St. Landry Parish Employee Fired After Alleged Drug Use
An employee of the St. Landry Parish Government has had their employment terminated after allegations of drug possession and use.
According to a press release from St. Landry Parish Government, an employee was allegedly seen using some marijuana while working.
Officials say the employee was then arrested on two charges:
Possession of Marijuana
The information about the alleged activity was offered via an anonymous tip.
St. Landry Parish President Jesse Bellard started to look into the matter after the complaint was made. The employee was taken into custody by the Marshall s Office according to Bellard.
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White flags at St. Landry courthouse honor victims of COVID-19
and last updated 2021-03-11 23:50:17-05
St. Landry Parish is honoring those who have died from COVID-19 in the parish with a special memorial at the parish courthouse.
Initially started by an artist in Washington, D.C., the white flags each symbolize a life that was lost due to the coronavirus. The project has since trickled down to smaller communities nationwide, including Lafayette and Baton Rouge. St. Landry Parish Director of Emergency Preparedness and Public Relations Van Reed said that after seeing the memorial, Opelousas and the parish wanted to be a part of it.