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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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The Bible Has a Better Answer Than Prison.

A local woman gets nearly two years in prison for stealing half a million dollars from area clinics. Stuart Amidon and David Riley break down what biblical justice actually demands: real restitution, not empty punishment. They dig into restorative justice, the death penalty, and why our prison system fails victims twice. https://theparishcircuit.com/the-bible-has-a-better-answer-than-prison/

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Opelousas Mayoral Candidates and Their Platforms

Qualifying has closed for the Opelousas mayoral race, and Stuart and David run through all seven candidates on the ballot, from two-term incumbent Julius Alsandor to a stacked field of challengers, breaking down what each one is actually promising versus what they're leaving out. Every campaign leans on the same warm, feel-good language about transparency, safety, and growth, but the guys keep chasing the same question with no real answer: what's the plan, and how are we paying for it? With earl

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Comment Section Roundup: Opelousas Has an Absurd Amount of Potential-Part II

The comment section exploded after The Parish Circuit called Opelousas a city of opportunity "despite its flaws," and Stuart Amidon and David Riley are back to sort through the comments.  Affordable housing, low crime myths versus lived experience, decades of political corruption, and a biblical case for why judgment — and repentance — might be exactly what our city needs. This episode featuring Lana Soileau, Chris Richard, Maggie Faye Richard, Bill Doucet, Sarah Beard, Carol Masson, and Mario T

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US Senate Candidate Jamie Davis Seems To Be Shifting Local Democrat Politics Farther Left

Stuart Amidon and David Riley dig into Jamie Davis, the farmer-turned-Senate-candidate selling "Louisiana First" to Southwest Louisiana Democrats. Behind the good-old-boy image? Greater funding for universal healthcare, education, and government housing at every turn. Is this common sense, or soft socialism?

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Opelousas Has an Absurd Amount of Potential. Almost Nobody Is Taking It.

Stuart Amidon and David Riley make the case for Opelousas: cheap houses, booming businesses, and opportunity hiding in plain sight. From new restaurants to a $300 million Walmart expansion, they break down why this overlooked Louisiana town is quietly on the rise, and why now's the time to get in. https://theparishcircuit.com/opelousas-has-an-absurd-amount-of-potential-almost-nobody-is-taking-it/

Nearly Three Years Later, Opelousas Police Chief Scandal Still Sits Unresolved as Election Looms

Nearly three years after a shooting tied to an affair, the Opelousas police chief is running for reelection with the case still open. Stuart Amidon and David Riley break down the charges, the AG's response, and why voters deserve answers before October. This one's been a long time coming. https://theparishcircuit.com/nearly-three-years-later-opelousas-police-chief-scandal-still-sits-unresolved-as-election-looms/

St. Landry Crime Stoppers Wants You Watching Your Neighbor’s Yard

Stuart Amidon and David Riley break down a St. Landry Crime Stoppers post telling residents to watch their neighbors and report "any suspicious activity." They dig into vague government language, the swatting epidemic, police-issued parenting advice, and why a healthy community polices itself instead of outsourcing vigilance to the nanny state. https://theparishcircuit.com/st-landry-crime-stoppers-wants-you-watching-your-neighbors-yard/

BREAKING: St. Landry Parish is cutting animal control services effective 4:30 PM July 22nd

St. Landry Parish Rolls Out Mobile Crisis Team, and the Government Just Got a Little Bigger

A new mobile crisis unit just launched in St. Landry Parish, and Stuart Amidon and David Riley aren't just cheering it on. On this episode of The Parish Circuit, they ask who's really showing up at your door, what worldview they're bringing, and why the church keeps outsourcing its job to the state. https://theparishcircuit.com/st-landry-parish-rolls-out-mobile-crisis-team-and-the-government-just-got-a-little-bigger/

Three Men Detained in Opelousas as ICE Sweeps Reach St. Landry Parish

ICE just made an arrest three miles from home. Stuart Amidon and David Riley dig into what happened in Opelousas, then go deeper: what does Scripture actually say about borders, the melting pot myth, and why national identity matters. A local story that opens up a much bigger conversation. https://theparishcircuit.com/three-men-detained-in-opelousas-as-ice-sweeps-reach-st-landry-parish/

Here Comes The Sun (Doo doo doo doo)

Daylight saving time just passed the House, and Stuart Amidon and David Riley are here for it. On this episode of The Parish Circuit, they break down the 1918 farm-labor origins, why farmers never actually wanted it, and what an 8 a.m. winter sunrise in Louisiana really means for you. https://theparishcircuit.com/here-comes-the-sun-doo-doo-doo-doo/

The Deficit Grew: St. Landry’s Schools Are Closing - Part II

Stuart Amidon and David Riley return with part two of their breakdown on St. Landry Parish's school closures. They dig into the real reason public education keeps drifting left, why Krotz Springs is fighting to survive, and what it actually looks like for parents to reclaim responsibility for their kids' education. https://theparishcircuit.com/the-deficit-grew-st-landrys-schools-are-closing-part-ii/

Opelousas Lands $17 Million for Water System Fixes

Stuart Amidon and David Riley break down Opelousas' $17 million water system overhaul on this episode of The Parish Circuit. They dig into wells, storage, lead lines, and the truth behind the city's A rating.

Public Housing, Part II: Interview with Brad Vae

Public housing was never meant to be a permanent address. Stuart Amidon and David Riley sit down with local entrepreneur Brad Vae to talk about what's actually keeping people trapped — broken incentives, absent accountability, and a system designed to manage people rather than free them. The conversation Opelousas needed to have. https://theparishcircuit.com/parish-president-says-public-housing-isnt-permanent-housing-and-the-town-wanted-his-head/