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Feeling More Like Summer . and last updated 2021-05-24 06:48:31-04 Over the weekend, we finally saw the end to some of the big rains we experienced last week. This trend will generally continue through the week. A ridge of high pressure to the east and a trough over the west will continue to funnel moisture over the region, but the atmosphere will be considerably more stable. . Temperatures will remain mild to warm for the week. As we finish the month of May, our normal highs should be approac...

The State Fire Marshal's Office says that deputies are on the scene of a fire investigation in Maurepas involving one death.

Vermilion Parish School Board approves one-time COVID-19 stipend for employees KATC and last updated 2021-05-24 14:15:06-04 ABBEVILLE, La. — The Vermilion Parish School Board approved a one-time "COVID-19 Recruitment and Retention Stipend" to all full-time, part-time and contract employees during its regular meeting on Wednesday. According to a memo from Superintendent Tommy Byler, the amount of the stipend will range between $500 - $1,500 depending on how much time each employee worked du...

LDH: COVID vaccine available at 1,485 vaccine providers across state Louisiana Department of Health and last updated 2021-05-24 11:38:26-04 The Louisiana Department of Health says that 1,485 vaccine providers across the state will have available doses of COVID vaccine this week. Those providers include national and independent pharmacies, public health providers, clinics and physician offices, hospitals and others. LDH has published the list of participating providers, along with their locatio...

Abbys Apps: CamCard and last updated 2021-05-24 07:48:44-04 In this weeks Abbys Apps, we take a look at an app that will keep your business cards organized, in one place, and paper free! Camcard is the app that will have a whole business cards worth of information logged on your phone in less time than it would take you to type a first name. Its simple to use. When someone gives you a business card, use the camera to take a photo of it. Within seconds, CamCard will create a contact in the app ...

COVID-19: State update - 468,402 cases, 10,535 deaths KATC and last updated 2021-05-24 13:20:34-04 As of May 24, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 577 and there have been 13 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. Of these cases, 344 are confirmed cases and 233 are probable cases. The total number of cases reported to the state as of Monday is 468,402. The current total death count is 10,535. The collection dates for most of these case...

LCG to reopen two senior centers by June 1 KATC and last updated 2021-05-24 12:54:43-04 Lafayette is planning to reopen two senior centers in June. Lafayette Consolidated Government says that Rosehouse and Greehouse Senior Centers in Lafayette are anticipated to reopen to the public on June 1 pending final approval from Governor John Bel Edwards. Days of operation and programming will be limited for now, they say. LCG has provided a schedule for programs at each facility: Rosehouse: Open Monday...

Washington Elementary to close early due to break in water line Courtesy of MGN Online and last updated 2021-05-24 12:24:51-04 Washington Elementary will close early on Monday following a break in the towns water line. The St. Landry Parish School Board says that the school will close at 11:45 am on Monday, May 24. Officials are working to repair the break and school is expected to resume on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. "Please make every effort to pick your child up if you are able to do so. Par...

Northside, David Thibodaux STEM hold commencement ceremonies and last updated 2021-05-21 23:56:23-04 Another group of seniors has officially graduated from Acadiana high schools Friday. Among those holding commencement ceremonies were Northside High and David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy in Lafayette Parish. Both ceremonies were held at the Cajundome Friday - Northside at 5 and David Thibodaux STEM at 7:30. Family and friends were able to join their graduates in the Cajundome for the ceremon...

Lafayette native accepted into 100+ colleges now helping others achieve higher education Lafayette native accepted into 100+ colleges now helping others achieve higher education and last updated 2021-05-21 23:24:20-04 A Lafayette native who made headlines for getting into more than 100 colleges and getting millions in scholarship offers is hoping to help others do the same. But on top of her studies, shes also paying it forward. When Cormier was studying at Early College Academy on SLCCs camp...