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Evangeline Parish public schools closed on Friday KATC photo and last updated 2021-02-18 15:12:11-05 Evangeline Parish public schools will remain closed on Friday. Superintendent Darwan Lazard says that due the impact of the recent winter storm, all schools and offices in the Evangeline Parish School District will be closed. Lazard says the schools and offices are expected to reopen Monday, February 22, 2021. Students are expected to complete virtual lessons. --------------------------------...

All roadways, overpasses, and bridges in St. Mary Parish are now open St. Mary Parish Sheriffs Office and last updated 2021-02-17 13:11:47-05 UPDATE: ALL roadways, overpasses, and bridges in St. Mary Parish are now open, according to the Sheriffs Office. Wednesday morning, all bridges on US 90 in St. Mary Parish due to the formation of ice. The closures, according to state police, involved LA 83 (Baldwin), LA 3211 (Franklin), LA 3215(Garden City), and LA 317(Centerville). Traffic was allowed t...

Cold weather safety tips: De-icing your car By: KATC Staff and last updated 2021-02-16 17:49:03-05 With below freezing temperatures overnight many of us might need a refresher on thawing out, especially for our cars if we have no choice but to travel. When temperatures dip down below freezing, icy windshields and locks can become a real problem. It’s important to give yourself extra time to warm up your car. You can start by turning your heater on low. Do not use hot or boi...

and last updated 2021-02-17 18:00:07-05 UPDATE: Opelousas Julius Alsandor is asking residents to continue to conserve water, and stay off the roads if at all possible. "Based upon rain and frigid temperatures forecasted for our area, a snow and rain winter mix is expected which will lead to continued accumulation of ice on roads, bridges and overpasses. With additional winter precipitation, the city is asking citizens stay off the roads if at all possible and to avoid ALL unnecessary travel at...

ATC approves two-day physical remand of PTIs Haleem Adil Sheikh   Published On Four cases under terrorism sections have been lodged against Haleem Adil Sheikh. KARACHI (Dunya News) – An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Karachi has on Wednesday approved two-day physical remand of Leader of the Opposition in the Sindh Assembly and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Haleem Adil Sheikh and others. Deputy Attorney-General Wahab Baloch appeared before the court as Haleem Adil Sheikh’s counsel a...

As of Feb. 17, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 605 and there have been 66 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Winter is maintaining a pretty hard grasp on Acadiana with another possibility of some morning winter precipitation early Wednesday.

Louisiana State Police are asking drivers to avoid unnecessary travel in North and Central Louisiana as a second winter system moves into the state.

Morse home is total loss following Wednesday morning fire An Acadia Parish family is crediting their dog for alerting them of a house fire. It happened Tuesday night in Morse. Three people were inside, along with two of their dogs. The people inside were fast asleep when one of their dogs, whose name is Olaf, started barking. and last updated 2021-02-17 22:39:20-05 MORSE, La. — An Acadia Parish family is crediting their dog for alerting them of a house fire. It happened overnight in Morse....

4 p.m. Update on Winter Weather from the KATC Newsroom Parish President Larry Richard gives an update on conditions in Iberia Parish KATC has your 4 p.m. update on the winter weather in Acadiana along with an update on curfews in the region. KATC Chief Meteorologist Rob Perillo also gives his latest forecast on winter weather conditions across Acadiana. and last updated 2021-02-15 17:31:15-05 LAFAYETTE, La. — KATC has your 4 p.m. update on the winter weather in Acadiana along with an updat...