The Western Illinois University Office of Student Engagement is looking for volunteers to assist with the annual “Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Week of Service,” beginning on King’s birthday Monday, Jan. 15.
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Acadia Parish Law Enforcement Agencies, acting under the parish emergency declaration, will be enforcing a shelter in place order beginning tonight at 8:00 pm and ending Tuesday, February 16th at 6:00 am. This is a parish wide mandate for all municipalities with the exception of Church Point who has a 6:00 pm to 6:00 am order already in place.
Essential workers are excluded from this mandate but must provide identification if stopped by law enforcement. This mandate could result in citations being issues just as a curfew order.
This mandate is being put in place as roads are expected to worsen as the evening hours begin.
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Tonight, Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon has established a parish wide curfew prohibiting and/or controlling vehicular traffic except essential emergency vehicles and essential personnel between the hours of 6 p.m and 6a.m. effective February 15, 2021 and ending no later February 17, 2021.
And, to coincide with the rest of the parish, the city of Abbeville is instituting a citywide curfew from 6:00 p.m. tonight until 6:00 a.m. tomorrow due to the inclement weather. Please shelter in place whenever possible and stay off of the roadways. If there is an emergency, please contact emergency services. Emergency personnel are asking for the public s cooperation and understanding that it may take them longer to safely respond to emergency situations.
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As of 9 a.m. Monday, we have no reports of closed roads in the parish.
Lake Arthur Police would like to caution citizens against any unnecessary traveling during this unprecedented winter weather event. Road conditions are deteriorating and will continue to do so over the next few hours. In an effort to maintain the safety of our citizens and first responders we ask that you stay off the roadways unless it is an emergency situation. We understand that some individuals will have to travel to and from work during this time. Please slow down and be extremely cautious while driving. Failure to limit travel may result in extended wait times before emergency personnel can reach you.