Site found for monument

The monument to Confederate soldiers on the St. Landry Parish courthouse grounds may be moved within a month. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
A site off Gradnigo Island Road northwest of Opelousas has been found for the Confederate monument now on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds, said Parish President Jessie Bellard. The Sons of the Confederacy determined the site and he expects the monument to be moved in the next month. Bellard also said after Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting that there will be announcement before the…

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