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      • Lafayette Parish
        Lafayette warming center opens ahead of freezing temperatures
        KATC News
        Weather
        Cold temperatures moving in for the start of the new year
        Daniel Phillips
        National News
        Winter storms across the US delay travel with life-threatening floods and snow
        Simon Kaufman

        In Your Parish

         
        • NIPD investigating fatal stabbing

        • Exhibit of Opelousas residents' photographs to open

        • LPSO asking for public input for accreditation

        • Home damaged in Center Street fire

          Paris Flannigan

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        National News

        Colorado revokes hundreds of CDLs after feds threaten $24M penalty

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        World News

        Interoceanic Train derails in Mexico, killing at least 13 and injuring dozens

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        World News

        Boxer Anthony Joshua injured in car crash in Nigeria that left 2 dead

        Scripps News Group
      • National News

        • Trump Ukraine

          Trump says he believes Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations are in 'final stages'

          Scripps News Group
        • Trump Zelenskyy

          Russia bombards Kyiv on eve of Zelenskyy-Trump peace talks

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Minor Leaguer Suspended Hockey

          Minor league hockey strike leaves fans without games as labor dispute escalates

          Justin Boggs

        Scripps News
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        Weather

        Scattered showers expected tomorrow; Unseasonably temperatures continue

        Breyanna Lewis
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        St. Landry Parish

        Basile man dies from injuries in St. Landry Parish crash

        KATC News
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        St. Landry Parish

        The suspect connected to the Washington St. shooting turned himself in

      • Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette shoppers find special, last-minute gifts at local boutique

        Kayla Quintero
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        Weather

        Warm weekend ahead; Spotty showers return

        Breyanna Lewis
        Salvation Army Angel Tree brings Christmas joy to over 500 children

        Lafayette Parish

        Angel Tree distribution event brings joy to Acadiana families

        Christina Mondragon
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        Acadia Parish

        UPDATE: Lineman injured in Rayne is conscious

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        UL Lafayette confers nearly 1,100 degrees during Fall 2025 Commencement

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        UL Sports

        Louisiana Closes Out SBC Opening Week at Southern Miss  

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        St. Landry Parish

        OPD make arrests in two shootings; investigating a third

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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: December 18, 2025

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        Weather

        Beautiful, cool weather across Acadiana wraps up the work week

        Daniel Phillips
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        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: One seriously injured in major crash; thruway now open

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Local partner steps up for Second Harvest

        Dwaun Johnson
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        UL Sports

        Cajuns turn to youth after fourth straight bowl loss

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        UL Sports

        Slow start dooms Ragin’ Cajuns in bowl loss to Delaware

        Anthony Council
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        St. Landry Parish

        What’s Your Story: A classroom passion behind the lens

        Joshua Moton

        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette Parish schools intensify efforts to stop student vaping

        Kayla Quintero
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        Covering Louisiana

        Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza causing mortality in wild birds in La.

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Latest drought monitor is out; Little to no rain expected through the holidays

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Lafayette Parish

        LPSS names 2025-26 Teachers of the Year

        KATC News
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        UL Sports

        KATC's 68 Ventures Bowl Coverage

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        Acadia Parish

        Power restored in City of Rayne; lineman airlifted to hospital

        KATC News
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        Acadia Parish

        Woman shot in Rayne

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        Lafayette Parish

        SLEMCO ranked near the top in JD Power study

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        Iberia Parish

        Iberia Parish Rabies & Control launches 'A Home for the Holidays'

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Terror suspect detained pending trial

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        Covering Louisiana

        UPDATE: OMV back up and running; still no word on what happened

        Lafayette Police

        Lafayette Parish

        LPD: Third suspect arrested in Himbola Manor slaying

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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: December 18, 2025

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Quiet weather returns as we head to the weekend

        Daniel Phillips
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        UL Sports

        Delaware holds off Louisiana 20-13 for 68 Ventures Bowl win

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        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette Parish schools host holiday performances this season

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        Lafayette Parish

        Holiday toy safety guidelines to protect children

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        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette Consolidated Government hosted a public meeting with updates

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        St. Landry Parish

        Shooting on West Vine Street in Opelousas injures one person, condition unknown

      • Iberia parish school board to review 2018-19 budget

        Iberia Parish

        UPDATE: Westgate High School will reopen December 19

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        Evangeline Parish

        Mamou considers changes to Mardi Gras street bands after deadly shooting

        Paris Flannigan
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        Iberia Parish

        Port of Iberia breaks ground on Millennium Expansion 3

        Dwaun Johnson
      • Lafayette Parish

        Powerball players dream big as jackpot hits $1.25 billion

        Kayla Quintero
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        St. Martin Parish

        St. Martinville Councilwoman addresses utility billing delays and meter issues

        Joshua Moton
        Amanda Reed with LPSO CIT

        Lafayette Parish

        Holiday mental health calls rise, LPSO says crisis team helps

        Christina Mondragon
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