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The Louisiana Department of Health announced that 1,467 vaccine providers across the state will have available doses of COVID vaccine this week.

The Lafayette Parish School Board will hold a special board meeting on Wednesday to discuss construction of three new school sites in the parish.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office says it is currently handling numerous flood related calls due to the ongoing weather situation in the parish. The Calcasieu Parish School Board says that its buses are running at normal dismissal times, but may be delayed.

Mixed Opinions: Mask Mandate Revision KATCs Victor Jorges asked people in Downtown Lafayette how they feel about the latest change to mask rules. Mixed Opinions: Mask Mandate Revision and last updated 2021-05-14 23:16:11-04 LAFAYETTE, La. — Governor John Bel Edwards announced on Friday those who are fully vaccinated no longer have to wear masks indoors in most cases. This is based on the recommendation of the Louisiana Department of Health and the CDC. If you’re vaccinated, you donâ�...

Local artists, crafters showcase talents at the HUT KATC and last updated 2021-05-15 13:33:46-04 Acadiana artists and crafters have the chance to show their creative talents Saturday during an event held at Hand Up Thrift in Lafayette. The arts and crafts fair is taking place until 3 p.m. at the store, located at 105 Leonie Street. Organizers say the fair is a great way for local artists and crafters to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and showcase their unique talents, after so many fairs ...

Auto enthusiasts head to Washingtons festival grounds for car show KATC and last updated 2021-05-15 12:36:05-04 Car enthusiasts have the chance this weekend to enjoy some classic wheels, good food, and fun - all while supporting a great cause. The First Annual Charity Angels Open Car Show is being held at the historic Town of Washingtons Festival Grounds this weekend. The grounds are located at 143 Veterans Memorial Hwy in Washington. Saturday, the gates are open until 8 p.m. Free to the publ...

Louisiana House Judiciary Committee advances bill to clarify Lafayette City Marshal salary Louisiana House of Representatives Sen. Gerald Bouderaux (D-Lafayette), Lafayette City Marshal Reginald Thomas and Joe Shumate, Jr. president of Louisiana City Marshals & City Constables Association, speak before the Louisiana House Judiciary Committee on May 13, 2021 about SB 120 regarding the salary of the Lafayette City Marshal. and last updated 2021-05-13 21:58:11-04 BATON ROUGE, La. — A bill by...

and last updated 2021-05-13 17:15:26-04 OPELOUSAS. La. - Police arrested a 21-year-old Opelousas man for his involvement in an April shooting on Park Avenue. On Wednesday, investigators with the Opelousas Police Department served an arrest warrant on Antonio D’Anthony King, Jr. for charges of assault by drive-by shooting, and attempted first-degree murder (two counts), according to Major Mark Guidry, spokesperson for the Department. The matter is still under investigation and more arrests ...

Former Broussard Police Officer files lawsuit against city over sexual harassment allegations KATC and last updated 2021-05-13 19:47:25-04 BROUSSARD, La. — A former Broussard Police officer has filed a lawsuit against the city over allegations of sexual harassment from the leadership of the Broussard Police Department. The lawsuit is asking for $75,000 and was filed by former officer Ryan Savoie against the City of Broussard Thursday in the 15th Judicial District Court. According to the l...

Jeff Davis deputies take part in Special Olympics Louisiana torch run CPSO and last updated 2021-05-13 19:43:41-04 Deputies from the Jeff Davis Parish Sheriffs Office joined several other area agencies in participating in this years Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Thursday. The LETR is an international series of torch relays run by law enforcement officers, leading up to each state or nations Special Olympics Summer Games. Its the largest year-round grassroots fundraiser for ...