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Showers and thunderstorms are likely today with highs around 91°F in Opelousas. Local law enforcement has been busy with a major drug seizure of over 1,000 tapentadol tablets and an armed robbery suspect tied to a recent jail escape. Meanwhile, St. Landry Parish schools are facing significant cuts with plans to close 6 schools and reduce staff by 30% to address budget shortfalls, while some families in the area continue rebuilding from recent devastating floods.

1. MON 7/06

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   Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
   91°75°
   ▒ 58%
2. TUE 7/07

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   Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
   90°75°
   ▒ 66%
3. WED 7/08

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   Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
   91°75°
   ▒ 35%
4. THU 7/09

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   Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
   91°75°
   ▒ 26%
5. FRI 7/10

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   Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
   91°75°
   ▒ 42%
6. SAT 7/11

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   Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
   91°75°
   ▒ 60%
7. SUN 7/12

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   Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
   90°90°
   ▒ 58%

ranked by local significance + cross-source pickup · freshness-weighted

1. 01
   1,000 tapentadol tablets seized in Opelousas drug probe
   AOL.com · 8h ago
2. 02
   Eunice Sonic armed robbery suspect identified as SLPSO jail escapee
   KATC · 4d ago
3. 03
   Flip Watch: LSU football targeting fast-rising SEC commit to close out 2027 recruiting class
   247Sports · 12h ago
4. 04
   St. Landry Parish family begins to rebuild after devastating flooding
   KADN News 15 · 2d ago
5. 05
   St. Landry board moves to close 6 parish schools, reduce staff by 30% to close budget gap
   The Advocate · 4d ago
6. 06
   Extra Mile Mobile Crisis Response Unit offers free mental health crisis assistance in St. Landry Parish
   Eunice News · 4d ago
7. 07
   Washington voters approve charter amendment allowing appointed police chief
   KATC · 5d ago
8. 08
   Opelousas water system gets $17M to upgrade pipes, wells, storage tanks
   Bing News · 7d ago
9. 09
   Opelousas secures $17M for water system upgrades
   Bing News · 7d ago
10. 10
    Two arrests in early morning Opelousas shooting
    Bing News · 7d ago

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