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        The week ends how it started... hot
        Daniel Phillips
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        New Orleans Mayor indicted
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        What’s Your Story: A life of motion
        Joshua Moton

        In Your Parish

         
        • Viral breastfeeding tips could waste stored milk

          Jobie Lagrange

        • LDWF schedules drawdown for Lake Martin

          KATC News

        • Trader Joe's headed to Lafayette

        • Acadiana Boil Orders

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        'End Racism': NFL to continue on-field social justice messaging

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Lafayette Parish

        LPSS tightens policy after scrutiny of manager’s personal use of school truck

        Leslie Turk, The Current and Angie Simoneaux, KATC
        Display of books often included on banned book lists.

        National News

        Judge strikes parts of Florida law that led to removal of books from libraries

        AP via Scripps News Group
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          Could National Guard members deployed to DC be sued?

          Ava-joye Burnett
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          Target and Ulta Beauty are ending their store partnership

          Scripps News Group
        • APTOPIX Russia Ukraine War Germany

          Ukrainian lawmaker: Trading land for peace is 'insane' and unacceptable

          Justin Boggs

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        Vermilion Parish

        Vermilion Sheriff warns of scam in the parish

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        Lafayette Parish

        Discipline recommended for judge, The Advocate reports

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        Covering Louisiana

        Optional seizure indicator now available on La. driver’s licenses, ID Cards

        KATC News
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        Iberia Parish

        Broken elevator at School Days Apartments raises concerns for seniors

        Anna Fischer
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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: August 15, 2025

        Joshua Moton
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        Vermilion Parish

        Abbeville launches 'Hope to Home' program to address homelessness

        Penelope Lopez
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        St. Landry Parish

        Police: Arrest made in suspicious death

        KATC News
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        UL Sports

        Louisiana banking on speed to drive offense in 2025

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Iberia Parish

        Rural Iberia Parish residents await a reliable internet connection

        Katie Navarro
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        Weather

        New system in the southern Gulf, and slightly higher rain chances for Acadiana

        Breyanna Lewis
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        St. Landry Parish

        Pedestrian killed in St. Landry crash; Troopers seeking 2nd vehicle involved

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Moncus Park Celebrates National Wellness Month

        Jobie Lagrange
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        Covering Louisiana

        Louisiana sues online gaming site

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        Lafayette Parish

        Community input helps shape Lafayette's music strategy

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        St. Landry Parish

        Former sheriff's deputy convicted on theft, malfeasance charges

        News

        At Delcambre Shrimp Festival, local shrimpers fight to stay afloat

        Anna Fischer
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        Lafayette Parish

        LPSS invites community to 2025 State of the District Address

        KATC News
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        St. Landry Parish

        Election day is Saturday in Opelousas

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        Covering Louisiana

        Federal appeals court upholds lower court ruling in redistricting case

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        Iberia Parish

        Gun safety discussions ramp up after accidental shootings

        Paris Flannigan
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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: August 14, 2025

        Joshua Moton
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        Weather

        Same Old, Same Old: Hot August weather continues in Acadiana

        Daniel Phillips
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        Vermilion Parish

        Construction begins in Vermilion Parish; students prepare for expected delays

        Penelope Lopez
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        Baking Through the Storm

        Jae Malbrough
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        Lafayette Parish

        Carencro family faces unexpected $2,300 sewer bill after system glitch

        Christina Mondragon
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        Weather

        More scattered activity this week plus a tropical update

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Iberia Parish

        2025 Delcambre Shrimp Festival Regulations

        Katie Navarro
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        Lafayette Parish

        Pokemon Tournament in Lafayette

        Jobie Lagrange
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        St. Martin Parish

        RaceTrac proposal delayed in Breaux Bridge amid zoning dispute, ongoing lawsuit

        Anna Fischer
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        St. Landry Parish

        Opelousas Museum launches photo submission project

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Big improvements coming to BSC

        St. Landry Parish School Board

        St. Martin Parish

        St. Landry School Board to hear budget presentation

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        Iberia Parish

        Iberia Parish, St. Martin grand juries hand up multiple murder indictments

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        Evangeline Parish

        Search underway for escaped Ville Platte inmate

        KATC News
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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: August 13, 2025

        Joshua Moton
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        Weather

        It's August, and the weather is behaving that way

        Daniel Phillips
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        St. Landry Parish

        Washington Elementary transforms into career & technical school

        Paris Flannigan
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        Lafayette Parish

        Overcrowding raises safety concerns on school buses as new school year begins

        Christina Mondragon
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        UL Sports

        Ragin’ Cajuns continue ‘August Takeover’ with Super 1 stop

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        St. Martin Parish

        Two-day Acadian heritage festival

        Jobie Lagrange
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        Weather

        Scattered summer storms continue; tropical update

        Rob Perillo
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