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LDWF: Some areas of Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to reopen March 1 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and last updated 2021-02-24 21:02:35-05 Some public areas of Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge will reopen on Monday, March 1, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced Wednesday. The refuge has been closed due to severe damage caused by Hurricane Laura on August 29, 2020. Although many public fishing areas, including piers and boat docks, will reopen Monday, there are ...

Eunice Police investigating shooting on East Maple Avenue KATC News and last updated 2021-02-24 22:46:24-05 EUNICE, La. — The Eunice Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place at approximately 3:58 p.m. on Wednesday in the 400 block of East Maple Avenue. According to Chief Randy Fontenot, the shooting left one male victim with gunshot wound to the abdominal area, who had to be airlifted to an undisclosed location. Fontenot says that the victim suffered serious injuries b...

Grand Coteau under boil water advisory due to main water line break, schools will go virtual Water will be shut off on Wednesday KATC and last updated 2021-02-23 17:15:02-05 GRAND COTEAU, La. — The Town of Grand Coteau is under a Boil Water Advisory until further notice. The town says that the advisory is due to a main water line break. Water will be tuned off on Wednesday February 24, 2021 from 8:00 am until possibly 12:00 noon for repairs. The shut off may take longer, they say. Resid...

Crawfish pardoned by Lt. Governor to celebrate crawfish season Office of the Lieutenant Governor Lafitte the Crawfish, named after Chef John Folses Lafittes Landing Restaurant, becomes the fifth crustacean to receive a pardon from Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. and last updated 2021-02-23 14:22:05-05 THIBODAUX — Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser granted an official pardon to a crawfish on Tuesday to celebrate crawfish season. Lafitte the Crawfish was given the pardon during the Fifth Ann...

Milder, more spring-like temperatures are on tap for Acadiana for the rest of the week as clouds increase Wednesday with a few showers possible later this week and into the weekend.

New fire station could be built near Blackham Coliseum if land swap approved KATC and last updated 2021-02-23 18:30:28-05 Lafayette and the UL Lafayette are working on a land swap that will provide space for a new fire station along Cajundome Boulevard. Fire Chief Robert Benoit says that the university is willing to make the swap. It is something the City of Lafayette and UL Lafayette have been working on for the past 4 years. "The university board has agreed that theyre willing to make that sw...

LCG announces new little league at weekly press conference KATC News and last updated 2021-02-23 16:21:15-05 LAFAYETTE, La. — The Lafayette Consolidated Government held its weekly press conference on Tuesday to discuss the aftermath of last weeks winter weather, the upcoming city-parish council meeting and a new little league program. LCG Chief Communications Officer Jamie Angelle thanked the Lafayette Utilities System and its staff for their work to deal with issues during last weeks his...

12-year-old accused of starting fire at St. Charles Street elementary school Jeanerette Fire Department and last updated 2021-02-24 13:40:43-05 A 12-year-old was arrested on Tuesday following a fire at an elementary school in Jeanerette. The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) says they arrested the student for allegedly setting a fire in a St. Charles Street Elementary school bathroom while classes were underway. They say the girl was charged with one count of Aggravated Arson. Around 9:0...

As of Feb. 24, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 879 and there have been 25 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The Louisiana Department of Education says it is investing $2 million in pandemic relief funds to provide high school sophomores and seniors with vouchers to take an upcoming ACT®.