The Parish Circuit

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-candidate-jamie-davis-seems-to-be-shifting-local-democrat-politics-farther-left/

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/

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 early voting starting October 20th and Election Day set for November 3rd, they lay out what a candidate should be showing voters and issue a standing invitation for anyone in the race to come on the show and answer for it.

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 Thibodeaux.  https://theparishcircuit.com/comment-section-roundup-opelousas-has-an-absurd-amount-of-potential-part-ii/

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?

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/