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Barred owl cared for by LSU vet students released back into wild and last updated 2021-01-02 23:25:56-05 An adult female barred owl is back in the wild after it was dropped off at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine about two months ago. After being found in the wild suffering from a broken wing, the bird underwent surgery to insert a pin and wire in order to hold her wing together. Dr. Mark Mitchell, director of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, says the owl would have died without th...

New group focuses on helping Acadiana teens New non-profit aims to help Acadiana teenagers amid pandemic and last updated 2021-01-02 23:16:47-05 A new nonprofit is hoping to help young women and girls rebound into the new year. Safe Havynn Education Centers mission is to meet people where they are and to find tools and teach them the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes necessary for them to move forward in a positive direction. Through education, they meet people where they are and teac...

Acadiana shares 2021 New Years resolutions New Years resolutions for Acadiana in 2021 and last updated 2021-01-01 22:24:53-05 Heading into the new year one sentiment is echoed loud and clear. "Lets hope its nothing like 2020." Many are proceeding with caution into 2021. "I know things arent going to change over night, but I think going through the year weve gained a lot of perspective on how we can tackle this year," Anna Schneider said. This year, Acadiana has some resolutions we can all get o...

The first weekend of 2021 will be a seasonably cool and quiet one for Acadiana.

New Years Eve safety tips for pet owners and last updated 2020-12-31 20:41:53-05 New Years Eve is a unique holiday, and its one time during the year when a large number of pets get lost or go missing. "Unfortunately if a pet is left alone and they start hearing all of this noise, they are going to try and run for safety," explained Lynn Bourque, Adoption Supervisor at Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center. "They dont know that the fireworks are not going to hurt them." Some pets will be ne...

After a stormy New Year's Eve for Acadiana with the threat of severe storms and isolated tornadoes before the stroke of midnight, breezy, cooler and drier conditions are anticipated for the first days of the new year.

Officials urge road safety on New Years Eve and last updated 2020-12-31 19:01:52-05 New Years Eve is one of the most popular holidays for people to indulge in an alcoholic beverage. Its also a day where police see many OWIs. Its tempting to get in your car and drive home from a small New Years Eve gathering or a party just down the street, but officials say if you plan on consuming any alcohol tonight, also plan for a safe ride home. "A designated driver is the safest route. I wouldnt even......

Kaplan Police looking for suspect in fatal shooting and last updated 2020-12-31 06:59:36-05 KAPLAN, La. — The Kaplan Police Department is asking for assistance from the public after a fatal shooting Tuesday in a McDonalds parking lot. According to KPD, on Dec. 29, officers received a complaint of a stolen vehicle from a local gas station. Members of the vehicle owners family located the stolen car in the McDonalds parking lot, where two of the individuals exited their own vehicle and appro...

Region 4 COVID-19 testing dates, sites for beginning of January Testing paused for NYE, New Years Day Louisiana Department of Health and last updated 2020-12-30 18:31:11-05 The Louisiana Department of Health has announced COVID-19 testing in Acadiana for the beginning of January 2021. All COVID-19 testing at Louisiana Army National Guard (LANG) and parish health units will be paused on New Years Eve and New Years Day. Below are times for testing sites operated by LANG in the Acadiana region f...

Pro athlete, Acadiana native gives back to local family Pro athlete, Acadiana native gives back to community and last updated 2021-01-02 11:41:44-05 The holiday season is about the spirit of giving, and one NFL athlete and former Louisiana football star is demonstrating that spirit this year to an Acadiana family. St. Martin Parish native and Cecilia High product Raymond Calais, who is currently a running back for the Los Angeles Rams, wanted to give back to families in need. Calais purchased ...