See the list below for school and business closures across Acadiana. This list will be updated as more announcements are made.
Acadia Parish
UPDATE: "After reviewing the most recent National Weather Service forecasts, we will be resuming operations tomorrow, Thursday, 1/25/24. We'll continue to be weather-aware over the next 24 hours and will communicate any updates if needed. Thank you for your cooperation." Scott Richard, Superintendent
"Out of an abundance of caution due to the updated forecast for excessive rainfall, and reports of problems already this morning with transportation due to water, we will close all schools and district offices today, January 24th, Wednesday. Our students, staff and the overall safety of the community are our priorities. Sorry for the inconvenience and we hope to resume normal operations tomorrow, Thursday, January 25th. " Sincerely, Superintendent Scott Richard.
Calcasieu Parish
Due to the current road conditions and the ongoing Flash Flood Warning in effect, all CPSB schools and facilities will be closed today, January 24. We apologize for the late notice, but we do not feel it is in the best interest of our families to hold school today. We will notify families later today as to the status of school tomorrow, January 25.
Evangeline Parish
All Evangeline parish schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 24, due to flooded roads.
Jeff Davis Parish
All Jeff Davis Parish Schools and office locations will be closed on Wednesday, January 24, due to extreme flooding throughout the day. Please be safe.
St. Landry Parish
All St. Landry Parish School Board schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 24, due to extreme flooding and impassable roads.
Other Closures:
Louisiana FBLA Southern Regional Leadership Conference
The Louisiana FBLA Southern Regional Leadership Conference for January 24, 2024, at the Lafayette Convention Center and Cajundome will be postponed on Wednesday, January 24, due to school closures and weather conditions.
New Iberia Job Fair
The New Iberia Job Fair located at 1200 Field Street, New Iberia, LA, is being rescheduled.
Health Care Job Fair
In response to continued industry demand, Lafayette Economic Development Authority will host a Health Care Job Fair on Thursday, January 25. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Cajundome Mardi Gras Ballroom, 444 Cajundome Blvd.
“Health care continues to be Acadiana’s largest and fastest growing industry and companies are facing increased workforce needs in clinical and administrative positions across the region,” says Mandi D. Mitchell, LEDA President and CEO. “LEDA proactively works with local companies to identify workforce needs and provide opportunities to connect them with our qualified workforce through job fairs and our online job board.”
Job seekers will be able to meet with hiring managers from more than two dozen local health care businesses that are currently hiring for openings including all levels of nursing, lab techs, phlebotomists, transportation providers, direct service workers, case managers, food service, and more.
A current list of participating employers and jobseeker pre-registration is available at www.lafayette.org/healthcarejobfair [lafayette.org]. The list will be updated to reflect any changes to the companies that are participating in the rescheduled event. Companies interested in participating, can contact Ryan LaGrange, LEDA’s Director of Workforce Development, at 337-593-1400.
