Announcements

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

City-wide Boil Advisory Lifted

February 21, 2021 Update The boil advisory for the City of Opelousas has been lifted. The Department of Health & Hospitals has tested...

February 21, 2021

Message from Mayor Regarding Conserving Water

February 18, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Message from Mayor Regarding Conserving Water To the citizens of Opelousas, We are encouraged by...

February 18, 2021

Good morning Opelousas, I hope all is well with each of you and that you are all safe and protected from Mother Nature’s elements. ...

February 16, 2021

Water Bill Payments and Inclement Weather

Since City Hall will be closed Monday and Tuesday due to inclement weather conditions, water bill payments that are due on Monday,...

February 15, 2021

February 14 Message from Mayor Regarding Winter Conditions and Safety

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14 Message from Mayor Regarding Winter Conditions and Safety (Opelousas, Louisiana) – After...

February 14, 2021

Safety tips for upcoming winter weather conditions

Before the arrival of the winter weather conditions, citizens are advised to take the necessary safety precautions for extreme cold. Please...

February 12, 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

Precautions for the upcoming winter weather-like conditions

As we move toward winter weather-like conditions predicted for our area this week and weekend, the safety of our residents is a top...

February 8, 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

Le Petite Fiddles Exhibit Unveiled in Downtown Opelousas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2020 Le Petite Fiddles Exhibit Unveiled in Downtown Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) — A new exhibit, Le...

December 14, 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

Message from Mayor Alsandor regarding St. Landry Parish Thanksgiving Dinner

November 20, 2020 Good morning citizens of Opelousas, The Thanksgiving Committee will be hosting our 5th annual Thanksgiving dinner for St....

November 20, 2020

Le Petite Fiddles Exhibit Coming to Downtown Opelousas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2020 (Opelousas, LA) —Opelousas Tourism, along with the Celebrate Opelousas 300 Commission and...

November 19, 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

Message from Mayor Alsandor regarding rise in COVID-19 numbers

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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

Message from Mayor Alsandor regarding 2020 Safe Halloween in Opelousas

Good afternoon, While the City of Opelousas is not encouraging nor supporting door-to-door trick-or-treating this Halloween, we are...

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

Message from Mayor Alsandor regarding Hurricane Zeta

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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

Message from Mayor Alsandor – Update on Swarms of mosquitoes in Opelousas

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October 21, 2020

Message from Mayor Alsandor – Second Harvest Food Drive

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October 20, 2020

Message from Mayor Alsandor – Update on power restoration and debris

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October 16, 2020

Message from Mayor Alsandor – Update on power restoration, debris, and the 2020 Census

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October 15, 2020

Message from Mayor – Electricity and water update

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October 14, 2020

Message from Mayor Alsandor – Progress on power restoration resulting from Hurricane Delta

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October 14, 2020

Message from Mayor- Distribution of supplies on Wednesday, October 14, 2020

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October 13, 2020

Message from Mayor Alsandor – Update on power restoration

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October 13, 2020

Message from Mayor Alsandor regarding distribution site for MREs, water, and ice

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October 13, 2020

10/12/2020 Council Meeting Rescheduled

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October 12, 2020

Message from Mayor regarding Hurricane Delta

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October 12, 2020

Announcement • News

10/9/2020 Office Closure

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October 8, 2020

St Landry Parish Emergency Declaration -Hurricane Delta

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October 7, 2020

October 7- Message from Mayor regarding 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

Message from Mayor Alsandor regarding Tailgating Activities

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September 29, 2020

Announcement • News

Mayor Alsandor’s message on the importance of the 2020 Census

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September 23, 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

Message from Mayor August 27

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August 27, 2020

August 26 Message from Mayor regarding Storm Preparation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2020 MESSAGE FROM MAYOR REGARDING STORM PREPARATION To the citizens of Opelousas, The City, along with...

August 25, 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

August 23 Message from Mayor regarding Tropical Systems

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August 23, 2020

Announcement • News • Press Release

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 • 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

July 29th – Message from Mayor Alsandor regarding Covid

MESSAGE FROM MAYOR ALSANDOR July 29, 2020 Hello Opelousas, As many precautionary measures I have taken and continue to take especially...

July 29, 2020

I-49 Midway Corridor Project Envisioning Meeting

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July 28, 2020

July 24th Message from Mayor

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July 24, 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

Message from Mayor on Protecting Yourself and Others from COVID-19

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July 11, 2020

NOTICE

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July 11, 2020

Ordinance #4 of 2020 (Water Rates)

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July 10, 2020

Message from Mayor Regarding City Water Services

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July 7, 2020

Message from Mayor – July 3

Dear Opelousas citizens, On behalf of the City of Opelousas, our city council members along with myself, I send greetings while wishing...

July 3, 2020

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

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July 1, 2020

Cleco to complete service reliability improvements in Opelousas during final outage

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June 26, 2020

Message from Mayor – Friday, June 26

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June 26, 2020

Announcement • 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

MESSAGE FROM MAYOR TO GRADUATES

(Opelousas, La) – On behalf of the Opelousas City Council, I would like to extend a warm congratulations to all of the many young women...

June 19, 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

MESSAGE FROM MAYOR REGARDING PARK UPGRADES

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June 19, 2020

2nd Annual Summer Fly In & Vintage War Bird Expo

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June 19, 2020

CLECO planned power outage in Opelousas

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June 17, 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

JUNE 12 MESSAGE FROM MAYOR

Good evening Citizens of Opelousas, I send greetings to all and wish each of you a blessed and safe weekend. I urge each citizen to...

June 13, 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

Message from Mayor Regarding Phase 2 Reopening & City Services

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June 3, 2020

Message from Mayor Regarding Phase 2 Reopening

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June 3, 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

Message from Mayor – Water Customer Services to Resume June 1 at Municipal Plaza

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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

Mayor’s Memorial Day Message

Dear Opelousas residents, The Memorial Day weekend typically marks the beginning of summer and along with that comes social gatherings,...

May 23, 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

Message from Mayor Regarding Unwanted Behavior and Community Safety

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May 15, 2020

Message from Mayor Phase 1 Reopening for City Services and Buildings

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May 15, 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

Message from Mayor Alsandor on Phase One Reopening

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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

Historic District Commission Meeting Thursday, May 7, 2020

The Historic District Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 4:00 pm. inside of the Whiteville School House located...

May 6, 2020

Message from Mayor Alsandor regarding City Water Services

Hello Opelousas citizens, As each of us are acutely aware, we are confronting changes in our lives that we have never experienced before....

May 6, 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

Thank you message from Mayor regarding Meals for Kids event:

April 27, 2020 Dear Opelousas Citizens, I hope all is well and may God be with each of you this week. As our residents and businesses...

April 27, 2020

Message from Mayor regarding reopening of businesses

April 22, 2020 Good afternoon citizens of Opelousas, First, let me say I hope all is well with each of you and that you are safe and doing...

April 22, 2020

Message from Mayor – Shop Safe and Shop Local for Residents and Businesses

Shop Safe and Shop Local for Residents and Businesses The City of Opelousas would like to announce that Waffle House will be reopening...

April 22, 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

Message from Mayor regarding Potential Severe Weather

Citizens of Opelousas, On Thursday evening, we experienced some severe weather along with a torrential down pour. Weather forecasters...

April 11, 2020

Cleco warns customers of potential severe weather this weekend

Cleco advises customers to prepare for severe weather PINEVILLE, La. – April 10, 2020 – Severe weather is expected to sweep across...

April 11, 2020

COVID-19 Meeting Protocol

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 01 OF 2O2O PROVIDING FOR EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPEN MEETINGS OF THE OPELOUSAS CITY COUNCIL...

April 9, 2020

APRIL 6, 2020 – MESSAGE FROM MAYOR ALSANDOR

April 6, 2020 Good Morning to All and the Citizens of Opelousas, I pray and hope all is well with each of you and your families. As we...

April 6, 2020

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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April 1, 2020

March 30-Message from Mayor Regarding COVID-19

Good Afternoon Citizens of Opelousas, I truly hope all is well. As we enter another week where we continue to confront COVID-19, I ask each...

March 30, 2020

March 27- MAYOR’S MESSAGE REGARDING PREVENTIVE MEASURES RELATED TO COVID 19-converted

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March 27, 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

March 18 – UPDATE FROM MAYOR REGARDING COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2020 UPDATE FROM MAYOR REGARDING COVID-19 (Opelousas, LA) Opelousas officials are closely monitoring all...

March 18, 2020

Information and Updates related to COVID-19

March 23-Mayor’s Statement Regarding Governor Edward’s statewide Public Public Health Executive Order 2020-1 Message from Mayor...

March 16, 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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WHAT: La Table Française conversation group DATE: February 26, 2020 TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. WHERE: The Schoolhouse at Le Vieux...

February 18, 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

Mayor’s Christmas Message

Friends and Neighbors, On behalf of the City Council, City staff and my family, I would like to take this opportunity to wish your family...

December 24, 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

All Public Schools will be dismissed today 12/16/19

The Mayor and City Administration would like to inform the public that Superintendent Patrick Jenkins is dismissing all public schools...

December 16, 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

Thanksgiving Message from Mayor

During this time of the year, helping those in need is one of the best ways to make a difference in our Community. With Generous support...

November 28, 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

Veterans Day Message from Mayor Alsandor

To the great citizens of Opelousas, On behalf of the City of Opelousas, I would like to wish and send each of you and your families a safe...

November 11, 2019

Message from Opelousas Police Dept. Regarding Parade Barricade Set Up for Creole Festival Parade

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PSA The Opelousas Police Department would like to inform the public that barricades along the Creole Festival Parade...

November 1, 2019

Message from Mayor Alsandor regarding Parade Cleanup Efforts

Good Afternoon Opelousas, On behalf of City Officials and City Administration, along with the Opelousas Police Department, we are taking...

November 1, 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

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE DEC 12th IN DOWNTOWN OPELOUSAS (NEW ROUTE)

The City of Opelousas is proud to present the Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2019. This...

October 29, 2019

City of Opelousas Presents the Annual Lighting of Le Vieux Village

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2019 City of Opelousas Presents the Annual Lighting of Le Vieux Village Friday, December 6th (Opelousas,...

October 17, 2019

Annual Safe Halloween for Kids at Le Vieux Village

For Immediate Release October 14, 2019 (Opelousas, LA)— The city of Opelousas is proud to host the 17th Annual Safe Halloween for Kids at...

October 9, 2019

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

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October 9, 2019

MESSAGE FROM MAYOR ALSANDOR REGARDING MOUTON STREET BRIDGE

Good morning Opelousas and all of its citizens. We, Public Works (contractor) and the city, just completed bridge repairs on the Mouton...

October 3, 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

Message from Mayor Alsandor to Citizens of Opelousas Regarding Storm

Message from Mayor Alsandor to Citizens of Opelousas: On behalf of the city’s administration, Police Chief Martin Mclendon and Fire Chief...

July 14, 2019

UPDATED: Curfew in Effect for Opelousas until 6 a.m. Sunday, July 14th

UPDATED* (July 13, 2019)- Opelousas Police Chief Martin McClendon, along with Mayor Julius Alsandor, have adjusted the curfew for the...

July 12, 2019

OPELOUSAS MAYOR URGES DRIVERS TO BE CAREFUL WHILE OUT ON ROADS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Opelousas, La) – Mayor Julius Alsandor urges drivers to use caution while out on streets and roads during the...

July 12, 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

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

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE DEC 12th IN DOWNTOWN OPELOUSAS (NEW ROUTE)

The City of Opelousas is proud to present the Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2019. This...

October 29, 2019

City of Opelousas Presents the Annual Lighting of Le Vieux Village

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2019 City of Opelousas Presents the Annual Lighting of Le Vieux Village Friday, December 6th (Opelousas,...

October 17, 2019

Music & Market Kicks Off October 4th with Lil Pookie & the Zydeco Sensations

For Immediate Release August 20, 2019 Music & Market Kicks Off October 4th with Lil Pookie & the Zydeco Sensations (Opelousas,...

August 20, 2019

Storm Preparation

Sandbags for the Storm PUBLIC NOTICE:Mayor Alsandor and his Administrative Team just want to remind you, the citizens of Opelousas, to...

July 11, 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

Main Street Restoration Grants Available for Downtown Commercial Property Owners 5/13/2019

For Immediate Release LOUISIANA MAIN STREET OFFERS RESTORATION GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS (Opelousas, LA)...

May 13, 2019