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A cool front will bring Acadiana's temperatures back to a January reality over the next few days, but the chill won't last into the weekend.

La. National Guard supports inauguration, returns home Louisiana National Guard Posted at 7:04 PM, Jan 26, 2021 and last updated 2021-01-26 20:04:48-05 NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard responded to the District of Columbia National Guard’s request to send troops for assistance and within thirty-six hours from receiving their orders, 160 soldiers and airmen landed just outside of the D.C. area, Jan. 16. The DCNG requested additional troops to support the 59th Presidential I...

Former state representative Steve Carter dies at 77 and last updated 2021-01-27 11:25:15-05 BATON ROUGE, La. — Steve Carter, 77, the three-term state representative who ran for East Baton Rouge Mayor-President last year, has died of complications from the coronavirus, a representative for his family told our media partners at The Advocate. “It is with very heavy hearts we report that Steve has lost his battle with Covid-19 tonight, surrounded by his family,” said Charlotte Melder...

Sulphur family still trying to rebuild after Hurricane Laura Sulphur family still trying to recover after Hurricane Laura and last updated 2021-01-26 23:38:34-05 Five months ago this week, Hurricane Laura slammed into the coast of Southwest Louisiana, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. For many families the recovery continues. One family in Sulphur is still struggling all these months later. For residents like Robin Baudoin, it has been a frustrating five months trying to get everythin...

A vehicle fire has been extinguished at a local business on Salsman Street in Lafayette.

Shintech announces $1.3 billion expansion for facilities in Iberville, West Baton Rouge parishes Shintech Louisiana LLC and last updated 2021-01-26 14:03:53-05 Shintech Louisiana LLC announced on Tuesday, January 26, that the company will invest $1.3 billion to expand its manufacturing and packaging facilities in Iberville and West Baton Rouge parishes. The company, which manufactures polyvinyl chloride resins, or PVC, says will make a $1.25 billion investment to increase PVC manufacturing capa...

NIPD make arrests in two separate shootings KATC and last updated 2021-01-26 19:07:02-05 New Iberia Police have arrested two men in connection with separate shootings that occurred last year. According to a police spokesperson, Denzel Scott was arrested and charged with first degree murder and two counts of attempted second degree murder in a September 5, 2020, homicide on South Landry Drive. 21-year-old Eric Walker of Houston was killed in that shooting, and two others were shot. The two inj...

Junior League of Lafayette to hold open house for prospective members THE WOMENS PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUP WILL HOLD A VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE FOR POTENTIAL MEMBERS THURSDAY NIGHT AT 6:30. WHILE THE PANDEMIC WONT ALLOW PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS VISIT IN PERSON... THE VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE WILL STILL ALLOW THEM TO INTRODUCE THEMSELVES AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION. and last updated 2021-01-26 20:55:23-05 The Junior League of Lafayette is looking for new members. The womens profess...

New penalty hearing for man facing death in trooper slaying Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Office Posted at 6:10 PM, Jan 26, 2021 and last updated 2021-01-26 19:10:38-05 LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A man convicted of killing a Louisiana state trooper is getting a second chance to avoid a death sentence. Kevin Daigle fatally shot Trooper Steven Vincent, 43, in 2015 in southwest Louisiana. The jury that convicted Daigle in 2019 also unanimously called for a death sentence. Now, according to the Ame...

Scholarship fund established in memory of Vermilion Parish 4-H member By: LSU Ag Center and last updated 2021-01-27 20:26:31-05 ABBEVILLE, La. — The LSU Ag Center is recognizing a $100,000 scholarship fund in Vermilion Parish that honors 10-year-old Kaylee McLain, who died last month in an accident. RELEASE: The sale of Pearl the pig raised $100,000 in Vermilion Parish for a scholarship fund to honor 10-year-old Kaylee McLain who died last month in an accident. Kaylee was ...