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The Parish Circuit

Stuart Amidon

The Parish Circuit is a local news and events platform focused on St. Landry Parish and the surrounding region. Building media centered on truth, goodness, and beauty for our local community.

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Yesterday · 44 min
Elbert Guillory Says He’s Coming to Clean Up Opelousas
Opelousas mayoral candidate Elbert Guillory sat down with us to talk about his plans for the city. He says water, roads and public safety come first, and he’s already lined up engineers to find failing pipes and map out road repairs, although the funding will require outside sources. He also wants more police officers, more factory jobs and a downtown people want to visit on a Saturday morning, all without raising taxes.
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Wednesday · 31 min
Mayoral and Police Chief Elections
Early voting is open in Opelousas. Stuart Amidon and David Riley revisit their interviews with mayoral candidate Rod Sias and police chief candidate Ebony Martin, break down who’s on the ballot, and share who they’d back for mayor and police chief. Plus: Elbert Guillory’s broom-and-mop campaign and the Bill of Rights.
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Monday · 21 min
Trail Rides Might Leave St. Landry Again
Trail rides are back at the Yambilee grounds, but Parish President Jessie Bellard says one more shooting and they’re done for good. That includes every trail ride in the parish, Mardi Gras and cook-off rides too. After the May shooting, organizers came back this month with 35 officers, pat-downs at the gate and a new rule for the parking lot.
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October 15 · 34 min
Jessie Bellard Stands His Ground
Jessie Bellard says “Debate Me.” On the latest episode of The Parish Circuit, the St. Landry Parish President opened the books on the parish budget, from what state auditors found to why he won’t let the council pass a new tax without a public vote. He also put out an open challenge to anyone who wants to debate him on how parish government runs. https://theparishcircuit.com/jessie-bellard-stands-his-ground/
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September 29 · 41 min
Why Conservatives Keep Losing the Media War
Local news is still owned by the left. On this episode of The Parish Circuit, Stuart Amidon and David Riley sit down with Brian Dawson of 1819 News. He built a $2.7 million statewide Alabama newsroom on donor money, not ads, and he explains why conservatives keep losing the media fight.
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September 25 · 45 min
Take the King's Coin, Become the King's Man
Take the king's coin, become the king's man. On this episode of The Parish Circuit, Stuart Amidon and David Riley sit down with historian Dr. George Grant to trace America's slide into dependence on the state, and why the way out starts in local churches, not Washington. Get to work.
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September 24 · 13 min
Louisiana Banned Abortion But Abortion By Mail Still Exists
Stuart Amidon and David Riley take on Louisiana's abortion pill loophole. The state banned abortion, but pills are still arriving by mail through out-of-state telehealth providers, and the law currently stops at the provider. They make the case for what the next step has to be, and why Louisiana's own constitution already supports it.
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September 21 · 17 min
Louisiana Is Projected to Spend $47 Million on OnlyFans in 2026
Legalized and taxable abuse of women is on the rise. A new report tracking OnlyFans spending by state, city, and parish puts Louisiana at $47 million spent so far in 2026, and St. Landry Parish is on the list.
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September 19 · 16 min
St. Landry Sheriff and Parish President Dispute Summary
NEW PODCAST EPISODE -- St. Landry Parish President Jesse Bellard and Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz both came on The Parish Circuit to make their cases in the jail funding fight, and after hearing both sides, the picture is getting clearer. One inmate has been sitting in the parish jail for nine years waiting for trial, the docket is backed up, and two departments that have to work together are currently tied up in a suit. We broke down what both men said, where they actually agree, and what needs to
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September 18 · 6 min
State gives St. Landry Parish six months to fix its finances — or lose control of them
St. Landry Parish government has six months to prove it can pay its bills before the state steps in and takes over its finances. The State Bond Commission approved the extension this week, but the Legislative Auditor was blunt: real cuts, verified monthly, or a court-appointed administrator strips parish government of its financial decision-making.
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September 17 · 1 hr 1 min
Sheriff Guidroz Fires Back on the Jail Funding Fight
Stuart Amidon and David Riley sit down with St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz to get his side of the jail funding lawsuit against Parish President Jesse Bellard. Guidroz breaks down the cost per inmate, the missing receipts, and the parish spending decisions he says don't add up.
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September 16 · 19 min
JD Vance's Plan to Pay Stay-at-Home Parents
Stuart Amidon and David Riley break down JD Vance's proposal to redirect childcare funding straight to stay-at-home parents. They dig into the numbers, the eligibility rules, and what strings might come attached once the government starts writing the check. Plus a quick update on the local police chief's trial delay. https://theparishcircuit.com/jd-vances-plan-to-pay-stay-at-home-parents/
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September 11 · 1 hr 6 min
Jesse Bellard Talks Jail & Budget Shortfalls
Stuart Amidon and David Riley sit down with St. Landry Parish President Jesse Bellard for a no-nonsense breakdown of the parish's jail funding fight. Why is the sheriff keeping state inmate money while the parish eats the cost? Bellard lays out the numbers, the overcrowding crisis, and what happens next. https://theparishcircuit.com/new-episode-jesse-bellard-talks-jail-budget-shortfalls/
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September 9 · 13 min
ODDD Tax Expansion
Opelousas is pushing to expand its downtown tax district, adding another cent to an already sky-high sales tax rate, all while sitting on nearly nine million dollars in unspent reserves. Before this gets rubber-stamped: why do we need more tax revenue, and who decides on the tax? https://theparishcircuit.com/oddd-tax-expansion/
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September 4 · 13 min
Opelousas Candidates Are Letting AI Write Their Campaigns
A good number of the candidates on your Opelousas ballot this year didn't write their platforms, ChatGPT did. We break down why so many candidates are letting AI speak for them and what that says about where they actually stand on the issues. https://theparishcircuit.com/opelousas-candidates-are-letting-ai-write-their-campaigns/
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September 3 · 53 min
Bringing the Church Back to the Public Square
Larry Davis, running for Congress, joins Stuart Amidon and David Riley on this episode of The Parish Circuit to break down how ordinary people actually move local government. From library board fights to a single email changing a lawmaker's vote, this episode is a real playbook for getting involved close to home. https://theparishcircuit.com/bringing-the-church-back-to-the-public-square/
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September 2 · 18 min
Daughters of the American Revolution Drop Gender Requirement
The DAR just redefined what "woman" means for membership, and it hits home with chapters in Opelousas and Lafayette. On this episode of The Parish Circuit, Stuart Amidon and David Riley dig into the rule change, and how this is actually harming the women it was built for. https://theparishcircuit.com/daughters-of-the-american-revolution-drop-gender-requirement/
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August 19 · 38 min
Massachusetts Just Legalized Abortion Up to Birth. Opelousas Has Its Own History Here Worth Remembering.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey recently signed legislation lifting abortion restrictions up to the point of birth, leaving the decision at the discretion of the physician. Louisiana currently stands among the states that have restricted abortion. That protection wasn't always the case here though. Opelousas itself has a direct history with this issue that's worth remembering, especially now. https://theparishcircuit.com/massachusetts-just-legalized-abortion-up-to-birth-opelousas-has-its-own
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August 17 · 10 min
Fatal Dog Attack in Opelousas, Could This Have Been Avoided?
Stuart Amidon and David Riley break down the fatal pit bull attack in Opelousas and don't hold back. They dig into breed, dog fighting rings hiding in plain sight, and why the parish's cockfighting crackdown needs a sequel. Straight talk on accountability, ownership, and what residents can do right now. https://theparishcircuit.com/https:/fatal-dog-attack-in-opelousas-could-this-have-been-avoided/
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August 14 · 40 min
Comment section roundup: Jamie Davis Seems To Be Shifting Local Democrat Politics Farther Left
Stuart Amidon and David Riley dive back into the reaction from their episode on Louisiana State Senator Jamie Davis, tackling the flood of comments that followed. From accusations of bias to debates over whether Louisiana Democrats and national Democrats are really "polar opposites," the guys unpack why they think the political labels people cling to don't tell the whole story. Featuring comments by Page Christopher, Blake Garland, and Christopher Jackson. https://theparishcircuit.com/us-senate-
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