Town of Port Barre

06/01/2026

Agenda for tomorrow night's Town Council meeting.

06/01/2026

Reminder: Second Harvest Food pantry is Tuesday- 6/02/2026
Depending how long it takes us to unload the truck and fill the boxes, we should start loading cars around 10:30.
(most folks line up very early)
Pass the word to those without Facebook.
Follow the route.
Pacific Street, then onto OG Track Rd, then through the Athletic Complex Visitor gate and follow the gravel road around the ball fields. Exit onto OG Track Rd.
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05/26/2026

Good morning, we are having issues with our phone lines. Please bare with us while our IT gets this resolved. Thank you

05/21/2026

📢 PORT BARRE/KROTZ SPRINGS DUMPSITE OPEN RIGHT NOW 📢

St. Landry Parish Government’s monthly dumpster site program continues TODAY and every THIRD Thursday for residents in the Port Barre/Krotz Springs area!

📍 Location:
218 Pernie Bailey Rd
Port Barre, LA

⏰ Time:
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

🟢 Allowed items:
• Appliances
• Bedding
• Mattresses/box springs
• Pipes & rubber hoses
• Tin
• Tires
• Tree limbs/trunks less than 6” in diameter
• Washers/dryers

🚫 Prohibited items:
• Electronics
• Hazardous materials
• Lead-acid batteries
• Refrigerators & A/C units
• Mercury products

👀 Look for the big green dumpster!

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05/21/2026

05/21/2026

⚠️ Sandbags Available Thursday Ahead of Severe Weather ⚠️

In preparation for the severe weather expected in our area, St. Landry Parish Government will make sandbags available to residents beginning Thursday, May 21st - Friday, May 22nd, at 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

📍 Location:
Yambilee Building
1939 W. Landry St.
Opelousas, LA 70570

Sandbags will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Residents are encouraged to arrive early and take the necessary precautions to help protect their homes and property from potential flooding.

Parish President Jessie Bellard encourages all residents to remain weather aware and continue monitoring local forecasts and official St. Landry Parish Government updates.

05/18/2026

🇺🇸 ATTN: St. Landry Parish Residents:
Bayou State will be CLOSED next Monday, May 25th in honor of Memorial Day. Our collection schedule for next week is as follows:

05/18/2026

Lion Melissa is ready for the canoe races….ARE YOU??

Links to sign up below:

Canoe/Kayak Races: https://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_56f74fac889412b6416895ca855a363a

Anything Over Rice Cook-off: https://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_03f19e1c7c5ee9e419c3ee9ac2176682

Canoes are Kayaks are available!!!

No need to bring one!