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State Police release details of I-10 chase that ended in fiery fatal crash LA DOTD and last updated 2021-01-14 11:57:10-05 Louisiana State Police have released details on a two-vehicle fatal crash on Wednesday that resulted in one fatality. State Police says that on January 13, 2021, shortly after 8:30 p.m., Troopers responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on I-10 westbound near Louisiana Avenue. The crash claimed the life of an unidentified driver. An investigation by State Police revealed a d...

and last updated 2021-01-14 15:46:23-05 The City of New Orleans will take part in President-elect Joe Bidens memorial ceremony and national moment of unity recognizing lives lost to COVID-19. New Orleans was invited to participate in the ceremony by the Presidential Inaugural Committee. The event will happen the night before the inauguration. President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will lead this ceremony by lighting the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C...

As of Jan. 14, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 5,318 and the number of deaths had increased by 58, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

President Trump approves Hurricane Zeta Disaster Declaration Declaration will provide direct assistance to communities impacted by storm KATC - MGN ONLINE and last updated 2021-01-12 19:10:37-05 Governor John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday that a Major Disaster Declaration due to damage in Louisiana from Hurricane Zeta has been approved by President Trump. The declaration will provide direct assistance to those people and communities impacted by the storm. Zeta made landfall in Lafourche Parish...

People in Breaux Bridge and Ville Platte will have access to free COVID-19 testing and flu shot in the next two weeks.

FEMA opens DRC in New Iberia FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opens in New Iberia and last updated 2021-01-13 17:30:29-05 Acadiana residents recovering from Hurricanes Laura and Delta can now get help from FEMA in New Iberia. The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is located in Iberia Parish Airfield, Old Runway, Suite No. 1, 4917 Industrial Drive. There are flags and signage to help find the location. Officials say theyre ready to help Acadiana residents continue their path to recovery. "They can co...

It's a much more mild day across Acadiana as sunshine will slowly warm us up into the upper 50s by the end of the afternoon.

UL Lafayette students back on campus after winter break Daniels Wednesday weathercast 1/13/2021 and last updated 2021-01-13 08:17:33-05 On Wednesday, students will be back on UL Lafayettes campus, but not nearly as many students as youd have seen in Januaries past. This is because of adjusted schedules and virtual classes. Faculty are working to ease students back into schoolwork as they return. "Its already overwhelming to have like COVID and you cant meet people and you cant be in class," sa...

Jefferson Parish Republican abruptly resigns from LA House By: Associated Press and last updated 2021-01-12 19:02:04-05 BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana lawmaker from Jefferson Parish has abruptly resigned from his elected position only a year after taking office. The House of Representatives clerks office confirmed Tuesday that Republican Rep. Charles Henry submitted his resignation to the House speaker Monday, effective immediately. Henry was elected to the seat in 2...

After another chilly start Wednesday, plenty of sunshine and milder temperatures are forecast for Acadiana until the next front arrives Thursday night.