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After a 48 hour period of locally heavy rainfall, and some flooding, along with some severe weather early Thursday, expect more rain and storms to develop for Acadiana Friday into Friday night.

School districts across the Baton Rouge region, including East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston parishes, are closing or shifting to remote instruction Tuesday due to forecasted icy weather.

A weak and dry cold front welcomes cooler temperatures to the state overnight. Temperatures by Thursday could allow for frost to form around parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. This weekend, warmer air returns as well as the chance for showers and storms. 

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The suspect wanted in the April 14, 2023 shooting on Madison Street is now in custody according to the Opelousas Police Department.

Acadian Ambulance has confirmed that one of its units was involved in a fatal accident Tuesday morning.

According to state police, the crash killed Kymber Nezat, 28, of Baton Rouge, and Albert Bordelon, 82, of Plaucheville.

Acadian Ambulance has confirmed that one of its units was involved in a fatal accident Tuesday morning.

The crash closed the Morganza Highway, the Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office reported. Acadian Ambulance confirmed an ambulance was involved.

Acadian Ambulance has confirmed that one of its units was involved in a fatal accident Tuesday morning.