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        All clear given in nitrogen leak
        Weather
        Wet Weather Returns: Showers are back in the forecast later this week
        Daniel Phillips
        Lafayette Parish
        Neighbor recalls rescue attempts in Duson fire that killed 9-year-old
        Kayla Quintero

        In Your Parish

         
        • Early voting continues today; see the numbers so far

          KATC News

        • Opelousas water system earns ‘A’ grade after years of improvements

          Paris Flannigan

        • Aucoin bond hearing postponed after witness no-show

          Katie Navarro

        • Abbeville Main Street businesses can apply for restoration grants up to $10,000

          Chloe Franklin

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        St. Landry Parish

        Opelousas police arrest 5 in Kim Drive shooting that injured one person

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        Covering Louisiana

        Fields: Vote the entire ballot even though House elections were suspended

        By Kylah Babin and Sheridan White
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        Entertainment

        Mina Kimes to host revamped Scripps National Spelling Bee

        Scripps News Group
      • National News

        • Pentagon

          US says it has broken Iran’s hold on Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire remains intact

          Justin Boggs
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          Cinco de Mayo is more than tequila and tacos: Here’s the real story

          Justin Boggs
        • Trump

          Trump downplays economic risks of 'mini war' with Iran

          Haley Bull

        Scripps News
      • Vermilion Parish

        Abbeville mayoral candidates share plans ahead of the election

        Chloe Franklin
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        Weather

        Cloudy and rainy end to the week

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Lafayette Parish

        Cassidy honors Martha Odom, Mall of Louisiana shooting victims on Senate floor

        KATC News
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        UL Sports

        Berrat’s Standout Senior Season Earns All-Sun Belt Selection

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        Covering Louisiana

        Supreme Rice makes donation to support industry-aligned training

        Squirrel

        Covering Louisiana

        Squirrel season starts Saturday

      • U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields

        Covering Louisiana

        Congressman comments on SCOTUS ruling that struck down his district

        U.S. Western District Courthouse

        Covering Louisiana

        Boyce woman accused of claiming almost $10 million in fake refunds

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        Covering Louisiana

        Bill to reduce homelessness advances despite concerns

        By Sheridan White LSU Manship School News Service
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        Covering Louisiana

        House committee passes heavily amended bill on public records changes

        By Avery White LSU Manship School News Service
        Supreme Court

        National Politics

        Supreme Court backs GOP in redistricting case, limiting Black voters’ influence

        Justin Boggs
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        Lafayette Parish

        SBA Lender Match Event set

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        Lafayette Parish

        Bissell sponsors another "Empty the Shelters" event

        Jeff Davis Parish

        SOWELA Jennings Hosts Informational Session on Free Adult Education

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        Lafayette Parish

        LFD: Hot towels caused fire at Shane's

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        Evangeline Parish

        DOJ closes investigation into illegal holds in Evangeline Parish

        Youngsville Police Department

        Lafayette Parish

        Three arrested in child sex abuse cases

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        Acadia Parish

        Crash closes lane on I-10 in Acadia Parish

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        Weather

        Much needed rain to move through Acadiana this week

        Daniel Phillips

        St. Landry Parish

        23rd annual Take Back the Night event unites Opelousas community

        Anna Fischer
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        High School Sports

        Underdog Iota softball chasing history after 22-year semifinal return

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Evangeline Parish

        Evangeline Parish Superintendent Darwan Lazard announces retirement

        Paris Flannigan

        Vermilion Parish

        Chief of Police candidates share their plans for leading police department

        Chloe Franklin
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        St. Martin Parish

        Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival preps continue as weather remains a factor

        Joshua Moton
      • State Fire Marshal

        St. Landry Parish

        Palmetto Man Charged with Arson and Insurance Fraud

        Lafayette Parish

        Mental health advice for communities impacted by gun violence

        Kayla Quintero
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        Covering Louisiana

        House raises family compensation for police, firefighters killed in line of duty

        KATC News
      • Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: Victim in I-10 crash identified as local teacher

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        Weather

        A soaking to finish the week

        Rob Perillo
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        St. Landry Parish

        Cool Schools: Park Vista Elementary

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        Lafayette Parish

        Funeral arrangements announced for Martha Odom

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        Covering Louisiana

        House approves bill to mandate publishing prison data on website

        Iberia Parish

        Nuclear fabrication facility coming to Iberia Parish

        KATC News
      • Lafayette Parish

        Lovebug season lifts local detailing business: “It gets bad."

        Anna Fischer
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        Lafayette Parish

        LCG marks completion of Lajaunie Road Bridge with ribbon-cutting ceremony

        KATC News
        LPSS

        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: Lafayette High School a/c fixed; school tomorrow

      • Crawfish Festival Grounds 2023

        St. Martin Parish

        Crawfish Festival returns to Breaux Bridge for 2026

        Taylor Toole
        Mamou

        Evangeline Parish

        Visually impaired woman dies after crash

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        St. Landry Parish

        UPDATE: Escaped inmate was in 2024 stand-off

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        Lafayette Parish

        Memorial fund set up to honor Martha Odom

        Louisiana State Capitol

        Covering Louisiana

        House bill seeks to nullify damages cap on carbon-capture mishaps

        By Sheridan White LSU Manship School News Service

        Tools for Schools

        Tools for Schools helps Washington Career & Tech establish positivity program

        KATC News
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