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🌱 What will Opelousas council decide on water and sewer hikes today?
Opelousas, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Opelousas! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What will Opelousas council decide on water and sewer hikes today?
- How much more will Opelousas water bills rise starting July 1?
- How an Opelousas Silver Alert search ended in heartbreaking news
Also on today's calendar: Opelousas Farmers' Market.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 65.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. In Your Parish Headlines: May 12, 2026 (katc.com) — Opelousas residents have a chance to hear and react as the City Council meets today to discuss upcoming water and sewer rate increases planned for July and consider $8 million in water system contracts. The meeting starts at 5 p.m. at Municipal Plaza, giving locals a direct way to follow and influence decisions about future utility costs. 
2. Opelousas residents could see an increase in water bills starting July 1 (katc.com) — Opelousas residents should prepare for about a 4% increase in water and sewer bills starting July 1, as part of a CPI-based rate hike approved in 2023. City leaders say the change is needed to keep the system stable, but some small business owners, like a longtime local barber, worry the higher bills could threaten their ability to stay open.
3. Search For Missing Man In Opelousas Ends In Tragedy (999ktdy.com) — An 81-year-old Opelousas man who went missing from his Flamingo Lane home was found deceased in his truck after a statewide Silver Alert and search. St. Landry Parish authorities say the vehicle was hidden by dense foliage, and the investigation into his death continues. Officials noted he had a medical condition affecting his judgment.
4. Opelousas family files lawsuit after mother allegedly buried months after funeral (klfy.com) — An Opelousas family has filed a lawsuit claiming their mother’s burial was delayed for months after her 2025 funeral, raising painful questions about when and how she was laid to rest. The suit against a St. Landry Parish funeral home alleges breach of contract, misrepresentation, and emotional distress after relatives say they were never told her remains hadn’t been interred as expected.
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★ Featured events ★
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GROWN FOLK VIBES PT.III w/ LIL' NATE & DJ VOS →
Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, 2235 Creswell Ln, Opelousas
9:00 pm
Friday May 22
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Other local events
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Opelousas Farmers' Market →
828 E Landry St, Opelousas
11:30 am -
Dancing Around The World →
Delta Grand, 120 S Market St, Opelousas
6:00 pm
Saturday May 23
Saturday June 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
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🎓Graduation PPHS & VPHS 🎓
Evangeline Parish Ville Platte, LA 70586 -
Le Village Gaulois →
NUNU Arts & Culture Collective, 1510 Courtableau Hwy, Arnaudville
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🎓Graduation BHS & MHS 🎓
Evangeline Parish Ville Platte, LA 70586 -
Rocky's Live Music →
Rocky's Cajun Kitchen, 1415 Laurel St, Eunice
6:00 pm -
Prarie Acadian Culture Center- The Cajun Way →
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, 250 Park Ave, Eunice
10:00 am -
National Speech Pathologist Day
St. Landry Parish Opelousas, LA 70570 -
Early Dismissal/Staff Development Day
St. Landry Parish Opelousas, LA 70570 -
Last Day for Students
St. Landry Parish Opelousas, LA 70570 -
Last Day for Teachers
St. Landry Parish Opelousas, LA 70570
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dog got out the cage and Been going since Friday night..
She a very friendly pit bull short black and stocky..she took off from park ave so if any one seen her contact me and we appreciate you.. (Nextdoor Historic District) - Anyone needing pressure washing done low affordable prices and will work with you on prices shoot me a dm or give me a call please.
2259100889. Opelousas area, churchpoint, laffeyette, lawtell Any neighboring city. (Nextdoor Bullard Yambilee)
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Orderfiller / Loader / Unloader in Opelousas. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Burger King Team Member in Opelousas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Opelousas here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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