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Ochsner Lafayette General COVID vaccinations canceled on Monday Ochsner and last updated 2021-02-15 09:21:31-05 Patients that were scheduled to be vaccinated by Ochsner Lafayette General will not be able to receive a vaccine on Monday. Winter weather conditions have closed the site at they Heymann Center on Monday February 15, 2021. Patients were notified of the change in scheduling. "While we notified everyone on the schedule Friday evening and Saturday morning, all COVID-19 vaccines schedul...

Why we ended up with more sleet, and less freezing rain Daniel Phillips and last updated 2021-02-15 13:50:38-05 Acadiana got very lucky Monday morning as winter precipitation moved across the area. Most of us had braced for rounds of intense freezing rain leading to ice accumulation of up to a half inch, stressing the infrastructure and turning roads into ice rinks. The roads are still icy, and there was plenty of winter precipitation but we avoided the worst accumulation and a big part of t...

Festival of Words to host virtual open mic event Festival of Words and last updated 2021-02-13 22:22:24-05 On Wednesday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. the Festival of Words will host Pieces Of Hope Virtual Open Mic on Zoom. For sixteen years, the festival has hosted the Grand Coteau based event featuring writers, musicians and storytellers. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the creative community will gather online. Coming together is an act of hope; come to share or just to listen and enjoy. The two...

On Sunday, February 14, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne announced that state offices would be closed statewide Monday, February 15.

Cleco brings in more crews, specialists ahead of winter weather Closing customer service offices Monday, Feb. 15 Cleco and last updated 2021-02-14 14:58:37-05 Cleco says its prepared for the winter storm that is already bringing ice and snow to parts of the company’s service territory. “In addition to our Cleco line crews, we are bringing in over 200 contractor line mechanics from Louisiana, Florida and Texas,” said James Lass, director of distribution operations and emergency m...

Five Acadia Parish teens arrested following string of Lafayette Parish burglaries MGN Online and last updated 2021-02-14 11:41:57-05 Five Acadia Parish teens have been arrested following a string of vehicle burglaries in Lafayette Parish The Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Office says that during the early morning hours of Saturday, February 13, deputies initiated a traffic stop on North Fieldspan Road on a vehicle believed to be associated with vehicle burglaries near Concerto Drive in Duson. Accor...

A special anti-terrorism court (ATC) has rejected the bail plea of MPA Faisal Zaman, the prime suspect in the murder case of PTI leader Malik Tahir Iqbal and his friend ex-councillor Gul Nawaz.

Acadiana residents stocking up on essentials ahead of winter storm Cold temperatures, holidays have stores seeing rush in customers Acadiana residents stocking up on essentials ahead of winter weather and last updated 2021-02-13 23:19:28-05 YOUNGSVILLE, La. — As temperatures hit below freezing, some people are making sure they have all the supplies they need in case they’re stuck at home because of bad weather and shutdowns. Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and Mardi Gras f...

As of Feb. 14, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 1,312 and there have been 16 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

DOTD crews begin preps ahead of potential icy road conditions next week DOTD crews begin preps ahead of potential icy road conditions next week and last updated 2021-02-12 23:41:36-05 The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is getting ready for the potential of ice over the next several days. Starting Friday night, DOTD will have crews out scouting the roads, including I-49 and I-10, to make sure theres no ice. "Were monitoring the weather systems very closely, working with ...