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      • Weather
        Cooler, drier weather is moving in for the weekend behind Friday's front
        Daniel Phillips
        St. Landry Parish
        Update: Missing St. Landry Parish woman found safe
        Paris Flannigan
        Lafayette Parish
        Change of Plea hearing set in Montoucet case

        In Your Parish

         
        • US Coast Guard launches National Recreational Boating Safety Survey

          KATC News

        • UL Lafayette-SoLAcc transfer pathway focuses on health studies

          KATC News

        • LCG announces Good Friday schedule

          KATC News

        • LIST: Acadiana Easter events for 2026

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        National News

        Busch Gardens, SeaWorld among theme parks named in ADA lawsuit: DOJ

        Scripps News Group
        Justice Department Jeffrey Epstein

        Epstein survivors sue DOJ and Google over release of private information

        Karina Tsui, CNN
        Teen Governor Vermont

        Vermont 14-year-old makes bid for governor in November election

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • National News

        • Kash Patel

          Iran-linked group claims it hacked FBI Director Kash Patel’s email account

          Jacob Gardenswartz
        • Netflix-Warner Bros

          Netflix subscription costs hit record high after latest increase

          Justin Boggs
        • APTOPIX LaGuardia Crash

          Air Canada pilots honored as remains repatriated following NYC collision

          AP via Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
      • Lafayette Parish

        Celebration honors late zydeco musician Chester Chevalier

        Anna Fischer
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        Weather

        Severe storms possible night, but pleasant weather returns Sunday

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Mardi Gras Headquarters

        Prairie Elementary's Pre-K paraded through the halls ahead of Mardi Gras

        KATC News
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        Sports

        Opening day turns sour as Missouri State beats Louisiana at Russo Park

        Anthony Council
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        St. Landry Parish

        Updates on recent Opelousas shootings

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        Weather

        Fairly nice weather this weekend; Severe weather possible tonight

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Lafayette Parish

        Help a Lafayette teen win a scholarship

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        Lafayette Parish

        WATCH: TV debut of a star

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        Lafayette Parish

        Over 38,000 Books Read: Lafayette Public Library Celebrates Voracious Readers

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        Lafayette Parish

        PARC announces summer jobs

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        St. Landry Parish

        Judge: Sunset Chief must put employee back to work

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        Lafayette Parish

        Election set to replace Carencro legislator

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        Elections Local

        Qualifying for May election ends today; here are the candidates so far

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        St. Landry Parish

        St. Landry issues burn ban

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        Lafayette Parish

        Congressman Fields to open Lafayette office, visit schools Friday

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        St. Landry Parish

        World Championship Crawfish Étouffée Cook-Off returning to Eunice

        KATC News
        Mardi Gras

        Lafayette Parish

        LCG issues tips for Mardi Gras preps

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        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette shop offering Valentine's Day paddle and dinner

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Weather Looks (Mostly) Good as Acadiana Heads into Mardi Gras

        Daniel Phillips
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        UL Sports

        Coastal Carolina holds off Louisiana, ends 4-game win streak

        Anthony Council
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        News

        Little baby Jacques Miller wins Ragin’ Cajuns King Cake Baby Race

        KATC News
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        UL Sports

        Troy pulls away in second quarter, defeats Louisiana 71-55

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Iberia Parish

        New exhibit at Bayou Teche Museum honors former Gov. Kathleen Blanco

        KATC News
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        Mardi Gras Headquarters

        Broadmoor Elementary celebrates the start of Mardi Gras break with a parade

        KATC News
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        CRAWDAQ

        Crawfish are still cheaper than they were at this time in 2024

        KATC News
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        St. Landry Parish

        Retired Educators Association honors community leaders

        Paris Flannigan
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        Lafayette Parish

        What's Your Story: The mochi entrepreneur

        Joshua Moton
      • Lafayette Parish

        Broussard Sports Complex delivers major economic boost

        Kayla Quintero
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        Lafayette Parish

        Kindergarten students chase teachers dressed as chickens for Mardi Gras

        KATC News
        Jeanerette parade assault suspects

        Iberia Parish

        Jeanerette police searching for two suspects after parade assault

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        Lafayette Parish

        Help local teen finalist win Cox mobile phone case design contest 

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        Weather

        Pleasant end to the work week; Stormy weekend arrives

        Breyanna Lewis
        This map shows where portable restrooms will be located and how many will be in each location along the parade route.

        Lafayette Parish

        Mardi Gras: Where to go when you need to “go”

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        Lafayette Parish

        Louisiana launches Project M.O.M. to combat maternal overdose deaths

        Pershing Avenue House Fire

        Lafayette Parish

        House fire destroys vacant home on Pershing Avenue, damages neighbor's vehicles

        LPSO

        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office launches public comment portal for feedback

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        Lafayette Parish

        Former officials won’t face charges in Lafayette Parish for spoil bank case

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Dunkin’® coming soon to Lafayette with new next generation restaurant

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        Weather

        The forecast for Mardi Gras weekend looks good... with one exception

        Daniel Phillips
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        High School Sports

        Acadiana teams advance in LHSAA soccer regional round

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        St. Landry Parish

        UPDATE: Gas service expected to be restored in Grand Coteau

        Paris Flannigan
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        Mardi Gras Headquarters

        Volunteers packed Mardi Gras food boxes for local families

        KATC News
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