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        Spring warmth into the weekend; 30s return early next week
        Rob Perillo
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        What is Fat Tuesday? The origins might surprise you
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        Mardi Gras brings crowds, color and culture to New Orleans this Fat Tuesday
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        In Your Parish

         
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          Kayla Quintero

        • Jude Vautrot, original owner of Vautrot's Mini Mart, has died

        • Ready or not: Crowley businesses prepare for Carnival D'Acadie

          Katie Navarro

        • Dwight “Bo” Lamar, a former Ragin' Cajun has died

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        Louisiana shuts out Rice behind strong pitching

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        No. 7 Florida State run rules Louisiana

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        Linzer earns HBCU Legacy Bowl invite after standout season at Grambling

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          Both sides are far apart on negotiations to end the shutdown, White House says

          Nathaniel Reed
        • Marimar Martinez

          New findings dispute DHS's justification in shooting of Chicago woman

          Kadia Tubman
        • Geraldo Lunas Campos

          Photos and 911 calls deepen mystery of immigrant's sudden death in ICE custody

          Patrick Terpstra

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        Verizon issues statements about outages

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        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: Search committee sets schedule for president search

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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: January 14, 2026

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        Weather

        Up and down temperatures through the rest of the week

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        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: Businesses struck by gunfire during Tuesday's shooting on Bertrand

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        Daniel Gautreaux represents Lafayette while officiating Peach Bowl

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Lafayette Parish

        Public hearings begin as LCG plans use of federal grant money

        Anna Fischer
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        St. Landry Parish

        Local students in St.Landry parish learn how to stop the spread of the flu

        Paris Flannigan
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        St. Martin Parish

        Morganza-to-the-Gulf Project could get $137M as House sends bill to Senate

        Joshua Moton
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        St. Landry Parish

        Second suspect arrested in Opelousas shooting death of Markee Benjamin

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        Lafayette Parish

        Artists craft mural celebrating childhood, culture at Lafayette museum

        Kayla Quintero
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        Covering Louisiana

        Michael Doucet named 2026 Humanist of the Year

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        Iberia Parish

        UPDATE: A look at escapee's criminal history

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        Weather

        Acadiana on a temperature rollercoaster

        Rob Perillo
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        Lafayette Parish

        Fire Chief search advances with panel announcement

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        U.S. Attorney's office marks departure of two long-time employees

        Eunice Police

        St. Landry Parish

        Eunice man flees after attempted kidnapping of 4-year-old son

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        Jeff Davis Parish

        Jennings woman arrested for third-degree feticide

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        Iberia Parish

        UPDATE: Woman escapes from court; comments on sheriff's post

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        Lafayette Parish

        Details about the public works operations structure at LCG

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        Lafayette Parish

        LCG announces trash, transit changes for MLK holiday

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        Weather

        A parade of fronts keeps cooler air in Acadiana

        Daniel Phillips
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        Vermilion Parish

        Generations of craftsmanship roll out for Acadiana’s first Mardi Gras parade

        Anna Fischer
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        St. Landry Parish

        Giving fridge and pantry coming to Opelousas to serve community 24/7

        Paris Flannigan
      • Active manhunt underway in Opelousas

        St. Landry Parish

        Police searching for suspect after reported attempted kidnapping in Eunice

        Paris Flannigan
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        Lafayette Parish

        America250 flag raised at city hall to mark nation’s 250th anniversary

        Christina Mondragon
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        Weather

        Frosty start Tuesday; more up and down temperatures this week

        Rob Perillo
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        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette City Marshal employee arrested

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        Iberia Parish

        IPSO: Woman escapes while being sentenced in court

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        Entertainment

        Calling all innovators: Shark Tank is searching for its next billion-dollar deal

        KATC News
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        UL Sports

        Marquase Lovings set to return as Ragin’ Cajuns RB coach

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Lafayette Parish

        20th annual Taste of Acadiana beneficiary applications open

        KATC News

        Lafayette Parish

        Love Our Schools surprises 15 Education All-Star finalists

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        Covering Louisiana

        New Orleans has a new mayor

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        Lafayette Parish

        Former LPSS Superintendent, Pat Cooper, dies at 76

        Honoring Martin Luther King Jr: List of Acadiana events

        In Your Parish

        LIST: Martin Luther King Day events set in Acadiana 2026

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        Elections Local

        Confused about closed primaries? PAR's got you.

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        Lafayette Parish

        Jackie Boys & Girls Club Robotics Team Advances to State Competition

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        Vermilion Parish

        Gueydan ATV crash leaves juvenile dead

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        Lafayette Parish

        Public hearing set on annual community development plan

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        Lafayette Parish

        UL President search committee sets meeting

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        Covering Louisiana

        LSU to lead new group on invasive species

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