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• Reported Runaway Returns Home

  January 8, 2012 1:21 PM

  Reported runaway, Desiree deLaunay of Lafayette is now home. Her mother alerted KATC that Desiree returned home around 11:00 Sunday morning with the help of friends and news reports. Desiree is only 15 years old and was reported as a runaway after she was last seen January 5th... more »

• LHS Band Will Play Huge Gig Play Video

  January 6, 2012 7:18 PM

  The nationally acclaimed Lafayette High School Band will play a pretty big gig Monday morning. The Lafayette High School Band has received top honors, traveling all over the country. Monday, they'll add to their list of accomplishments Governor Bobby Jindal's inauguration. "We just really consider it an extreme honor... more »

• LHS Teacher Out on Bond, Charged with Fondling Students Play Video

  December 5, 2011 10:26 PM

  Lafayette High School teacher Katie Champagne was released from jail Monday night on a $30,000 bond. Police are charging Champagne with six counts of indecency with a juvenile. Police say Champagne willingly went to the Lafayette Police Department for questioning Monday afternoon. After meeting with investigators, she was brought... more »

• Police Discover Troubling Surveillance Video at LHS Play Video

  November 30, 2011 10:51 PM

  An investigation into a Lafayette High School teacher is still ongoing, after a female student claimed a female teacher fondled her and several other students at school. And while Lafayette Police were searching surveillance video of the room where the alleged incidents happened, they discovered another troubling incident. ... more »

• Complaint on LHS Teacher Investigated

  November 16, 2011 12:57 PM

  Lafayette Police are investigating a complaint against a teacher at Lafayette High School. Police say there was a claim of "inappropriate behavior" with a juvenile female student at the school. The complaint was made Monday. No word on what, if any, charges could be pursued. The School Board says the... more »

• LHS Takes You "Into the Woods"

  January 31, 2011 12:15 AM

  Lafayette High School is preparing to showcase it's newest musical..."Into the Woods." KATC'S Chris Welty has a preview from the final rehearsal before the curtain opens this week. For forty years Lafayette High School has brought Broadway to Lafayette. The tradition started back in 1972 with the musical "Li'l... more »

• The 39 Steps

  December 16, 2010 9:24 AM

  Event Name: The 39 Steps Organization: Lafayette High School Performing Arts Academy Theatre Arts Dept. Event Place: Lafayette High School Auditorium Event Date: Dec 17 &18 Event Time: 7PM Event Phone Number: 212.4471 Event Information: The 39 Steps is a farce adapted from the... more »

• Bullies "Bead" Gone!

  November 19, 2010 6:35 PM

  It's a pledge many people are taking: Bullying Stops with Me. At least three schools in Lafayette Parish took that pledge on Friday; it's part of International Stand Up to Bullying Day. Boogie on down to Lafayette High and it's a celebration. The Mighty Lions football season is over, but... more »

• Lafayette High Band Places 22nd out of 90

  November 15, 2010 12:25 AM

  It's a welcome fit for the football team, but this welcome is for the Lafayette High School Marching Band, back from Indiana where more than 90 bands went to toot their own horn as they competed for the top spot. 280 students from LHS took part in the trip,... more »

• Lafayette High School Dance Clinic

  October 13, 2010 9:11 AM

  Lafayette High School Dance Team is having their Dance Clinic on Saturday October 16th, from 1pm - 5pm. Registration starts at 12:30pm. The clinic will be in the girls gym at Lafayette High. It is $20 and girls K - 8th are invited. For more information call, 337-303-4772 more »

• Lafayette High Student Wins President Scholar Award

  May 6, 2010 6:08 PM

  Lafayette High Schools' Daniel Comeaux is one of two in the state and 141 in the nation to win the Presidents Scholar Award. Comeaux received a perfect score on the SAT in math and reading. That qualified him to be nominated after filling out a lengthy application with... more »

• Lafayette High School Wins Mock Trial Competition

  March 9, 2010 3:24 PM

  LAFAYETTE, LA, MARCH 6, 2010- The Lafayette Young Lawyers Association hosted its annual Mock Trial Tournament in which 7 high school teams competed at the 15th Judicial District Courthouse on March 6, 2010. The Richard M. Ware Region III Mock Trial was held in a real courtroom setting where teams... more »

• Teacher Posts Signs Blaspheming Santa

  December 7, 2009 6:47 PM

  A Lafayette high school American history teacher is still under investigation for putting up signs in his classroom blaspheming Santa. These signs say "Santa is a peeping Tom," "He watches you while you sleep," Santa Ho's around," "Santa is Satan," And "Santa is a pedophile." The 11 grade teacher... more »

• Controversial Christmas Signs Posted By LHS Teacher

  December 4, 2009 7:19 PM

  THE RANT : A Lafayette High School teacher could face disciplinary action after a sign he posted in his classroom offended students and fellow employees. What do you think? Should the teacher be disciplined by the school board? Would you be offended if you read this sign. Email hoyt.harris@katctv.com... more »

• New Surveillance System for Iberia Parish Jail

  October 21, 2009 6:17 PM

  Some high tech upgrades are coming to the Iberia parish jail. The old analog surveillance system is being swapped for a digital one. The $140,000 system was paid for with state grant money. Last month at another jail, an inmate was discovered beaten to death by fellow inmates. The new... more »

• The Rant: Gifted and Talented Programs Could be in Jeopardy

  September 28, 2009 9:52 PM

  What do you think about this story? Email your RANT to hoyt.harris@katctv.com or CLICK HERE . Stay tuned to our 10pm Late Edition to hear what KATC viewers have to say. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Louisiana's Special Education Administrators have sent a request the State Board of Education to remove gifted... more »