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Latest closures for schools, roads, and curfews

January 23, 2025 / jamesmeche

With the historic snowfall, Acadiana is under multiple closures for schools and roads in the local area. Here is the latest: School Closures:Evangeline Parish (administrators, school secretaries, custodians, and 12-month…

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