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      • Weather
        Drought worsens as Acadiana stays dry
        Daniel Phillips
        St. Landry Parish
        Homicide investigation underway in St. Landry Parish
        In Your Parish
        Acadiana Boil Orders

        In Your Parish

         
        • BLOG: IPSO holds press conference on Lao Festival crash

          KATC News

        • Close call for Lafayette neighbor as fire displaces five

          Kayla Quintero

        • Opelousas shooting injures two

          KATC News

        • Designs for the Bertrand Drive Revitalization Project unveiled

          KATC News

      • Jada Richard at LSU practice before NCAA women's tournament

        LSU Sports

        REPORT: Jada Richard entering the transfer portal

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        National News

        Authorities warn parents about dangerous social media Benadryl challenge

        Scripps News Group
        Tropical Weather

        National News

        2026's first hurricane activity forecast expects a slightly below-average season

        Evan Thomas
      • National News

        • Melania Trump

          First lady Melania Trump denies ties to Epstein in White House address

          Scripps News Group
        • Britain Open Golf

          Masters sticks to no-phone tradition, ejects a former major champion

          Justin Boggs
        • Falcons Buccaneers Football

          Streamers, mergers driving up price of watching sports, lawmakers say

          Justin Boggs

        Scripps News
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        Lafayette Parish

        PHOTOS: Bertand Drive designs unveiled

        KATC News
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        High School Sports

        Prejean reverses course, stays at Vermilion Catholic

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Covering Louisiana

        NIL protections for La. high school and college athletes advance in Legislature

        Festival des Fleurs de Louisiane returns this Saturday, April 11, 2026

        Lafayette Parish

        Geek out on all things gardening at Festival des Fleurs

        Taylor Toole
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        Weather

        Dr. Klotzbach predicts near normal hurricane season

        Daniel Phillips
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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: April 9, 2026

        KATC News
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        Evangeline Parish

        Five public officials bond out after investigation leads to arrests

        Paris Flannigan
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        Sports

        Centanni's walk-off lifts Lions past Louisiana, 7-6

        Matt Sullivan
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        UL Sports

        No. 21 Virginia edges UL despite Cajuns’ 11-hit effort

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Iberia Parish

        Sheriff updates community on injuries, bond in Iberia Parish Lao Parade Crash

        Joshua Moton
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        Weather

        Spring temperatures are in full force; Little to no rain expected

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Lafayette Parish

        Boulet Administration launches native landscaping guide

        KATC News

        Vermilion Parish

        Abbeville council votes to purchase two buildings from Police Jury

        Chloe Franklin
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        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: I-10 Eastbound reopens, traffic backed up

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        Covering Louisiana

        Wondering about the amendments? The PAR guide is out!

        Aerial closeup of the Louisiana State Capitol Building

        Covering Louisiana

        Prison-reimbursement rates, drunk driving bills advance

        By Sheridan White/LSU Manship School News Service
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        Lafayette Parish

        Five people displaced by apartment complex fire

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        Lafayette Parish

        "Bringing You Our Best" (B.Y.O.B.) Hamburger & Hot Dog Festival this weekend

        Taylor Toole

        Covering Louisiana

        Amber Alert for missing child canceled

        Lafayette Parish

        Mobile home owner speaks out after State Farm ends coverage

        Kayla Quintero
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        Weather

        Despite more moisture rain remains scarce

        Daniel Phillips
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        Lafayette Parish

         Downtown Lafayette kicks off spring this weekend

        KATC News
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        Acadia Parish

        Crowley Police investigate shooting that injured two-year-old

        Joshua Moton
      • Youngsville Police Department

        Lafayette Parish

        Youngsville man accused - again - of using a computer to solicit a child

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        Evangeline Parish

        UPDATE: State Police provide details on arrest of mayor, four law enforcement

        KATC News
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        Acadia Parish

        Two-year-old child shot in Crowley

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        Lafayette Parish

        Suspect arrested for murder following fatal Lafayette Parish shooting

        Tools for Schools

        Tools for Schools fosters curiosity, hands-on learning at Coteau Elementary

        KATC News
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        Acadia Parish

        UPDATE: All lanes of I-10 open after Tuesday morning crash

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        Covering Louisiana

        Nungesser supports return to open primaries

        By Kylah Babin and Sheridan White LSU Manship School News Service
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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: April 7, 2026

        KATC News
         Kaci Giselle Cyprian

        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: Child's slaying severed from trial

        KATC News
      • Iberia Parish

        Accused driver described as ‘good guy’ after Lao New Year Festival crash

        Anna Fischer

        Lafayette Parish

        Multiple fights at Lafayette SkyZone lead to four arrests

        Kayla Quintero
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        St. Mary Parish

        Morgan City fire damages shopping center, salon owner begins rebuilding

        Joshua Moton
      • Lafayette Parish

        Scott prepares for 13th Boudin Festival

        Chloe Franklin

        St. Landry Parish

        Grand Coteau installs license plate readers to help track, prevent crime

        Paris Flannigan
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        Weather

        A chilly start to the week but a quick warm up on the way

        Daniel Phillips
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        UL Sports

        'That’s not a game I play': Deggs responds to viral ejection vs JMU

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Jeff Davis Parish

        Elton man killed in crash

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Multiple events happening Downtown Lafayette this weekend

        KATC News
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