS 2022 MAIN STREET AMERICA AFFILIATE

Opelousas, LA – Opelousas Main Street has been designated as an Affiliate Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance...

May 9, 2023

May 11th Music & Market to feature Leon Chavis & the Zydeco Flames

(Opelousas, LA) —Music & Market wraps up this Thursday, May 11th in downtown Opelousas with popular Southwest Louisiana Zydeco band Leon...

May 9, 2023

CITY OF OPELOUSAS RECEIVES TRASH RECEPTACLES THROUGH KEEP LOUISANA BEAUTIFUL GRANT

(Opelousas, LA) – Opelousas Tourism is excited to have been one of the award recipients of the 2023 Trash Receptacle Grant from Keep...

May 3, 2023

Music & Market to feature The Cypress Band with Willie Tee & Lynn August

(Opelousas, LA) —Music & Market continues its four-week Spring series on Thursday, May 4th. The relaunched series is held on Thursday...

April 28, 2023

The Talented Arts Program of St. Landry Parish Art Exhibit Scheduled for May 12

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April 25, 2023

Music & Market Continues April 27 with Don Fontenot et Les Amis de la Louisiane

(Opelousas, LA) —Music & Market continues its four-week Spring series in Opelousas on April 27th with popular Cajun music band, Don...

April 25, 2023

La Table Francaise Scheduled for April 26

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April 20, 2023

The Return of Music & Market Kicks off April 20 in Opelousas

(Opelousas, LA) —Music & Market returns to the Opelousas live music scene for a four-week Spring series beginning Thursday, April 20th....

April 11, 2023

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

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

March 21, 2023

La Table Francaise Scheduled for March 29

La Table Française takes place Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in the Whiteville School House at Le Vieux Village, which is located at 828 E....

March 15, 2023

Grant Opportunity: 2023 Louisiana Main Street Historic Revitalization Grant

2023 Main Street Map 2023 Paul Bruhn Louisiana Main Street HRSP Grant Guidelines...

March 1, 2023

CITY OF OPELOUSAS AWARDED KEEP LOUISIANA BEAUTIFUL TRASH RECEPTACLE GRANT

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February 23, 2023

Student Arts Expo Scheduled for March 4

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February 14, 2023

Nashville Recording Artist Kylie Frey to Lead Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade

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February 7, 2023

JAVA SQUARE CAFÉ’ IN OPELOUSAS SELECTED AS $10K MAIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE GRANT

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January 12, 2023

New Signage Identifying Native Trees and Plants Installed at Le Vieux Village Historic Attraction

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December 27, 2022

Opelousas Main Street and Tourism Office Unveil 2022 Christmas Ornament featuring the Venus House

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December 1, 2022

Former New Orleans Saints Player Devery Henderson to Serve as 2022 Opelousas Christmas Parade Marshal

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November 29, 2022

TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL HAPPENS SATURDAY

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October 26, 2022

Former Fa-Kouri Building and Duplex on Main Street Awarded 2022 Historic District Preservation Award

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October 12, 2022

OPELOUSAS CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, DEC 8th

2022 Christmas Parade Guidelines 2022 Christmas Parade Form Entry 2022 Christmas Parade Sponsor Opportunities...

October 7, 2022

TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 29TH AT SOUTH CITY PARK

For Immediate Release October 3, 2022 OPELOUSAS TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 29TH AT SOUTH CITY PARK (Opelousas, LA)...

October 3, 2022

Six Downtown Opelousas Property Owners Awarded Business Improvement Grant

For Immediate Release August 19, 2022 Building Improvement Grants Awarded to Six Businesses in Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) –Six business...

August 19, 2022

Annual Zydeco Breakfast Scheduled for September 3rd in Opelousas

For Immediate Release August 2, 2022 Annual Zydeco Breakfast Scheduled...

August 2, 2022

Folk Roots Kids Cajun and Creole Camp

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2022 Folk Roots Kids Cajun and Creole Camp Kicks Off at Le Vieux Village in Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) – Le...

June 16, 2022

Attractions • Boxed Art • Press Release

Opelousas Boxed Art Number Ten Unveiled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2022 Opelousas Boxed Art Number Ten Unveiled (Opelousas,...

June 15, 2022

Main Street Restoration Grant

For Immediate Release June 6, 2022 RESTORATION GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR DOWNTOWN OPELOUSAS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY (Opelousas, LA) –The...

June 6, 2022

Boxed Art • Press Release

Opelousas Art Wrapped Traffic Box Scheduled for Unveiling on Wednesday, June 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2022 Another Art Wrapped...

June 6, 2022

Clifton Chenier Centennial Committee Announces Call to Artists

The Clifton Chenier Centennial Committee (CCCC), with support from the City of Opelousas, is pleased to announce a Call for Artists to...

May 17, 2022

Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association to Honor ‘Healthcare Heroes’ as Grand Marshals for 2022 Mardi Gras Parade

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2022 Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association to...

February 11, 2022

Main Street News • Press Release • Uncategorized

ARPEGGIO’S LOUNGE & EVENT CENTER IN OPELOUSAS AWARDED MAIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE GRANT

OPELOUSAS, LA- Arpeggio’s Lounge and Event Center in downtown Opelousas has been selected as one of the latest recipients of a...

January 4, 2022

La Table Française

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 28, 2021 WHAT: La Table Française WHEN: Wednesday, December 29, 2021 TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m....

December 28, 2021

2021 Opelousas Main Street Ornament features Historic Silos

For Immediate ReleaseDecember 15, 2021 2021 Opelousas Main Street Ornament features Historic Silos (Opelousas, LA) – Opelousas Main...

December 15, 2021

Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade Scheduled for December 9th

For Immediate ReleaseNovember 22, 2021 OPELOUSAS CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE SCHEDULED FOR DEC 9th Opelousas, LA – The City of...

November 23, 2021

City of Opelousas to Host Trick or Treat Trail along South City Park Walking Trail

For Immediate Release October 19, 2021 CITY OF OPELOUSAS TO HOST TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL ALONG SOUTH CITY PARK WALKING TRAIL (Opelousas,...

October 21, 2021

La’ Bellevue Petit Chateau and Former Austin Perkins Home Awarded 2021 Historic District Preservation Award

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October 13, 2021

Building Improvement Grant Awards $10-Thousand to Five Businesses in Downtown Opelousas

(Opelousas, LA) – The City of Opelousas, Opelousas Downtown Development District (ODDD) and Opelousas Main Street, Inc. (OMS) are...

September 24, 2021

Annual Zydeco Breakfast Scheduled for September 4th in Opelousas

For Immediate Release September 1, 2021 Annual Zydeco Breakfast Scheduled for September 4th in...

September 1, 2021

39th Annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival Goes Virtual

For Immediate Release August 31, 2021 39th Annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival Goes Virtual (Opelousas, LA) – The 39th...

August 31, 2021

Opelousas Downtown Masterplan Officially Adopted by City Council

Bill Rodier(337) 467-9563 (cell)(337) 948-1391 (office)BillR@stlandryed.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Opelousas Downtown Masterplan Officially...

August 17, 2021

Ninth Opelousas Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box Scheduled for Unveiling on June 25th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2021 City of Opelousas...

June 21, 2021

The City of Opelousas Unveils Redesigned Website

For Immediate...

June 8, 2021

King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier, honored with Clifton Chenier Day

For Immediate Release June 8, 2021 KING OF ZYDECO HONORED WITH CLIFTON CHENIER DAY OPELOUSAS, La. –...

June 8, 2021

Boxed Art • Press Release

Eighth Art Wrapped Traffic Box Unveiled in Opelousas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2021 Eighth Art Wrapped Traffic Box Unveiled in Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) – Another art-wrapped traffic...

June 7, 2021

Main Street News • Message from the Mayor • Press Release

OPELOUSAS MAIN STREET RECEIVES 2021 NATIONAL MAIN STREET ACCREDITATION

For Immediate Release June 4, 2021 Opelousas...

June 4, 2021

Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grant Applications are now open for downtown commercial buildings

For Immediate Release June 1, 2021 LOUSIANA MAIN STREET OFFERS RESTORATION GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS...

June 1, 2021

Building Improvement Grant Applications are now open for qualified Opelousas business owners

For Immediate ReleaseJune 1, 2021 BUILDING IMPROVEMENT GRANT INITIATIVE ANNOUNCED FOR QUALIFIED OPELOUSAS BUSINESS OWNERS...

June 1, 2021

Eighth Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box Scheduled to be Unveiled on June 7th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2021 Eighth Art Wrapped Traffic Box to be Unveiled in Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) – Opelousas Tourism is...

May 25, 2021

Creole-Zydeco Themed Art Wrapped Traffic Boxed Unveiled in Opelousas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2021 Creole-Zydeco Themed Art Wrapped Traffic Boxed Unveiled in Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) – A traffic...

March 19, 2021

Announcement • Main Street News • News • Press Release

Louisiana Main Street Historic Revitalization Grant Application is Open

The Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program (HRSP) will provide funds to encourage the revitalization of historic downtown commercial...

February 3, 2021

Fifth Art Traffic Signal Box to be Unveiled September 30th in Downtown Opelousas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2020 Fifth Art Traffic Signal Box to be Unveiled September 30th in Downtown Opelousas (Opelousas,...

September 22, 2020

Fourth Art Traffic Box Unveiled in Opelousas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2020 Fourth Art Traffic Box Unveiled in Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) – A fourth art wrapped traffic signal...

August 20, 2020

Historic Revitalization Subgrant Grant Funding Available for Property Owners in Main Street District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2020 HISTORIC PROPERTY OWNERS IN DOWNTOWN OPELOUSAS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR REVITALIZATION GRANTS FOR...

February 4, 2020

Bodemuller the Printer Building on Selected as $10K Louisiana Main Street Grant Recipient

For Immediate Release October 30, 2019 OPELOUSAS, LA- Bodemuller the Printer in downtown Opelousas has been selected as one of the...

October 30, 2019

Preservation Grant Helps Fund Signage for Historic Opelousas Corners 6/12/19

(Opelousas, LA) – Bronze plaques that highlight some of the former merchants and property owners can now be seen on various corners in...

June 12, 2019