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Rooftop blown off, trailer destroyed in Rayne during powerful storms
RAYNE, La. (KADN) — The damage assessment and storm cleanup is underway across much of Acadiana. The Acadia Parish community of Rayne was another part of the area where the storms left destruction in their wake.
2 suspects arrested for brazen ATM theft at Gueydan grocery store; another wanted
GUEYDAN, La. (KADN) — Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon said two suspects have been arrested for the theft of an ATM from a Gueydan convenience store and a third is wanted. Couvillon said Devonta Richard of Carencro, and Deamonte Chatman of Opelousas, both 26, were arrested in Lafayette. He...
Down on Main Street Custom Car and Truck Show is Saturday
From new and classic cars, trucks, hot rods and 4X4s, the 2nd annual Down on Main Street Custom Car and Truck Show kicks off Saturday in downtown Jennings. With over 60 different vehicles, organizer Dwayne Brown said there will be something for everyone to enjoy. “We had 60-plus last year and we are hoping for about […]
Day after hail bombardment, Jennings rocked by Monday storm
Cleanup continued Tuesday in Jennings after powerful storms blew trees and heavy branches down onto homes and vehicles and caused widespread power outages. The storm comes a day after three-inch hail fell on the city. “It’s never good for people to have damage,” Jennings Fire Chief Ashley Navarre said. Navarre said crews spent Monday night […]
Good Question: Why are some storms green?
(KADN) — As parts of Acadiana experienced hail during storms, you may have also noticed green clouds. We have a viewer good question from Brian Nicholas, who wonders why some storms have a greenish color. Thanks for sending this good question in, so let's dive in. As an example,...
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