Opelousas, LA News
Opelousas, LA News
Remember reason behind Memorial Day
Port Barre residents victims of identity theft
Heritage Festival continues
Pit bulls still hot issue in Washington
BC's Malorin, Cormier show promise
Fontenot, LaFleur top Jays honorees
Waste tire transporter arrested
Senate bills seek to stop illegal drugs
Arnaudville native named president of survey company
Lawmakers' bills help military, veterans
Tigers crush Rebels
WCA's Kemp, Thompson named as top Crusaders
What memorial day might be able to teach us about forgiveness, peace
We must have trust in God, instead of our instinct to retaliate
Balloon makes unexpected landing near Opelousas
Hurricane Preparedness Tax Holiday is this weekend
OPD unveils the Police Watch program
Stay safe on the water
Former mayor, educator dies at 79
Accused mother, grandmother sue state
Bill to boost pension cost advances, tied to raises
Texas company admits oil spills in La. bayous
Retirement bills head for final vote
Salute to veterans draws large crowd
Shots fired after traffic stop
Parish scores show no growth
Pig Stand owners sue the state
Session 2012 winding down with drama
Nilsson and Laird earn awards in 1A All-State
Dogs edge Tigers
Deputy, suspect exchange gunfire
The recipe for Jackie Vautrout's chocolate chip cookie dough brownies from Megan Wyatt's story last week was erroneously omitted. The Daily Advertiser regrets the error. Here is the recipe in full.
Friday night dinner is easy as pie
Accused teacher to go to trial
Tempers flare at town meeting
Fryin' up cracklins
Fujita denies bounty charge
Big expectations
Legacy lawsuit compromise advances
Senate approves $3.4 billion for schools
2 area schools accept vouchers
Buses are safer: Now fix the big problem
Police beat
Death notices
LSU announces 2012 graduates
Eunice, Opelousas libraries to host summer reading
DOC cuts could force prison closures
Tonight's program will honor all veterans
DA to decide if it will seek death penalty
Allies on 'irreversible' course to end Afghan war
Accused city employee back to work
Grads: Your education is just beginning
Summer comes early
Obama: 'Hard days ahead'
My Three Girls rolls
Money set aside to study commuter rail
Rhetoric dredged up in debate over Louisiana budget
OGHS announce recipients of '12 scholarship
House sets up Senate to save agencies
Schell Canal faces setbacks, financial troubles
Study: More than 2,000 exonerated in 23 years
New Life Christian Academy
Public pleads budget requests to senators
UL board postpones meeting on cuts
State could help UL expand
Steeples rising from ashes
Parish budget remains on hold
Council seeks to remove power
Motion chasing now
Arnaudville Potluck hosts artists and officials
'Life's tasks can be organized ... life itself is messy'
No moving for Krotz Springs woman
Officers carry Special Olympics torch
Activist Joe Lawrence out on bond
Dispute over prescription drugs would hurt Louisiana
Bengals host regional
Red Devils return to form
Police seek man using counterfeit bills
Man charged with 98 counts of fraud
La. lawmakers at odds over how to ban bullying
Teen charged with attempted murder
No annual raise for the city
Boyd Gaming to acquire Peninsula
Activist arrested for felony theft
Priscilla Valldejuli of Lafayette shares another recipe from her family's Puerto Rican cookbook, "Puerto Rican Cookery."
Going from Acadiana to Asian
Piece of cake!
Melville improves public fire rating
Sheriff awards Westminster grad
Local industrial site wins state nod
Board questions layoff policy
Starring in class
Eunice Farmer's Market to open May 23, celebrate 12 years of operation
Homes sought for foreign exchange students for the fall
Fontenot asks for the public's support
Saints camp struggles sans Brees
Tigers tumble
Education should have second and even third acts
Protect yourself from utility bill scam
2 Miss. deaths raise worry of a fake officer
Paul ends bid for president
Laid off support staff can 'bump down'
Pedestrian killed near Lebeau
Parish royalty announced
Pedestrian killed in crash
REWIND: The Daily World's new subscription model
In local churches, Mother's Day overshadows gay marriage
How will statement play on the ground?
Local briefs
Police beat
Get fresh produce at Farmers Market
One in three autistic young adults lack jobs, education
2012 college grads enter improving job market
Clippers stay alive
Sacred Heart students studied rising sea levels on La. 1
Mother Church became part of region's legacy
Daily World unveils new subscription model
City to open only one pool
Board to discuss layoff policy
Krotz Springs church to hold sportsmen's festival
Moms take the field
Changes have been made and even more are on the way
Daily World Full Access subscription begins in June
Spelling Bee winners announced
Documentary shows local work and play with horses
Washington Ballpark gets new name
Problem store liquor license reinstated
WCA must reload
OJH sweeps trash awards
We choose to follow the devils by refusing to surrender our lives to Jesus
We must realize our restlessness ends with rest in God
Landowners to receive notice prior to drilling
Legislature: Dump both legacy lawsuit bills
History-swinging time for LSU's Rhymes
Increased utility fees urged for Port Barre
Girl Scouts amazed at outpouring of support
Death Notices
Legislation gives St. Landry a shot at road funding
Offer high school AP courses the right way
Ready to rebound
Payne takes over OHS football
Hope for Opelousas wins preservation award
City worker arrested while on call terminated
Employee insurance premiums to rise
Blood drive honors teens
Finance committee debates budget
Aldermen have packed agenda
Virtual courses to be used for summer school
Game of dice leads to shooting
Obesity to increase in US
Men face multiple drug charges
Moves pay off
Approve LNG facilities, trade authorizations
CIA thwarts an al-Qaida bomb plot
Woman charged with child desertion
Queens pageant comes to Opelousas
John White: Make important changes in pre-K education
Soldiers deserve clear plan of action
'Avengers' smashes record with $200M debut
Obama, Romney projecting mirror image
OC hits road for 1A quarterfinals
George Lindsey, known as TV's Goober Pyle, dies
Relatives sue school over girl's suicide
Crawfish festival draws record crowd
Aging Americans
Tough calls await state lawmakers
Pageant queens, court named
Rubio marks Cinco de Mayo at Jazz Fest
70 students compete in St. Landry's 31st Annual Spelling Bee
WCA girls grab third at state
Plan allows rebates for helping public schools
Woman arrested on drug charges
Sunset Herb Fest draws a crowd
Ortego's bill to aid whole student
Layoff list rejected by Board
Nassif was paid $94K
Health center gets $1M federal grant
Take time for reflection
Authorities rule Seau's death a suicide
Tigers fight on
Young OHS team invades state meet
Music and Market features LA 31
Annual Herb Fest celebrates 16 years
Sales tax collections keep upward trend
Waste tire transport employee arrested
No budget, no pay should be price of three years of failure
Talking to members of the GOP: Facts just won't matter
State school plan offers opportunities
Four Saints suspended for bounties
Derby favorites named
OC grabs road win over Cedar Creek
Appellate court upholds conviction
Man captured in Opelousas
Rideau indicted for double murder
Landfill debuts eco-friendly fuel
Florida double murder suspect apprehended at Super 8 in Opelousas
La.'s 200-year history more colorful than most
Fontenot, Marks featured artist at First Fridays series
Grand Prairie teen to appear on 'Jeopardy!' tonight
Eunice man jailed, facing 23 charges
Chef creates new jobs
Bar association celebrates Law Day
Not a concern
School board to discuss layoffs
Opelousas welcomes two bicentennial babies
Crusaders will take on No. 1 OCS Eagles
Too early to tell
Protect yourself from computer virus
Reward offer of $1,000 for the recovery of four-wheeler
Two charged with drug offenses
Quebedeaux named regional teacher of year
Chef Paul Prudhomme to hold an open house
Locals included in list of state notables
Happy Birthday Louisiana
Pit bull round up gets national attention
Discovery's last mission the smoothest in shuttle history
OC falls in semis
Law Day: Celebrating the rule of law
Police seized 16 dogs during an ordinance enforcement Monday
Louisiana Democrats elect Peterson as new party leader Saturday
Thierry's bill passes on to La. Senate
Community Harvest recognizes, remembers crime victims
Pageants kick off Krotz Springs festival
Renovations could run into Super Bowl
Opelousas to be 'Gold Star community'
Saints gamble on Hicks
Last year's Super Plants still super
Law Day will be celebrated Tuesday
Mamou local treats casualties after suicide bombing
American flag that flew over capitol now at South Street
Ready to compete
3,000 books distributed to area schools
Council continues to debate insurance options
Parents worry about cuts
Make Louisiana's ethics laws better
OGHS to host community health fair
Arnaudville Etouffée Festival begins tonight
La. House OKs 'legacy lawsuits' bill 82-16
Leger's big chance
Food assistance for families
Council rejects Jessie Bellard
Eliminate bias in drug sentencing
Bill bans liquor licenses for drug sales
Rebates are approved for vouchers
Lady Saders win regional
WCA's Dupont signs with Belhaven
Chavis and the Zydeco Flames in concert Friday
Local unemployment largely unchanged
Local teen accused of purse snatching
Parish council votes to fire Bellard; Fontenot says 'no'
Tax breaks for La. private school tuition approved
Road may be rocky for Little Theatre
Saints seek steals
Festival International hosts local food trucks
Tourism Center honored
Reward offered for missing equipment
Council to debate insurance options
Learning French heritage
$1 million Powerball ticket sold in Mamou
Washington police seize 17 pit bulls
Headed to Sulphur
Rayne mom reported before
Two charged with drug offenses
All five local tax propositions approved
Organization marks Crime Victims' Rights Week
Venus House now in Heritage Trail
Little Theatre calls competiton unfair
Black and white television: Is there still a color line?
Daring to dream of a new norm in executive pay
Alabama, LSU stock NFL draft once again
Landfill debuts eco-friendly fueling station
Grass roots vs. hierarchy: Spirituality, religion collide
Bipartisan push helped governor win school reforms
No. 1 Lady Vikings roll to state tourney
Hot prospect
US reaches deal on strategic pact with Afghanistan
Four children die in fire
Get rid of La. Science Education Act
Swing-state unemployment down
St. Landry Parish part of bicentennial celebration
Caladiums thrive in Louisiana's heat, humidity
Lady Saders roll on
Little victories
Shuteston man wins sales award
Festival royalty reigns
Rain doesn't stop festival
Cats fight back with 8-1 win
RESTORE Act closer to law
Eunice police arrest 5 for drugs
Psychic tip leads to renewed search
Washington full of weekend events
Airport issues anger parish council
Man killed in stabbing
Saturday election focuses on taxes
Council considers amending Charter
Pray when you need strength and patience
Beware of bad bait
Eunice girls, Rayne boys win 5-3A meet
Hurricane Bluff wins
Test WCA claims big road win
Dispute ends in stabbing death
Another defeat for bullying bill
Westminster girls claim crown
St. Ed's boys win district
EvD kicks off racing season
CASA brings awareness of child abuse
Arnaudville concerned about rising crime
Bill to ban sexual predators online
Parishwide drug busts
Reorganization key after personnel cuts
Priscilla Valldejuli of Lafayette shares another recipe from her family's popular cookbook, "Puerto Rican Cookery," which has been in print for nine generations.
Proper language is a moving target
Main Street grants available
Beau Chene falls to Teurlings
Saints still popular
SLEIDD incubator finally attracts growth
Softball tourney to benefit deputy
Deep cuts for St. Landry
Hope meeting scheduled for Thursday
LSU starting to look like champions
Printing causes delay in paper delivery, access free e-edition
Cassimere to recommend position cuts today
Liberty Theater to host special birthday show
No reason to panic
Down, close to being out in Grand Cayman
State pensions battle follows education reform
It's time to change state retirement
US prepares for Afghan offensive
Elementary students get festival tickets
Thoroughbred racing season begins Wednesday
Check's not in the mail
Big gaps found in nursing homes' disaster plans
Residents digging out after severe tornadoes hit Midwest
Heat beat Knicks, clinch their division
Case tests limits on military speech
30 years for dad who shook son
Lakers hold off Mavs in overtime
St. Landry becomes Acadiana's mother church
Museum features Chadwick Smith's work
Watching law and boudin being made
Trouble with officers nothing new
Using time, tax-advantaged investments
Creating a true preschool
OC claims thriller over St. Edmund
Lady Devils win
Washington Police at odds with neighbors
Rally takes aim at violent crime
Simien's music lands in another major movie
ATC closes convenience store on repeat offense
Chorale Acadienne to perform
Police seek Travis Soileau
Playoffs under way
With nomination secure, Romney has a gender gap
The traits that America's school shooters share
Experts discuss lawn, garden care
Louisiana's military history explored
Music and Market returns for spring series
House says fracking fluids should be revealed
Arnaudville man charged with drive-by shooting
Stop the Violence rally is Saturday
Port Barre downs Westminster
Sitting on top
Feds rush to judgment in Afghan shooting
Don't tamper with the way people talk
South Street holds LEAP pep rally
Eunice police officer arrested
School Board still working to end financial issues
Two arrested for drug trafficking on the clock
Aldermen keep 3 arrested employees on payroll
Changes coming for horse owners
NuNu's hosts French language quilting circle
Bill allows CODOFIL meetings in French
Sales tax collections continue to climb
Inmates create their own garden
Man charged with attempted murder
Parcells unlikely to join Saints
The stretch drive
Parish council, president still at odds
Dine for the Diner
Tribal law affects case of 10-year-old Wayuu mother
Explore new markets for natural gas
Brown weighs in on coach search
Longing for tax deduction surplus days
Appeal denied
Police beat
Death Notices
Parish to consider accepting gravel roads
Council debates health care options
Iran to make a possible compromise
Bayou Teche Project seeks to expand
Watson wins Masters
'Pink slime' ruckus is latest problem to vilify cattle industry
Wallace, '60 Minutes' star interviewer, dies
Tulsa police: Shootings possibly were revenge
Contracts expire for many at AT&T; talks continue
Corruption watchdog interested in BR
Analysts: Gas drilling must slow
St. Landry Catholic Church had its problems
Festivities planned for National Library Week
There's a poll and a pundit for every view
It's time to break a few Easter eggs
Organizers: Rally aims to help our youth
Children prepare for Easter at St. Landry
Crash leaves two dead
Steve Oubre, architect, first speaker in Washington series
Port Barre senior's luncheon a success
The Bishop's Easter message
Prompt Succor residents get eggs ready for Easter
Sorority recognizes achievements of five high school seniors
City Council works on 'horse nuisance'
Rally for Trayvon Martin held in Opelousas
Improve health to improve economy
Center Hamilton opts for pro ball
Bishop's message for Good Friday
Obama setting up Supreme Court as a campaign issue
After accident and DWI arrest, dogcatcher back to work
Fugitive arrested near Ville Platte
Officer, city worker will remain on payroll
Work to begin on education changes
Parish president, council spar
Area senators speak out on Jindal's reform
$12,000 left at restaurant: Gift or drug money?
Saints fans: Things will get better
OC enjoys sweep of WCA
Part of 'Racino' money restored to school district
Senators debating 'choice' voucher bill
Four face multiple drug charges
Fire quickly destroys home
Third Circuit Court rejects Savoy's appeal
House plan creates rural road funding
Police seek help to solve recent home burglaries
Tornadoes tear up Texas
Opelousas Spice And Music Festival 2012
Defendant found guilty of negligent homicide
Local nominees for scholarships sought
Griner says she'll be back next year
End to Saints saga soon
New and improved isn't always improved
'The Murder Room' premieres April 19
Sonnier wins top étouffée chef third time
Parent considers lawsuit against school
Woman charged with child desertion
Agency stops seismic tests over dolphins
School makes dreams come true
Student wins major research award
Panel will not block agencies on traffic cams
Brodhead takes over at UL
Dream come true
Supreme irony: Health care is about broccoli
Start thinking about hurricane season
Submit photos, help tell St. Landry's story
Stop the Violence rally planned
Freshman lawmakers: Pity the fool
Fire-damaged Westlake hopes to reopen by May
Recall petitions filed against Jindal, Kleckley
Simiens, Lemelles descended from French landowner
Obama's health law is not the only mandate
Palm Sunday calls the faithful to Christ
Trayvon Martin's death signals deeper problems
Get veterans super clinic moving again
GOP rallies behind Romney
FFA chapter wins prize money
'La La' CD links zydeco past, future
Things to do
New lawmakers get their feet wet early
Peabody's Wagner top boys honoree
OHS sweeps parish
Panel sends tenure bill to final vote
Former officer indicted for murder
Chamber bestows awards
Murder trial for inmate death continues
Russell Solomon and Melissa Thibodeaux
Anson Jones and Lauren LeBlanc
Family, Friends Remember Hit-and-Run Victim
LSU's new leader
Saints' future remains uncertain
Why race will matter in debate on Fla. shooting
Going coastal: Pass the plan
Trust that God has your best interest
We, the church, are all spiritual Semites
OJHS eighth-grader named regional student of the year
Gautreaux indicted in Eunice cold case
Man arrested in cold case
BREAKING: Man arrested in 24-year-old cold case
Lady Devils on pace
In these times, the Great Depression seems like yesterday
Cooler heads and the education debate
The healing magic of ballet
Panel approves term limits for offices Wednesday
Panel kills Norton bill seeking time off
Police search for gun used in robbery
Port Barre city employee arrested
Lady Saders back in 6-1A softball race
On school reform, Vitter shouldn't throw stones
Port Barre city employee arrested
Trouble for health care law
Olivier named farmer of the year
House approves tax rebate for voucher donations
School system's future depends on cooperation
We need to know more about Martin homicide
'Stand Your Ground': Good for gun dealers and funeral homes
Revamped Tigers to host UL
Lady Gators roll
Quick notice required by new bill
Board hopes for Racino funds
Jefferson's appeal unsuccessful
Services organizations available through 2-1-1
Education reforms require courage, will
LSU loses Sciambra for year
STM trio top 4A All-State teams
Beau Chene still thinking big
Sunset police search for runaway teen girl
EPD arrest mother and son
War of the words
School system avoids state takeover
Sunset Police searching for runaway teen
Decibel alert: Partisans dial up health care noise
Court weighs making health care coverage a fact of life
'Beer Man:' Actions have consequences
St. Landry played a big role in La.'s development
Chairman not worried about drawn out race
Battle over health law gets to high court
Real March Madness: La. politics
Woods finally a winner again
Kentucky, Kansas headed to Final Four
Election paints Louisiana solidly red
District 24 residents want action on health care, schools
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Investors should 'stay the course'
Delta Media acquires KDCG
Rivera: Teen's hoodie played role in death
International competition invites Opelousas athlete
Perrault wins library award
Budget cuts 'bittersweet'
House approves voucher bill
Mother, boyfriend charged in child's death
Two arrested for first degree murder of toddler
LSU travels to Auburn
OC wins showdown
Pass law protecting school buses
Choose to follow the right crowd
Taking time to adore Christ
Music and Market returns
Parish council refuses to accept Bellard
Presidential Preference Primary is Saturday
Club shows off its new look
Budget cuts will shorten school year
School Board approved $3.3 million in immediate budget cuts
Police seek two dangerous suspects
School system implements layoff plan
Officials fight for Racino money
Wednesday's rains drain away quickly
NFL to Saints: Go, and sin no more
Boys and Girls Club to host open house
Bill increases penalty for ignoring bus stop signs
Pre-K registration kicks off Friday
Nolas are finally all together
Manning still free agent
Sinclair a stalwart at catcher
With luck, lawmakers will get to root of problems
Fickleness is a common trait
Sin requires no training
Third bank robbery suspect now behind bars
Opelousas library is closed for repairs
Interim superintendent steps down
State experts to assess damages
NEW VIDEOS: Teachers react after today's school board meeting
BREAKING: Interim superintendent steps down; system without a leader
Parent: Teacher calls child 'stupid' 12 times
Pelican sweeps Class C honors
Running down the NCAA tournament
Let's move down on the insurance list
Landrieu: Jindal going too fast on education bills
Sex offender arrested for not registering
Seven-Mile Yard Sale is Saturday
Bruce Boudreaux dies at age 54 Wednesday
Joblessness rate climbs locally and statewide
City could refinance debt
Adversity often brings out best in people
Parish declares a state of emergency
Information sought on nursery burglary
Parish begins flood recovery
School board to consider layoff plan Thursday
Cajuns enter tourney with high energy
Recovering Tigers play host to NSU tonight
Saints, WR Colston agree to 5-year deal
It's time to get out of Afghanistan for good
Don't serve our children 'Soylent Pink'
Information for St. Landry Parish residents who sustained flooding damage
Shootings further dent support for war
'Cash for kill shots' is bad football
LSU plays Oregon tonight in NIT
Stockman takes the Fed to woodshed
Open for business: Free agency begins
Chamber banquet to be held on March 29
Lawmakers agree that reforms are needed
Two officers charged with malfeasance in office
Rains drown southern St. Landry
International push to end Syria crisis stalls
Jury will offer finale in 'Housewives' trial
Japan marks one year since quake, tsunami disaster
American opens fire on Afghan villagers
Local author publishes 'Belair Cove'
Year four brings Haynesville slowdown
Session sure to be thrill ride
Seven reasons the job gains could last this time
Parish airport to gain new tenant
Candidates spar before key Miss., Ala. primaries
Nassif officially off system payroll
CPA: Opelousas must make more cuts
Fla. gives UK good fight
St. Ed's continues the tradition
Strong 3 months of hiring across US
Fire District 3 gets improved fire rating
Thierry to discuss issues facing legislature
Legislative session to be filled with controversy
Policeman shoots and kills pitbull after attack
Blake Guidry and Kasey LeJeune
Officer shoots, kills pitbull after attack
LSU's Ware moving to WR?
Marino: Manning 'fits with anybody'
OHS builds for future
OC takes success in stride
'March Madness' and recognizing problem gambling
Author publishes sixth novel
Serie pleads guilty to vehicular homicide
Panel again refuses to forward budget
Professor accused in attack cleared
Auditor: Situation is grave
Nassif officially retired
Ville Platte coach pleads guilty to vehicular homicide
Still flying high
Manning's career in Indy over
Time for regulators to wake up and enforce
White expects voucher program to start small
Air Force cuts: Barksdale; Keesler & Key, Miss.
Runner's Ball to benefit Veterans Memorial
Accused OJHS teacher on paid leave since Feb. 10
Opelousas Boys and Girls Club to reopen
Leaders learn about SLATS
Nassif turns in retirement papers
Sales tax collections continue upward trend
EPD: Two arrested on drug charges
Missionaries give 'Hope for Opelousas'
Protesters support accused kidnapper
Tigers' Johnson a humble 'freak'
WCA faces tough district
The passionate, dangerous life of a war correspondent
Steal this care: A thief in the night of USA
Students find greater cause during spring break
Golf tournament to benefit Kops & Kids
STM, LHS Iota set for finals
Under fire
Join the fight against diabetes
Obama and Netanyahu about talk unity
Statehood bicentennial bash running under budget
EPD investigates student's assault
Mother arrested for kidnapping her own child
Early voting starts Saturday
Fire claims janitor's life
Teacher accused of sexual contact with student
OJHS teacher arrested
Primary task: Voting for party nominees
What's so super about this Tuesday? 419 GOP delegates
Federal sentences still vary widely
BP settlement to include health claims
Dooky Chase gumbo fueled civil rights movement
Jindal's 2012 bills tough to handicap
NFL will look into bounty schemes
Tornadoes disrupt communication
Obama reassures Israel
For LSU, it's time to throw the ball
Le Vieux Village attracting more visitors
Opelousas Boys and Girls Club may reopen
Budget plan finally arrives
Lights, camera, jobs for Louisiana
Pope signs with LC
Tigers outslug Cowboys
LSU hopes starting to slip away
OGH gets surgical robot
Debris becomes new art at First Fridays series
Theater offers an evening of magic
Cajuns' Brown honored by SBC
Redemption time
Blacks should wait for more winnable fight
President was too quick to apologize
Another attack on red-light cameras
Bayou Teche Brewing featured on Cooking Channel
Bond set for mom in attempted murder case
St. Landry may become home to new industry
Rally urges responsibility
Mold found at Port Barre High School
Warren endures long 4 years
Lady Canes do it
Beef cook-off will be Sunday
Railway repairs to close part of La. 13
Audit reveals issues in school records
Discussion of Nassif's contract cut short
Participation garners snaps
Youth programs help stem rise in violence
Schools may get less funding
Orientation Friday at charter school
Liberty Theatre announces March shows
School Board plans for layoffs
Cajuns begin spring football
Mainieri will try to regroup Tigers after lost weekend
Rising gas prices? No drama for President Obama
It's time to end racial quotas in college admission
Embrace 'boat to fork' marketing
Stop the Violence rally planned for today
Dolly Parton Imagination Library suspended
Obama urges governors to boost education funding
Claiborne, Kirkpatrick renew their SEC rivalry
Mahan stops McIlroy, takes Match Play win
Increased coverage pays benefits
Pressure builds for civilian drone flights at home
Auto town on the mend, but bailout still divides
Oscar stars arrive, with one dressed like statue
Army IDs remains of last missing soldier in Iraq
Trial reset in Loyola bombing threat case
Rule could cost child support debtors only income
Gulf oil spill trial delayed for settlement talks
Sorority announces pageant contestants
Students vie for titles in black history quiz bowl
Auditions for 'The Murder Room' start Monday
Fire breaks out at gas plant
City to make itself 'ready' for businesses
Mrs. Christopher Hollier
Hurricanes cruise
Back in quarters
Local commercials grow with community
CIS cardiologists at OHGS use new procedure
BREAKING: Explosion at refinery forces mile-wide evacuation
Fight money's undue political influence
Bass fishing craze producing big results
VanDam sets angling bar
Tigers make late SEC surge
Canes ready to run
Bad for Lent, bad for life
FFA to garden for the hungry
Prices fuel US anxieties
Second robbery suspect captured
Meth lab discovery leads to 2 arrests
Three girls teams one win from quarters
Historic victory
Rewrite online law to block predators
Carnvial has ended, Lenten has begun
Bishop Michael Jarrell shares Lenten message
NO sobers up after Mardi Gras
Roemer is giving up on GOP nomination
Ashes start Lenten season
Karate team wins Texas, La., world titles
Suspect booked on 58 counts of theft
Frank's parade rolls through Opelousas
LSU aims to keep streak going in Georgia
Area trio advances
Sex offender law declared unconstitutional
Mint: What it is, how to use it
Sticky Situation
'This is what Mardi Gras is all about'
Suspected Melville bank robber arrested
Arrest made in Melville bank robbery
Top mangement changes at the Daily World announced
Wade, James lead Heat past Magic
UL baseball falls to Santa Clara, 8-5
Define goals of voucher program
High court examines lying about military exploits
Iran halts oil exports to Britain, France
US, Britain urge Israel to back off Iran attack
Lafitte holds bayou-themed Mardi Gras
State not able to match higher ed contributions
Sun shines on St. Martinville's Newcomers Parade
Rural Mardi Gras goes strong
Man found intoxicated, asleep in wrong home
Hamilton leads LSU to another victory
It's playoff time
Sex offender media ban ruled unconstitutional
Port Barre man faces molestation charge
Mardi Gras rolls again in Park Vista
Board questions contract
Five arrested in cyberbullying case
Laissez les bons temps rouler au Mardi Gras
OPD officers learn defensive driving
Jindal: Appeal ruling on against Thierry's sex offender bill
Leonville man dies in Bayou Teche
Parents learn about Internet safety
Board considers budget cuts
Jackson Slaid will be a name to remember
Detox unit: Keep promise to Louisiana
Mardi Gras celebrations plentiful
Local charged with multiple drug violations
Jesus is worthy of our praise
Entering Lent, remember what the Lord is about
Parish continues to look for road funds
Tighten all Louisiana ethics laws
LSU Tigers season enjoying turnaround
Pancake THOMAS asks to be released
Battling through it
Forfeits knock PBHS out of playoffs
Reward offered for info on Melville bank robbers
French Consul coming to Arnaudville
Court rules against Cleco
Liquor sales loophole still on books
City approves budget
Liberty does Cajun Mardi Gras
Irsay: Manning to decide own fate
Beau Chene edges OHS in thriller
Williams: Gordon wants to play for Hornets
Woman leads high speed chase across towns
Friends join to 'Love Your Library'
Coalition will fight furloughs
Mayor, aldermen set example for compromise
Academic changes possible for UL
Area writers' guild releases cookbook
Opelousas Board of Aldermen approve budget
President unveils his $3.8T budget
Fontenot doubts $1M in savings exists
LSU's O'Bryant starting to play to expectations
Beau Chene strives for return trip to semifinals
Jindal's budget will generate angry reactions
Ask questions, give answers on schools
MACA students write, score original musical
Two blood drives to be held Friday
City of Eunice names its Citizen of the Year
Eunice bank robber caught in record time
Memories make great Valentine's Day gifts
LSU handles Crimson Tide
Cajuns' turn
Our next generation needs TOPS
Love beats action: 'The Vow' bows with $41.7M
Fuel removal for cruise ship begins
Rain flushes out salt water from Louisiana canals
Things looking up for homeless Balloon Fest
McConnell wants vote on birth control mandate
NJ church remembers Houston
Santorum plans an aggressive strategy
Deadline approaching to vote in primary
Three Opelousas natives danced in half time
Cajuns picked third in Sun Belt baseball
LSU has dreams of Omaha for 2012
GOP shrugs at Obama's rewrite on birth control
Superintendent visits St. Landry
City leaders reach compromise
The governor's 'wait and see' budget
Upcoming forum about school financial crisis
State officials, LSU spar over cuts
Four stores cited following sting
United Way will host Day of Literacy
Health mandate should respect religious views
Man charged with online solicitation of a juvenile
A real chance for change in the BCS
No. 10 Duke stuns No. 5 UNC, 85-84
Gator bait
LeDoux Library offers free tax preparations
Opelousas man pleads guilty in fraud case
Opelousas celebrates Lundi Gras
ACLU suit attacks Ville Platte curfew
Senior salute
Support changes in Louisiana Medicaid
Courir de Mardi Gras art exhibit on display
More airports will test lower-hassle screening
Gov. Jindal's budget won't cut colleges
Finance committee seeks money for roads
Sales tax collections continue rising trend
HEAT practices for emergencies
Bank in Melville robbed at gun point
Find your own puppy love
Voters urged to renew Health Unit Tax
Sex crime records are now public
Experience works for OGH
Judge: Murder charges stand
Voucher parents need more information
LSWA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL POLLS
Big Ten take another look at a 4-team playoff
Williams says he's retiring from NFL
Hickey continues to be quite a find for Tigers
Louisiana must get handle on retirement funds
Tuskegee Airmen: Heroes among us
BCHS, WCA still alive in soccer playoffs
Missing teen found in Morrow area
Free clinic to host tasters event
SWAT team training to visit Beau Chene High
Alpha Kappa Omega announces court
Parish urged to unify libraries
School's financial woes continue
Eli's elite, for sure, after 2nd Super Bowl MVP
Rains raise water levels; Cane River Lake opens
Appeals by Minor, two former judges pending
Camellias in spotlight at Hammond ag center
Federal appeals courts could see changes
Pistons edge Hornets, 89-87
LSU and Saints will win it all in 2013
LSU defeats Arkansas to end slide
Bizarre case ends in tragic explosion
GOP race moves on after Vegas
Help control mosquito population
OGHS celebrates National Cardiac Rehabilitation
Facebook comment leads to bullying
Thierry's office helps with taxes
Southern University 2012 Debutante Cotillion
Kaman returning to Hornets soon
Irsay insists, again, he and Manning are fine
Officials prepare for legislative session
Chef ready to compete in Tasters' Dinner
Tigers' recruit pulls cruel signing day joke
Opelousas man dies in Evangeline Parish crash
3-year-old Bunkie girl abducted today
Luck hoping to play right away in NFL
Jones, Poullard sign with Northwestern
GOP's preaching that old time prosperity gospel
Keep spotlight on Louisiana coastline
Strive to live by 'Natural Law'
Citizens' regrouping after legal setback
Latiolais is a three-time student of the year
Charlie Chenier: Opelousas' own Tuskegee Airman
Council wants to address parish budget
Video of fight in OHS goes viral
Police arrest nine on drug charges
Democrats bring Back to Basics to Opelousas
OJHS celebrates black history
Port Barre edges Rayne
Chambers, Brown sign with OPSU
Gerard Levier signs with Southern
Eunice 'most wanted' arrested
LSU's recruiting class finishes out of top 10 in Rivals.com, ESPN
Opelousas High fight video goes viral
City workers near budget standoff
Explore black history here at home
Police seek tips in rural burglaries
Dulac couple wants otter back
Student of the year Pruitt is well rounded
Tigers get two more commitments
UL signing class gaining steam
LSU recruiting coordinator answers critics of class
Two men charged with arson
Artists explore black culture
Ragin' Cajun football player Lance Kelley arrested on drug charges
Giants vs. Patriots II worth 4-year wait
Too close for comfort
Obama has more to do on manufacturing
Mainstream: Better to fish from the bank
Make retirement system changes
Sunset man faces drug charges
Friends host luncheon to benefit libraries
Rebekah East named student of the year
Eunice releases Mardi Gras schedule
Board can't reach budget compromise
Giants' Pierre-Paul a difference maker
N.O. celebrates anniversary of steamboat
Gulf coast gets much needed attention
Early bloomers care guide
Edwards in hospital with case of pneumonia
Summit expects big draw
Band together to plan a 'megasite'
SU begins laying off employees
LSU men's basketball team will finish strong
North squad downs South
Angotti brings music mission back to OC
Gumbo cook-off attracts 32 teams to downtown
James' journey had a La. connection
February offers lots of great things to do
TOPS designed to just take some off the top
Holocaust survivor recounts experience
Tourist bureau wins top award
LAE offers alternative plan
Teachers encourage planning
Mrs. Derek Mire
Tigers know the game's importance
A tempestuous wind is blowing through primaries
That they all may be one
Can Bentley play at the next level?
Look for money for UMC programs
Spunky grandma runs down cellphone thief
National report: La. needs ed changes
Board locked in stalemate over budget
Judge orders Ceasar's release
La. sees 15th month of job growth
Obama, GOP candidates offer preview of campaign
Committee takes to the road
Red Devils seeking consistency
Bentley knows South quarterbacks well
Lady Canes defeat OC
Remember: Schools aren't assembly lines
Yambilee Festival seeks community volunteers
Sheriff's Scholarship applicants sought
Local branch names Woman of the Year
Reward regarding trailer theft info
New sheriff's headquarters is plus for parish
WCA defeats Abbeville
Riley and Greely featured at NuNu's
Tickets not required for many Final Four events
Tigers will try to end three-game road slide
Golf tournament to benefit camp
LFT: Jindal's speech did not impress teachers
GOP campaign gets 'green'
Town speaks out on funding
Scorsese's 'Hugo' leads Oscars 11 nominations
Serena out of Australian Open
Memorial set for Paterno at Penn State
It's a Giants-Patriots rematch in Super Bowl
Police beat
Locals learning about tourism in France
False cop nets his second arrest
Sheriff to add office complex
Neighbors react to family violence
Death Notices
Ramp up speed on the RAMP Act
Rep. Gabby Giffords to resign from Congress
Joe Paterno dies at 85
Don't confuse Medicaid with jobs program
Neglected horses getting care
Twelve seek redevelopment job in N.O.
Saints need to keep Nicks more than Colston
Patriots in Super Bowl, beat Ravens 23-20
Mavs beat Hornets 83-81
Health overhaul lags in states
Cruise may have had unregistered passengers
All-Parish football team
Brees: Focus on keeping Saints together
Eye on State of the Union, Obama promotes tourism
Mild winter keeps heating costs low
Family honor
Parish council reminiscent of meetings past
Hundreds participate in Saturday's Walk for Life
Reform plan hits on sensitive problems
Three arrested in double homicide
Police: Sunset mom tried to drown kids
Police: Sunset mother attempted to drown children
UPDATED: 3 arrested in double homicide
WCA basketball teams in action tonight
Gators heating up
Acadiana Humane Society wins SUV
Challenging meeting
Annual Walk for Life is Saturday
Fontenot, council are off to rocky start
Take civil engineers' advice seriously
LSU signs 21st-ranked tailback Jeremy Hill
Budget cuts delayed -- again
A fight looms over public education
Joe Horn visits in Church Point
Sebastien named Bal Masque captain
Ambassadors bring message of hope
Colts are cleaning house and rebuilding
Pointe Coupee Central stuns North Central
La. report card: Roads get D; D+ for bridges
LSU beats Auburn 65-58 in overtime
IESI, Solid Waste dispute billing
RR provides economic engine for south La.
WCA defends against Teurlings, wins 2-1
Hurricanes rolling
Have your say on coastal restoration
Broussard charged with vehicular homicide
Manuel victims sought
Free Storytime program is set for Saturday
Children's Courir registration starts today
Opelousas remembers MLK's legacy
Opelousas to create cultural district
King's image evolving in scope of culture
Smith simply outduels Brees
'D' comes up empty
Life on the shrimp boat
Church dedicates new windows
LSU will be back in title race next season
Jindal plans for education reform hinge on 'choice'
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Rivals say splinters in GOP help Romney
49ers knock out Thomas early
Playing with purpose
Confusion abounds on sewer issues
Medicaid report sparks DHH response
BESE names White new state superintendent
Musicians celebrate zydeco
Chevis is Gators' lockdown defender
LSU's Randle to enter NFL Draft
Saints knocked out
Unity urged for city council
Board delays proposed budget
Defensive coordinator for 49ers losing sleep
Garrette shines on big stage
Quick action on superintendent, reform
Celebrate Mardi Gras, welcome Lent
Hundreds protest proposed school system cuts
Knife fight in Eunice puts two in hospital
Board to vote on proposed city budget
Council deals with property disputes
Updated: Big-ticket school cuts delayed
Claiborne, Brockers headed to NFL Draft
Registration now open for first Acadiana Runner's Ball
Hard freeze tonight
Officials aim to curb late-night liquor sales
Special meeting today on city budget
Two Opelousas men murdered
School finance forum heated
Charter schools aren't magic bullets
Leaders emphasize technical education
Lady Gators hold off Opelousas
Gonzales leaving LSU for Illinois
Tigers drown in Swamp
Joseph scores 1,000 points for North Central
Two found dead of gunshot wounds in house fire
Shelley boots Bama to win
No contest
Fontenot brings realism back to politics
Adopted kids ambassadors come New Year
'Semi-homemade' furniture
OGHS are accepting scholarship applications
Parish ends year with healthy sales tax growth
Reward is offered for recovery of boats
School bus swept into flooded ditch
Rain sets new record
Westminster defeats Abbeville
Eunice could have uniform speed limit
Jindal gears up for next term
New parish leadership takes oath of office
Lady Canes crushing competition
Rick Santorum: The fire from the political fringe
Take steps to save the state bird
OPD arrests shooting suspect
Four men charged with terrorizing
School Board budget discussions continue
LSU fans will enjoy BCS game tonight
Hundreds gather to recall Tucson attack
Jefferson can complete circle tonight
Saints marching on
Keep driving to be the best
Civil War museums change with time
Prayer starts Jindal's induction
FACT CHECK: Candidates promise gain without pain
Company wants citizens feels as if the Gulf has recovered
Is there a 'CES curse?'
Opelousas man on motorcycle dies in accident
La. journalist Jack Wardlaw dies at 74
Could LSU be best college team ever?
OC beats Sacred Heart
Louisiana inaugural activities abound
LSU fever spreads
Parish officials to be sworn in Monday
Mrs. Jason Brown
Robert Roy Jr. and Rebecca Blanda
Rich or poor, we all occupy Mardi Gras
Obama launches reshaping, shrinking of US military
Governor has mixed reactions to proposals
Washington PD makes first OWI arrest in years
Jindal still seeks input on education
Claiborne not thinking about the NFL just yet
Tears of joy
Workplaces expand smoking bans
House elects members to money committee
Police beat
Group to hold forum about school finances
Will LSU-Bama II be good as original?
Will LSU-Bama II be good as original?
Get a handle on the finances for public housing
Death Notices
Defense requests change of venue
Commissioner proposes raises
Another suit filed in truck stop tiger case
Panel proposes higher ed governance changes
1,000 invited to Jindal's induction
Council discuss parish budget
Stallions' late nights in trouble
Would Alabama victory cause split?
Reward offered in club burglary case
The Money Matchup
Artist-inspired krewe to debut
Waiver ruling appealed to La. Supreme Court
Hornets-Clippers trade working for both teams
One vehicle accident in Chataignier kills two
Saints not resting on records in postseason
Parish begins budget process
Logan LSU's best new defensive player
Sproles leads attack on record book
Southern to retire Bob Love's jersey
OHS girls hope to get on track before district
Hank Williams tribute returns
How many parties? Two's plenty, thanks
Wild hogs plague Vicksburg park
Radar designed to find potential potholes
Boxing comes to Evangeline Downs
Down to the wire
'Bring the wood' is LSU's goal once again
Man dies after Sunday crash
NO ends the year with 199 murders
Streaking LSU to host No. 23 Virginia
Saints' season ends with perfection
Saints, Brees set records in win
Author-mom offers insights on adoption journey
Suspect charged in airport explosives case
Romney's rivals press electability
Unorthodox controversy
Saints' defense also key part of team's success
Jones balances football, faith and school
LSU All-American
Saints look to break more records
Trust God to lead you in New Year
Jindal inauguration can't top sports
Corps to get $802M for levee repairs
Carrier Family Festival, live music ring in 2012
Priests vs. seminarians: Sems beat Revs in overtime
The 'Betting On Sportsmen's' Paradise?
Ville Platte drug roundup nets four suspects
Bordelon named Bal Masque's King Orme
Mamou hospital gains new partner
Ryan hopes Atlanta offense finds consistency
Miles is the opposite of all-powerful coach
Whooping cranes released into wild
LSU's players return a little stuffed from holiday
LSU goes after its 7th straight win tonight
LSU will return to Texas A&M
Plans for memorial move ahead
Library may cut operating hours
Remember those who serve
Ben Nelson to retire from US Senate
Schools object to NCAA proposal
Tigers get back to work after holiday
Who would play Drew Brees in a movie?
Payton staying mum on plan for Brees in finale
Police seek information regarding burglary
Plays focuses on teens' difficult life choices
Two arrested in storage thefts
Gonzales court house litigation nears end
Chasing the sound of sleigh bells
Atlanta secondary aims to contain Brees
Mavs flat after raising championship banner
Not just any game
2 officers save Eunice man from burning car
Christmas spent on the clock
Louisiana finally wins Race to the Top
Police conference a boon to rookie chief
Transport terminal dig unearths artifacts
Eunice man rescued from burning vehicle
State wins federal education grant
Small gifts, great good for Christmas
Festival fights to save landmark
Father and son creating unique art
Pope starts Christmas with evening Mass
Sharpe named US attorney for Virgin Island
Enjoying Christmas in Bethlehem
2011: A year of political change
Derek Mire and Sarah Guidroz
Sports discrimination claim dismissed
School accused of putting autistic student in bag
Tape placed around home of missing Maine toddler
LSU fullback Copeland uses back side fully
LSU's Reid on the mend for Alabama
Café helps Saints' Strief satisfy hunger to help
Building owner calls lawsuit 'childish'
Murder suspect disputes evidence
Storm hits Port Barre
Council questions Home Rule Charter
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