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As of June 4, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 365 and there have been 10 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

FEMA: 1,611 have already applied for May storm damage assistance FEMA and last updated 2021-06-04 12:37:21-04 Approximately 1,611 people have registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to receive assistance for damage caused by May storms. President Biden approved disaster declarations for several parishes in Louisiana on Wednesday, June 2. Funding is now available to individuals in Ascension, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, and Lafayette Parish who were affected by severe ...

Deputies locate two missing teens from St. Landry Parish in California KATC and last updated 2021-06-04 13:10:52-04 The St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office says that two runaways from Opelousas have been located out of state. The pair was located in California after being reported missing in May. They were picked up by family and are safe and are headed back to St. Landry Parish, according to deputies. Deputies say the two were reported missing on May 27, 2021. Officials say that around 1:30 a.m...

President Biden approved disaster declarations for several parishes in Louisiana following flooding May.

More scattered splash and dash showers and some thunderstorms remain in the forecast for Acadiana over the next few days, but additional upper energy and instability arriving this weekend could spell the threat of more persistent, heavy rains, and with that, perhaps a threat of flooding.

Showers will get going through the middle part of the day, meaning that it will largely be quiet in the morning and the evening.

Deputy Blake Giroir was on his way home from work when he saw a 10-year-old boy practicing baseball alone in his yard. He stopped and offered to help.

LDWF encourages community to "Get Out and Fish" this summer Tagged Catfish Derby, June 5 - 11 LDWF and last updated 2021-06-03 13:36:32-04 The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is encouraging the community to "Get Out and Fish" this summer. 15 pond sites across Louisiana are now fully stocked with adult-sized channel catfish - including Girard Park, where we caught up with David Mitchell. "Its great to get the kids out the house. Get them something to do. And this right here this ...

Evangeline Downs to host Career Fair on June 10 Boyd Gaming and last updated 2021-06-03 15:10:54-04 Evangeline Downs in Opelousas will host an in-person career fair on Thursday, June 10. The company says they are looking to fill various roles in several departments. The event will take place in two sessions from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm in the Event Center at the Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino. Representatives will be in attendance to speak with job candidates. ...

Vermilion Parish Sheriff issues hurricane preparedness tips Courtesy VPSO and last updated 2021-06-03 15:10:08-04 Sheriff Mike Couvillon offers the following preparation tips for the 2021 hurricane season for residents of Vermilion Parish. There are three phases for hurricane planning: 1. Before – Prepare for the hurricane. 2. During – Where you will be during the hurricane. 3. After – Planning for your return, assessing damaged, contacting insurance holders, cleanup. Education ...