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Update on school closures for Friday, April 12

Most Acadiana schools have re-opened after a storm caused widespread power outages on Wednesday. We have the latest information from area districts.

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Which Louisiana Parishes Have the Most Tornadoes?

Data compiled from NOAA shows which Louisiana parishes are most likely to experience tornadic activity. Some of those parishes have already had touchdowns.

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Some Acadiana schools closed today

Because utility companies are still working to restore power in the Iota area, those three schools are closed Thursday.

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UPDATE: Latest reports on power outages

Some Acadiana residents are still without power following Wednesday's storm system. We've got some updates from the utility companies here.

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LIST: School closures planned Wednesday due to severe weather

Lafayette Parish School System has decided to close all schools and facilities Wednesday, April 10 due to severe weather.

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Storm knocks out power to thousands in southwest Louisiana

As of 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, over 45,000 customers were without electricity in southwest Louisiana, according to the Louisiana Power Outage Map.

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Tornado watch issued in southeast Louisiana ahead of storms | Weather/Traffic

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch early Wednesday morning for much of southeast Louisiana, where forecasters said a few tornadoes are "likely" along with scattered hail and gusty

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Acadiana native making difference around the country for people with Alzheimer's

A Acadiana native was touched by what he learned about Alzheimer’s while covering a story back in 2004. Residents heart wrenching stories inspired him to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association.

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Two men arrested in connection with Evangeline burglary

Jaret Simar, 35 of Evangeline and Thomas Labouve, Jr., 50 of Jennings were each were booked on one count of simple burglary.

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Acadia Parish Landfill could soon use renewable energy to improve the parish.

Acadia Parish Police Jury is currently in talks to approve a methane project that will produce renewable energy that will benefit the parish.

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