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• Acadiana Teachers Rally at State Capitol Play Video

  April 24, 2013 10:26 PM

  Teachers from all over Acadiana hit the steps of the Capitol calling for change. They made it very clear they don't support Governor Bobby Jindal's education proposals, specifically the Act One Legislation. That plan consists of a number of education bills, some deal with teacher evaluations and others would... more »

• Lafayette Parish Schools Kick-Off Another Year Play Video

  August 11, 2012 12:37 PM

  As buses roll in, so do the changes this school year. Lafayette High implementing a 90-day plan as a roadmap for the year, hoping to improve in every direction. "As far as community, school, academics, extra curricular, the school itself and the way we look." Principal Dr. Patrick... more »

• Chase the LION LHS 5K walk/run Play Video

  May 10, 2012 9:16 AM

  Lafayette High School Mighty Lion Marching Band will be hosting the Chase the Lion 5K! The run/walk begins at Lafayette High and will continue on into surrounding neighborhoods. The event will take place on May 12, 2012. The 1 mile walk starts at 8am and the 5k will start at... more »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• LHS Students Headed to Hollywood for American Idol

  January 21, 2011 5:22 PM

  A Performing Arts Academy student at Lafayette High is headed to Hollywood. Sophomore Jacee Badeaux received the nod from all three judges on American Idol last night after singing 'Dock of the Bay'. Lafayette High School sophomore, Chris Guyette, remembers the first time he heard classmate Jacee Badeux sing. "When... more »

• Referee Reunites with Students who Saved His Life

  December 16, 2010 6:51 PM

  Kenny Henry has been a referee for 28 years. The night Lafayette High School played Acadiana High School, Henry thought it was just another ordinary game. But just a few minutes into the second quarter, the game turned into a potentially life-threatening situation. EMS Instructor at LHS, Jennifer Morrow, said... 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 »

• High Schools in Lafayette Host Challenge Day

  September 20, 2010 7:41 PM

  A small group of high-school students in Lafayette are hoping to make a big difference in the way students treat each other. This week Comeaux and Acadiana High are taking part in Challenge Day. The new MTV reality show "If You Really Knew Me" is based on the program.... 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 »