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3 women accused of opening casket at Opelousas gravesite

Opelousas · Opelousas

3 women accused of opening casket at Opelousas gravesite

100% Center coverage: 5 sources

By KADN Staff Click here for updates on this story OPELOUSAS, La (KADN) — Deputies with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office investigated a complaint of desecration of a grave at Serenity Memorial Park at 7352 LA 31 in Opelousas on December 10, 2024. The complainant told deputies that her brother’s casket had been opened by a group of girls and gave the names of four people. Deputies interviewed employees of the Memorial Park that witnesse…See the Story

Water main break causes street flooding, some Grand Coteau schools to close

Europe · Grand Coteau

Water main break causes street flooding, some Grand Coteau schools to close

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

GRAND COTEAU, La. (KLFY) -- A broken water main in Grand Coteau has caused some schools there to close and created traffic disruption, authorities said. According to Town Supervisor Paul Prejean, the waterline break has forced St. Ignatius School, Academy of the Sacred Heart and Grand Coteau Elementary to close today. The break has caused extensive flooding along Peach Alley Street and Market Street, and Market Street is currently closed. This s…See the Story

Opelousas postal worker dies from injuries in Jan. 5 crash

Opelousas · Opelousas

Opelousas postal worker dies from injuries in Jan. 5 crash

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- An Opleousas women has died after a crash while delivering mail in St. Landry Parish, authorities said. This crash ultimately claimed the life of Nakeisha Pitre, 46, of Opelousas. Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two-vehicle crash just before 10 a.m. Jan. 5 on La. 3043 east of Webb Lane in St. Landry Parish. Investigators said a 1998 Chevrolet United States Postal Service mail vehicle, driven by Pitr…See the Story

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