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Ground was officially broken on Monday, February 9, 2026, for a new 18,000-square-foot, $4.6 million Opelousas Community Center located at South City Park. The facility is funded through the GUMBO 1.0 program and supported by ConnectLA.The new center will provide broadband-enabled, multi-purpose space designed to support workforce training, health services,...Continue Reading

The City of Opelousas will soon install new security cameras throughout the community to enhance public safety.This project is funded through a partnership with the Opelousas Downtown Development District following a formal request from the Opelousas Police Department for increased surveillance within the downtown corridor.The initiative builds on previous infrastructure...Continue Reading

Join Local Leaders, Innovators, and Entrepreneurs for a Morning of Strategy, Growth, and ConnectionFebruary 27 is the St. Landry Parish Business Summit, designed for entrepreneurs, business owners, managers, and community leaders who are ready to think bigger, work smarter, and grow stronger in the year ahead.Presented by St. Landry Economic...Continue Reading

Walmart has announced a $330 million investment to modernize its regional distribution center in Opelousas, bringing advanced automation, robotics, and technology to the facility. Economic development leaders say the investment highlights Walmart’s long-term commitment to Acadiana’s workforce and regional economy.Click here for the complete article.Continue Reading

OPELOUSAS, La. — St. Landry Parish continues to benefit from major private investment as Walmart announces plans to invest more than $330 million to modernize its regional distribution center in Opelousas, reinforcing the parish’s role as a critical logistics hub for Louisiana and the Gulf South.The multi-year phased modernization project...Continue Reading

The Louisiana Equine Sales & Event Center will host an Easter Market on Sunday, March 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and local vendors are invited to participate.Location:Louisiana Equine Sales & Event Center372 Harry Guilbeau RoadOpelousas, LA 70570Vendor Information:Seeking 40–50 local vendorsVendor spaces are $75Indoor or covered outdoor booth...Continue Reading

The equine industry’s importance in Louisiana cannot be overstated. From the parish to the state level, horses are a critical component of Louisiana’s culture and economy. Per the 2024 Louisiana Summary on Agriculture & Natural Resources, put together by the LSU Agricultural Center, there are over 110,000 horses in the...Continue Reading

St. Landry Parish, LA, takes immense pride in being an ideal atmosphere in which to plant roots and raise a family. A primary element of that culture and identity is the quality education offered to the community’s children and young adults. Parents will find numerous public and private school options...Continue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   September 24, 2025Opelousas Main Street Invites Community to "Imagine Main Street" Workshop on October 21, 2025 Public Engagement Event as part of the Department of Transportation Thriving Communities ProgramOPELOUSAS, La. – The City of Opelousas, in coordination with Opelousas Main Street, invites residents and stakeholders to participate...Continue Reading

GRAND COTEAU, LA - Noble Plastics, a woman-owned small business specializing in custom plastic injection molding, has announced an $8.5 million investment to expand its St. Landry Parish headquarters. This expansion will increase production capacity to support First Solar Inc.’s new billion-dollar manufacturing facility in Iberia Parish, and will create...Continue Reading

Entrepreneurs, small businesses, and remote work professionals in need of flexible, affordable, and professional office space in Opelousas, Louisiana, now have a unique opportunity to take their business operations to the next level while enjoying major savings. Prime SLED Business Center Office Spaces currently for lease are co-located with St...Continue Reading