St Landry Parish Government

St. Landry Parish Government preps for winter weather

St. Landry Parish Government is making plans for its response efforts during the upcoming winter weather early next week. Sandbags will be available in the barns behind the Yambilee Building, 1939 Landry Road, in Opelousas throughout the weekend for residents who need them.

Jail tax passes

Rural St. Landry Parish residents who travel rough roads or those with drainage problems can take comfort this morning in the passage of a 1-mill, 10-year property tax to fund parish jail maintenance and operations. Some St.

Animal cruelty complaints aired

he case of Dr. Drip, a former champion racehorse discovered in horrible condition and euthanized on June 21, was brought to the St. Landry Parish Council. Agnes Courville, of Opelousas, asked the Council to look at its ordinance dealing with animal abuse. Fines for abuse range from $25 to $100.