Paris Flannigan

Byron Minor is one of a few drivers in Opelousas are upset about traffic tickets coming in the mail

Opelousas city council delays the demolition project for the historic building on Grolee street after architect notifies of possible tax credits

Decade old friend and colleagues remember Javonta Flugence and his family killed in Friday car crash

OPELOUSAS — You may remember Baby Joy, the Opelousas infant who needed a heart transplant. We shared her story back in December. Today, we followed up with Baby Joy and her mother, Crisite Jolivette, to learn that she is doing great and even learning how to say her first words.

OPELOUSAS, La. (KATC) - A Louisiana mother feels like she's living in a dream as her baby is getting a new start thanks to receiving a heart transplant.

A baby girl in Louisiana is doing well after receiving a heart transplant. (Source: KATC)

"I got a call, saying Miss Bernadette, your house is burning, and I said, well, no, my house is not burning. No way, you know, but she said yes, your home is on fire, and I just dropped to my knees and began to cry and say, Jesus help me," said Bernadette Roberts.

OPELOUSAS — The South City Park community pool sits vacant after the city shut it down a decade ago after the pool experienced maintenance issues.

Harvey Huval, owner of Pat's Fisherman's Wharf spent months rebuilding the restaurant after the spring storms, now he prepares for Hurricane Francine.

PATTERSON — Hurricane Francine caused widespread damage in South Louisiana, especially in St. Mary Parish, with flooding, debris, and power outages. A Patterson neighborhood may have gotten the worst of it.