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        After a frosty start Tuesday milder, and for a while
        Rob Perillo
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        Rising jobless rate, highest in more than four years, adds pressure on economy
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        In Your Parish

         
        • Basile Police Chief Allen Ivory Jr. has died

        • In Your Parish Headlines: December 16, 2025

          KATC News

        • Festival partnership helps preserve Girard Park's historic trees

          Christina Mondragon

        • LIST: Acadiana Holiday Events 2025

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        National News

        US Jewish groups urge heightened security after Hanukkah attack in Australia

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Ragin’ Cajuns Resume Play with SBC Opener in San Marcos

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          Full video of Venezuela drug boat strikes will not be made public, Hegseth says

          Joe St. George
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          Holiday cocktail recipe: Learn how to make 'The Nutcracker'

          Jessica DeLuise
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          Australian police say Bondi Hanukkah massacre was ‘ISIS‑inspired’ terror attack

          AP via Scripps News Group

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        St. Landry Parish

        Opelousas Junior High School dismissing early

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        Weather

        Clouds moving in ahead of scattered showers on Wednesday

        Daniel Phillips
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        Lafayette Parish

        Acura of Lafayette Offers Free Photos With Santa on December 18

        Lafayette Parish

        Hanukkah celebration in Lafayette emphasizes hope after overseas attack

        Anna Fischer
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        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette fire station reopens after $661,000 renovation

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        St. Bernadette Community Clinic offers care amid Acadiana’s cold weather

        Kayla Quintero
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        St. Landry Parish

        Inside St. Landry Jail: Broken Cells, Low Staffing, Escape Under Scrutiny

        Paris Flannigan
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        Acadia Parish

        State Fire Marshal investigates fatal house fire in Crowley

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        Ragin' Cajuns play in Miracle League Buddy Ball Game

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Lafayette Parish

        Sonnier cleans house at NFR

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        Lafayette Parish

        SoLAcc expanding in Lafayette

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        Iberia Parish

        FBI takes person into custody in New Iberia with ties to terror group

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        Lafayette Parish

        UL Lafayette sets single-day Commencement ceremonies

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        Jeff Davis Parish

        UPDATE: Fenton audit reveals myriad issues

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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: December 15, 2025

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        Weather

        Frigid start to the week but warmer weather around the corner

        Daniel Phillips
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        Lafayette Parish

        “The whole house was in flames”: Neighbor describes Scott fire

        Paris Flannigan
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        St. Landry Parish

        GoFundMe launched after St. Ann Catholic church vandalized in Mallet

        Paris Flannigan
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        Lafayette Parish

        Broussard Police officers took nine lucky kids on a Christmas shopping spree

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        Weather

        Very cold airmass brings sub-freezing temperatures tonight

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Acadia Parish

        Warming shelter opening in Rayne ahead of freeze

        KATC News
        Jerome Road house fire

        Lafayette Parish

        Fire destroys Scott home; leaves neighboring house with damage

        KATC News

        Lafayette Parish

        Figure skaters bring holiday cheer to Lafayette rink

        Anna Fischer
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        Jeff Davis Parish

        Texas man killed in Jeff Davis Parish crash

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Potent cold front tomorrow drops temperatures below freezing

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Lafayette Parish

        Warming shelter to open in Lafayette ahead of freezing temperatures

        KATC News
      • Pennies

        Iberia Parish

        No pennies, no exact change: Shoppers react to rounding at checkout

        Katie Navarro
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        Lafayette Parish

        Tightening THC rules put some Louisiana hemp businesses under strain

        Christina Mondragon
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        St. Martin Parish

        Santa’s not the only one rushing Holiday shipping deadlines in St. Martin Parish

        Joshua Moton
      • Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette City Marshal’s Office serves up meals and merry cheer for seniors

        Kayla Quintero
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        Weather

        Spring-like Saturday, freezing 36 hours later

        Rob Perillo
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        Lafayette Parish

        Former prosecutor sentenced to seven years; taken into custody

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        In Your Parish

        Multiple Acadiana school districts release winter weather dress codes

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        St. Landry Parish

        Man found guilty in fatal Opelousas shooting

        KATC News
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        St. Landry Parish

        Church Point's Bourgeois puts end to cold streak

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        Lafayette Parish

        What’s Your Story: A Deacon with a Christmas tune

        Joshua Moton
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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: December 12, 2025

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Mild temperatures through Saturday; Canadian cold front Sunday drops temps

        Breyanna Lewis
      • Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette Parish School Board approves teacher incentives

        Kayla Quintero
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        Lafayette Parish

        Christmas Festival of Carols brings together choir, orchestra and community

        KATC News
        Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet looking at documents on her desk

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        Boulet highlights Lafayette’s 2025 progress, plans for improvements in 2026

        Christina Mondragon
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