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Deputies with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office say they are responding to a shots fired call in the Siracusaville area.
Deputies with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office say they are responding to a shots fired call in the Siracusaville area.
Rally Marketing, Opportunity Machine and other agencies held the third annual Social Media Day Lafayette on Friday at UL.
Rally Marketing, Opportunity Machine and other agencies held the third annual Social Media Day Lafayette on Friday at UL.
Police are investigating a burglary at a Lafayette business on Johnston Street.
Police are investigating a burglary at a Lafayette business on Johnston Street.
The Boil Advisory for Grand Prairie Water System has been rescinded per the Louisiana Department of Health.
The Boil Advisory for Grand Prairie Water System has been rescinded per the Louisiana Department of Health.
A Crowley family and Elder Outreach are teaming up to raise money for the fight against Alzheimer's by setting a world record.
A Crowley family and Elder Outreach are teaming up to raise money for the fight against Alzheimer's by setting a world record.
Motorists passing by Laura's II this morning might have had a scare - but it's OK.
Motorists passing by Laura's II this morning might have had a scare - but it's OK.
A Slidell-area couple has been arrested and booked with multiple charges for drugs and dog fighting, following an investigation by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force.
A Slidell-area couple has been arrested and booked with multiple charges for drugs and dog fighting, following an investigation by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force.
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's deputies have arrested a Breaux Bridge woman for her alleged part in the homicide of Simone Robin.
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's deputies have arrested a Breaux Bridge woman for her alleged part in the homicide of Simone Robin.
Third Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Mark Amy has announced he will not seek re-election.
Third Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Mark Amy has announced he will not seek re-election.
Lafayette General Health Clinical Implementation Specialist Stacy Duhon, RN, lost her daughter, Alana Brooke, to a drunk driver in February of 2018. Shortly after Alana's death, Stacy partnered with the Lafayette General Foundation to develop a scholarship fund in her daughter's memory. The scholarship is funded by Lafayette General Health employees through the health system's employee giving program. Today Stacy, in partnership with the Foundation, announced the inaugural award of ...
Lafayette General Health Clinical Implementation Specialist Stacy Duhon, RN, lost her daughter, Alana Brooke, to a drunk driver in February of 2018. Shortly after Alana's death, Stacy partnered with the Lafayette General Foundation to develop a scholarship fund in her daughter's memory. The scholarship is funded by Lafayette General Health employees through the health system's employee giving program. Today Stacy, in partnership with the Foundation, announced the inaugural award of ...
Lawmakers in the Louisiana House are having trouble bridging the same divides that left two previous special sessions this year without a tax deal, disagreeing about fractions of a penny.
Lawmakers in the Louisiana House are having trouble bridging the same divides that left two previous special sessions this year without a tax deal, disagreeing about fractions of a penny.
The Supreme Court says police generally need a search warrant if they want to track criminal suspects' movements by collecting information about where they've used their cellphones.
The Supreme Court says police generally need a search warrant if they want to track criminal suspects' movements by collecting information about where they've used their cellphones.
Deputies have identified the woman wanted in connection to an armed robbery in Lafayette. 18-year-old Taylor Sehati is believed to be somewhere in the Acadiana area.
Deputies have identified the woman wanted in connection to an armed robbery in Lafayette. 18-year-old Taylor Sehati is believed to be somewhere in the Acadiana area.
Officials with Point Blue Water System say that the boil advisory issued on June 12 to customers in the Wyble Subdivision has been lifted.
Officials with Point Blue Water System say that the boil advisory issued on June 12 to customers in the Wyble Subdivision has been lifted.
After a gloomy and rainy day on Thursday, we will have plenty of sunshine on Friday heating things up across Acadiana as highs will top out in the lower 90s.
After a gloomy and rainy day on Thursday, we will have plenty of sunshine on Friday heating things up across Acadiana as highs will top out in the lower 90s.
Yesterday, we told you about a freezer outage at St. Francis Diner that ruined thousands of dollars worth of food.
Yesterday, we told you about a freezer outage at St. Francis Diner that ruined thousands of dollars worth of food.
Hebert's Specialty Meats has headed well east of their original Maurice location and are planning to open a brand new store in Destin, Florida on Monday, June 25.
Hebert's Specialty Meats has headed well east of their original Maurice location and are planning to open a brand new store in Destin, Florida on Monday, June 25.
Viruses that sneak into the brain just might play a role in Alzheimer's, scientists reported Thursday in a provocative study that promises to re-ignite some long-debated theories about what triggers the mind-robbing disease.
Viruses that sneak into the brain just might play a role in Alzheimer's, scientists reported Thursday in a provocative study that promises to re-ignite some long-debated theories about what triggers the mind-robbing disease.
General Motors is bringing back the Chevrolet Blazer, but this model will look a bit different than its iconic predecessor.
General Motors is bringing back the Chevrolet Blazer, but this model will look a bit different than its iconic predecessor.
A Monroe man was arrested tonight in Duson for allegedly stealing a woman's truck from a Lake Charles casino's parking lot.
A Monroe man was arrested tonight in Duson for allegedly stealing a woman's truck from a Lake Charles casino's parking lot.
Port Barre police say crime rates are going down this summer, thanks to the community.
Port Barre police say crime rates are going down this summer, thanks to the community.
City leaders in Scott are feeling optimistic about their budget for next year.
City leaders in Scott are feeling optimistic about their budget for next year.
Broussard police are searching a woman who allegedly stole another woman's purse from a car.
Broussard police are searching a woman who allegedly stole another woman's purse from a car.
The showers have finally exited the western Gulf Coast which will open the door for high pressure to slide in and take control of the forecast for the foreseeable future. This goes along with the official start of summer as temperatures will rise back into the low 90s over the next few days with out cloud cover to help limit the sun. Plenty of humidity will hang around, however, so the heat index will be well beyond what the thermometer says and will actually sit up in t...
The showers have finally exited the western Gulf Coast which will open the door for high pressure to slide in and take control of the forecast for the foreseeable future. This goes along with the official start of summer as temperatures will rise back into the low 90s over the next few days with out cloud cover to help limit the sun. Plenty of humidity will hang around, however, so the heat index will be well beyond what the thermometer says and will actually sit up in t...
With less than a week to go, still no solution on the state's budget shortfall. At issue, taxes to fund the budget passed in the regular session. The governor is calling on lawmakers to renew half of an expiring one-percent sales tax. Thursday, one tax proposal was rejected and another, by Rep. Bishop R-Lafayette, was pulled from consideration. The house is expected to continue the debate Friday morning at 9:30. Lawmakers are reluctant to vote for the half-percent sales tax, so...
With less than a week to go, still no solution on the state's budget shortfall. At issue, taxes to fund the budget passed in the regular session. The governor is calling on lawmakers to renew half of an expiring one-percent sales tax. Thursday, one tax proposal was rejected and another, by Rep. Bishop R-Lafayette, was pulled from consideration. The house is expected to continue the debate Friday morning at 9:30. Lawmakers are reluctant to vote for the half-percent sales tax, so...
Today, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. announced its support for U.S. Representative Clay Higgins (LA-03) in his race for reelection to Congress following a personal endorsement by President Trump.
Today, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. announced its support for U.S. Representative Clay Higgins (LA-03) in his race for reelection to Congress following a personal endorsement by President Trump.
A person of interest is in custody following a bomb threat at the Walmart in Jennings.
A person of interest is in custody following a bomb threat at the Walmart in Jennings.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - ABC, which canceled its "Roseanne" revival over its star's racist tweet, said Thursday it will air a Conner family sitcom minus Roseanne Barr this fall.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - ABC, which canceled its "Roseanne" revival over its star's racist tweet, said Thursday it will air a Conner family sitcom minus Roseanne Barr this fall.
Two men were injured following a boating accident in Iberia Parish this afternoon.
Two men were injured following a boating accident in Iberia Parish this afternoon.
KATC has been named TV Station of the Year by the Louisiana Farm Bureau's annual convention.
KATC has been named TV Station of the Year by the Louisiana Farm Bureau's annual convention.
Days after strong winds moved through Acadiana, a fallen tree in Church Point is still causing problems.
Days after strong winds moved through Acadiana, a fallen tree in Church Point is still causing problems.
United Way of Acadiana's annual Stuff the Bus campaign kicks off today. You can help out by donating supplies at local Walmarts or at the United Way Warehouse on Pinhook Road in Lafayette.
United Way of Acadiana's annual Stuff the Bus campaign kicks off today. You can help out by donating supplies at local Walmarts or at the United Way Warehouse on Pinhook Road in Lafayette.
Iberia Crime Stoppers asking for information on shoot out The Iberia Crime Stoppers is asking the public for information on a shootout in New Iberia.
Iberia Crime Stoppers asking for information on shoot out The Iberia Crime Stoppers is asking the public for information on a shootout in New Iberia.
The Lafayette Police Department says that a teenager has been injured after a shooting incident at Willow Park Apartments.
The Lafayette Police Department says that a teenager has been injured after a shooting incident at Willow Park Apartments.
Lafayette Firefighters say the Eagle Run Apartments in Lafayette have received heavy damage after a fire Thursday afternoon.
Lafayette Firefighters say the Eagle Run Apartments in Lafayette have received heavy damage after a fire Thursday afternoon.
A limited number of tickets are still available for the local screening of a documentary about suicide.
A limited number of tickets are still available for the local screening of a documentary about suicide.
Accelerate South, a hybrid business accelerator program, is now accepting applications from innovative healthcare startups.
Accelerate South, a hybrid business accelerator program, is now accepting applications from innovative healthcare startups.
Officials from major oil-producing nations are expected to agree this week to boost output, but just how much they will open the spigot - and the effect on oil prices - remain wild cards.Officials from major oil-producing nations are expected to agree this week to boost output, but just how much they will open the spigot - and the effect on oil prices - remain wild cards.
Officials from major oil-producing nations are expected to agree this week to boost output, but just how much they will open the spigot - and the effect on oil prices - remain wild cards.Officials from major oil-producing nations are expected to agree this week to boost output, but just how much they will open the spigot - and the effect on oil prices - remain wild cards.
All lanes are now open on I-10 West between Welsh and Jennings.
All lanes are now open on I-10 West between Welsh and Jennings.
Residents of Jennings could soon see a three percent increase in their water and sewer bills.
Residents of Jennings could soon see a three percent increase in their water and sewer bills.
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - Melania Trump is visiting two Texas facilities housing some of the more than 2,300 migrant children sent by the U.S. government after their families entered the country illegally.
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - Melania Trump is visiting two Texas facilities housing some of the more than 2,300 migrant children sent by the U.S. government after their families entered the country illegally.
COPPELL, Texas (AP) - Retail gasoline prices in Texas and across the country have declined this week.
COPPELL, Texas (AP) - Retail gasoline prices in Texas and across the country have declined this week.
Deputies have identified the woman wanted in connection to an armed robbery in Lafayette. 18-year-old Taylor Sehati is believed to be somewhere in the Acadiana area.
Deputies have identified the woman wanted in connection to an armed robbery in Lafayette. 18-year-old Taylor Sehati is believed to be somewhere in the Acadiana area.
KATC is getting answers about the strange smell and taste that many of our viewers have noticed in bread and buns purchased from stores around Acadiana.
KATC is getting answers about the strange smell and taste that many of our viewers have noticed in bread and buns purchased from stores around Acadiana.
Two men were injured following a boating accident in Iberia Parish this afternoon.
Two men were injured following a boating accident in Iberia Parish this afternoon.
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's deputies have arrested a Breaux Bridge woman for her alleged part in the homicide of Simone Robin.
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's deputies have arrested a Breaux Bridge woman for her alleged part in the homicide of Simone Robin.
