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Opelousas

American  
[op-uh-loo-suhs] / ˌɒp əˈlu səs /

noun

  1. a city in S Louisiana.


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Xavier Ellis, 28, a Ferriday native now teaching in Opelousas, Louisiana, said Lewis’ life is an inspiration.

From Washington Times • Nov. 5, 2022

Cravins, now an attorney in Opelousas, led the request to remove the statue with the support of retired Opelousas City Court Judge Vanessa Harris.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2022

Steely gray skies were barely visible through the stretch of oak trees lining Opelousas Avenue.

From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2021

The 18-year-old Opelousas native and education major was last seen on April 6.

From Fox News • Apr. 13, 2021

A considerable part of Attakapas is also very productive, as well as portions of Opelousas.

From Norman's New Orleans and Environs Containing a Brief Historical Sketch of the Territory and State of Louisiana and the City of New Orleans, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time by Norman, B. M.