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      • Weather
        Quiet stretch of weather in Acadiana
        Breyanna Lewis
        Covering Louisiana
        Louisiana Senate Panel advances 5-1 congressional map
        Avery White, Gracie Thomas and Sheridan White//LSU Manship School News Service
        Vermilion Parish
        Generator safety tips ahead of hurricane season
        Chloe Franklin

        In Your Parish

         
        • Louisiana’s closed primary changes voting process for ‘no party’ voters

          Kayla Quintero

        • Wife accused of murder five years after husband's death

        • Ruth Canal replacement project moves toward fall bid as planning advances

          Joshua Moton

        • Lafayette business receives NOAA contract to build uncrewed boats

          KATC News

      • APTOPIX Spain Hantavirus Ship

        Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak sees American doctor cleared from isolation

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Morocco-US

        National News

        Second US soldier’s remains recovered following African Lion training incident

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Car maintenance costs are still rising one year after Trump's sweeping tariffs

        Stephanie Liebergen
      • National News

        • China Trump

          Pageantry meets politics: Xi’s stark Taiwan warning counters Trump’s optimism

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Election 2026 Nebraska

          Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Denali sled dog puppies

          A pack of sled dog puppies is about to start training in Denali National Park

          Scripps News Group

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        St. Martin Parish

        One dead, two wounded in Breaux Bridge shooting

        Church Point Police

        Acadia Parish

        Church Point man wanted in home invasion

        St. Landry Parish Sheriff

        St. Landry Parish

        Carencro man accused of child sex abuse at treatment center

      • Acosta Foundation Bass Fishing Tournament

        Evangeline Parish

        Acosta Foundation Bass Fishing Tournament returns for fourth year

        Taylor Toole
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        Covering Louisiana

        LSP: No known threats to any festival after arrest

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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: April 23, 2026

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Pop up showers possible, but forecast looks drier for the weekend

        Daniel Phillips

        St. Landry Parish

        Parish president defends rehab program after death of inmate

        Anna Fischer
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        Lafayette Parish

        Local innovators are making connections at Innovate South

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Huge crowds gather for Festival International's opening day

        Katie Navarro
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        Covering Louisiana

        Measles case confirmed in Louisiana

        KATC News
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        UL Sports

        Brasch emerges as lockdown closer for Louisiana

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Iberia Parish

        New Iberia house fire under investigation after man found unresponsive

        Joshua Moton

        Iberia Parish

        E-Crane expands operations to the Port of Iberia

        Chloe Franklin
        Lafayette Parish Courthouse

        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: School system files writ application

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        Weather

        Festival begins today; Off and on showers continue through the week

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Festival International

        Festival International de Louisiane music lineup

        KATC News
        Football

        High School Sports

        Crowley names Joel Sinclair head football coach

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Lafayette Parish

        St. Bernard Fire Chief tapped to lead Lafayette department

        Kayla Quintero
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        Festival International

        List: Festival International de Louisiane food vendors

        KATC News
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        Covering Louisiana

        House bill would grant civil immunity to security guards for "justified force"

        By Izzy Wollfarth LSU Manship School News Service
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        Covering Louisiana

        State Senate approves stricter agent oversight in NIL deals

        By Gracie Thomas LSU Manship School News Service

        Tools for Schools

        Eunice High building on performance with Tools for Schools

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: Coalition head declines meet with superintendent

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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: April 22, 2026

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Festival kicks off with spotty showers in the forecast

        Daniel Phillips
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        Lafayette Parish

        The anti-litter poster contest and cleanest school winners were announced

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        Lafayette Parish

        CEO Dr. Chris Williams gave neighbors a look inside the Sun Community Center

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        UL Sports

        Louisiana baseball seeking late-season surge to reach Sun Belt tournament

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
        Evangeline Parish School Board approves pay raises

        Evangeline Parish

        Acadiana’s longest-serving Superintendent announces retirement

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        Lafayette Parish

        Downtown businesses prepare for this week's festival crowds

        Katie Navarro
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        Lafayette Parish

        Police increase downtown security for 40th Festival International

        KATC News
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        St. Martin Parish

        St. Martinville sewer project moves forward, pump station work continues

        Joshua Moton
      • Lafayette Parish

        Mayor-president vetoes downtown development plan after council approval

        Kayla Quintero

        Vermilion Parish

        Debris and dead alligators pile up under Vermilion Parish bridge

        Chloe Franklin
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        Weather

        Scattered showers & storms into the weekend, but workable for Festival

        Rob Perillo
      • LPSO

        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: Teen shot this weekend has died

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        Covering Louisiana

        Shreveport man faces gun charges in mass slaying

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        UL Sports

        Louisiana Meets Marshall to Open SBC Championship

        Ragin' Cajuns Athletics
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        Covering Louisiana

        Another major wave expected; lights out tonight!

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        Lafayette Parish

        Annual stroke screening event at no cost to participants

        KATC News

        Vermilion Parish

        Vermilion Council on Aging Spring Barbecue Fundraiser set for Sunday

        KATC News
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