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As of January 18, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by a record of 29,125 and there have been 58 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. Louisiana has surpassed 1 million COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started.

A much more "interesting" weather pattern is on tap for Acadiana for the remainder of the week with spring-like temperatures Wednesday, followed by a strong cold front and storms Wednesday night, then winter temperatures and perhaps some wintry weather to follow into Thursday night and early Friday.

Governor John Bel Edwards today joined statewide and local leaders to announce the creation of a task force on statewide litter abatement and beautification.

After a fairly dreary weekend the sun will be out in full force to start the week, although temperatures will stay chilly for another day.

One person has died following a Sunday night shooting on Sterling Street in Lafayette.

The Lafayette Police Department investigated a fatal hit and run vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Sunday.

The Franklin Water System says that they have issued a boil water advisory after experiencing problems with their water supply system.

The City of Broussard will be distributing a limited number of at-home COVID-19 tests on Tuesday.

After a chilly start Tuesday morning, expect a nice warm-up into the upper 60s for the afternoon under fair to partly cloudy skies...it will be even milder Wednesday before the next cold front arrives Wednesday night.

A juvenile is in stable condition after being struck by gunfire Saturday morning in Broussard.