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• Two children killed in Opelousas house fire

  January 5, 2022 7:01 AM

  OPELOUSAS- Two boys were killed in a fire Wednesday, KATC reports. The news outlet says the fire occurred at a residence on the 1900 block of Jake Drive in Opelousas. Fire Chief Charles Mason of The Opelousas Fire Department confirmed that the deadly blaze took the lives of... more »

• Fatal St. Landry Parish crash leaves one woman dead, a second hospitalized

  December 3, 2021 4:34 AM

  OPELOUSAS – Authorities say a 61-year-old woman from Alexandria was killed in a Thursday morning crash on US Highway 71 in St. Landry Parish. Louisiana State Police identified the woman as Debra A. Wunstel and said it was shortly before 8 a.m. when she was traveling along US 71... more »

• Couple charged for allegedly stealing thousands from an elderly relative under their care

  April 17, 2021 8:04 PM

  OPELOUSAS - A couple has been charged for exploiting their elderly family member, allegedly stealing thousands from her over five months. Crystal Andrus, 40, and Allen Andrus, 32, used their 62-year-old relative's debit card without permission while she was living under their care, officials say. When St. Landry... more »

• Opelousas police officer charged with beating Black teen remains on paid leave

  June 23, 2020 6:47 AM

  OPELOUSAS - An Opelousas Police Officer who turned himself in to authorities once accusations of brutality surfaced, is allowed to keep his job for the immediate future, despite five pending felony charges related to his alleged assault of a Black teen. According to The Advocate , Opelousas Police Sgt.... more »

• Evangeline Downs reopens with social distancing restrictions

  May 21, 2020 8:00 AM

  OPELOUSAS - After temporarily shutting its doors due to the COVID health crisis, a popular racetrack and casino is reopening with social distancing restrictions. According to KATC , though Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino in Opelousas will be open, guests will see noticeable differences in its day to day... more »

• City of Opelousas prepares to furlough 30 employees due to pandemic

  May 1, 2020 12:29 PM

  OPELOUSAS - Announcements of layoffs and furloughs have become disturbingly common as the pandemic continues to take its toll on Louisiana's economy. According to KATC , as of May 1, the City of Opelousas plans to furlough thirty of its employees due to economic problems caused by the spread... more »

• Opelousas hit hard by storm, city workers begin clean up efforts

  April 10, 2020 12:16 PM

  ST. LANDRY PARISH - After a severe storm struck the area, residents in Opelousas and the surrounding area have had their power restored and are beginning to clean up. According to KATC , Opelousas Mayor Julius Alsandor said that around 1,200 residents lost power during the storms. The... more »

• Three injured during late night shooting at Opelousas restaurant

  February 23, 2020 3:04 PM

  OPELOUSAS - Police say three people were shot during a Saturday night incident in Opelousas. According to KATC , none of their injuries were life-threatening and each of the three were taken to an area hospital for treatment. The shooting occurred inside of an after-hours restaurant called The... more »

• Son of deputy accused of burning Opelousas area churches pleads guilty

  February 10, 2020 6:24 AM

  LAFAYETTE — Holden Matthews, the suspect in a series of fires set at African American churches in Opelousas last spring, has pleaded guilty in federal court. Matthews had originally pleaded not guilty, but on Monday morning he changed his plea, admitting to intentionally setting fire to three Baptist churches... more »

• Man found dead identified as son of woman recently killed in a hit and run

  December 10, 2019 7:41 AM

  ST. LANDRY – St. Landry Sheriff’s deputies have discovered that a body found Saturday was the son of a woman who was killed in a hit-and-run crash that same day. According to KATC , 18-year-old Chance Greene’s body was found on Austin and Blossom Road in Opelousas. Deputies... more »

• Opelousas mayor surrenders Friday morning

  November 3, 2017 9:04 AM

  ST. LANDRY PARISH- Opelousas Mayor Reggie Tatum has surrendered to authorities from the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Friday morning. KATC reports, that Tatum was indicted earlier this week on 15 counts including malfeasance in office and theft, stemming from overtime payments he received after the August 2016 flood. more »

• 55 ballistic vests donated to Opelousas Police Department

  August 5, 2016 11:06 AM

  OPELOUSAS - Police in Opelousas are to be presented with 55 brand new ballistic vests after the department received a $35,000 donation from a local businessman. Now, every officer on the Opelousas Police force will be equipped with one of the vests, which many see as increasingly indispensable in... more »

• Sheriff: Officer shot, killed with his own gun in deadly rampage Play Video

  August 26, 2015 5:57 PM

  SUNSET - Authorities released the names of the victims attacked by a suspect in a deadly, violent rampage in this usually quiet Cajun town Wednesday. Officer Henry Nelson and Shameka Johnson died. Courtney Jolivette and Surlay Johnson were taken to area hospitals following the altercation with the suspect, identified... more »