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Fri Jun 26 4th Annual BBQ Fundraiser Sat Jun 27 6TH ANNUAL CONCERT FOR A CURE Fri Jul 3 Richard Club Reunion featuring Keith Frank & Chris Ardoin Fri Jul 3 Freaknik 26 WiseGuy Weekend Fri Jul 3 2026 LeBlanc Family Reunion, Together Again! Sat Jul 11 Permanent Jewelry Pop Up Wed Jul 29 Vacation Bible School Wed Jul 29 TABE Testing

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Opelousas, Louisiana

Opelousas in Opelousas, LA — .

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    Around town this week

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    Obituaries for Michael Fontenot and Alana Mayo were published in Opelousas, and an escaped inmate is currently on the run in the town. A Disability Pride Event and Juneteenth celebrations took place in Opelousas this week, while the Red Cross opened a shelter in the area due to rising flood threats. A suspect wanted in Iberia Parish was arrested in Opelousas.

    Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 23, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.

    Michael Fontenot Obituary (2026) - Opelousas, LA - Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home - Opelousas - Legacy obituaryOpelousas Louisiana News · Jun 20Escaped inmate on the run in Opelousas - AOL.comOpelousas News · Jun 23Alana Mayo Obituary in Opelousas at Ford & Joseph Funeral Home - articobits.comOpelousas News · Jun 22Disability Pride Event to Celebrate Inclusion, Community in Opelousas - KATCOpelousas News · Jun 22Juneteenth Celebrated In Opelousas - St. Landry Now Online NewspaperOpelousas News · Jun 21Red Cross opens Opelousas shelter as flood threat grows in St. Landry Parish - The AdvocateOpelousas News · Jun 20
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    What is there to do in Opelousas?

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    Where should I park in Opelousas?

    Most of Opelousas is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

    How do I get to Opelousas?

    Opelousas sits in Opelousas, Louisiana, reachable by car or by the local trails for cyclists.

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