Confederate monument move awaits next site

Moving the Confederate monument on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds is waiting for a site to be selected by the Sons or Daughters of the Confederacy, according to Parish President Jessie Bellard. Lena Charles, of Opelousas, said, “It has been four months and it seems to be delayed.” Charles said she has heard rumors about the monument and came to Wednesday’s Parish Council meetin...

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