KLFY-TV Lafayette - Thu Nov 05
A four year old is in the hospital and his father is behind bars. This, after Opelousas Police say he put his son in scalding bath water, because he wet the bed.
South Louisiana father charged with scalding 5-year-old's feetMonroe News Star - Thu Nov 05
Carey Cortez, 32, of Krotz Springs, the father of a 5-year-old Park Vista preschool student, was arrested Tuesday on charges of cruelty to a juvenile.
Student hid gunDaily World Opelousas News - Thu Nov 05
A Park Vista Elementary kindergarten student was sent home Tuesday after it was learned that he had taken an unloaded handgun onto school property late Monday after school.
Krotz Springs father arrested, accused of scalding childThe Town Talk - Thu Nov 05
Carey Cortez, 32, of Krotz Springs, the father of a 5-year-old Park Vista preschool student, was arrested Tuesday on charges of cruelty to a juvenile.
Father arrested, accused of scalding childKLFY-TV Lafayette - Wed Nov 04
A man sits behind bars and his young son is in a hospital after police say the man placed the 4-year-old in a tub of scalding hot water.
Opelousas Utility Changes PossibleKLFY-TV Lafayette - Wed Nov 04
Opelousas Mayor Don Cravins says his citizens are paying on average 30% higher for utilities than neighboring towns.
OLT wins regional awardsDaily World Opelousas News - Wed Nov 04
The Opelousas Little Theater came away the big winner at this year's American Association of Community Theatres Regional Festival in Texas, taking home awards for both best actor and best director.
Citizens to weigh power decisionDaily World Opelousas News - Tue Nov 03
The first public meeting to discuss a new electric power contract for Opelousas is expected to draw a big crowd of area residents eager for answers tonight.
Court bans electronic devicesDaily World - Tue Nov 03
In the name of increased security, the Opelousas City Court has banned all electronic devices from the building located at 127 E. Grolee St.
Work ready to begin on La. 93The Town Talk - Mon Nov 02
A $1.5 million upgrade for La. 93 from the Lafayette Parish line to beyond Cankton is scheduled to begin Wednesday, and motorists are advised to expect delays.
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