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      • National Politics
        Supreme Court backs GOP in redistricting case, limiting Black voters’ influence
        Justin Boggs
        Weather
        Much needed rain to move through Acadiana this week
        Daniel Phillips
        Lafayette Parish
        Funeral arrangements announced for Martha Odom

        In Your Parish

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

          Justin Boggs

        • Bissell sponsors another "Empty the Shelters" event

        • LFD: Hot towels caused fire at Shane's

        • Three arrested in child sex abuse cases

      • Justice Department Comey

        National News

        Ex-FBI Director James Comey appears in court over alleged threat against Trump

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Spain Laureus Awards

        Simone Biles leaves door open to competing at 2028 Olympics

        Aleks Klosok, Amanda Davies
        Sports Betting Arrests Basketball

        Sports

        Ex-NBA player Damon Jones pleads guilty in sports betting, poker schemes

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • National News

        • Trump Passports

          Trump becomes first living president on passport in special anniversary release

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Travel Delays

          TSA rep warns 'people leaving the agency is accelerating' amid shutdown

          Joe St. George
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          Cutting corners to save on remodeling? How cheap quotes can backfire

          John Matarese

        Scripps News
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        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
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        Lafayette Parish

        SBA Lender Match Event set

        Jeff Davis Parish

        SOWELA Jennings Hosts Informational Session on Free Adult Education

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        Evangeline Parish

        DOJ closes investigation into illegal holds in Evangeline Parish

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        Acadia Parish

        Crash closes lane on I-10 in Acadia Parish

        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
        Fatal Crash

        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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        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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        Covering Louisiana

        Second Chance Month raises awareness of challenges formerly incarcerated face

        By Izzy Wollfarth LSU Manship School News Service
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        Calcasieu Parish

        SOWELA Offering Free Pipefitting Training Program

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        Weather

        Heavy showers setting up for the end of the week

        Daniel Phillips
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        In Your Parish

        Candlelight vigil held for victims of Mall of Louisiana shooting in Baton Rouge

        Joshua Moton
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        St. Landry Parish

        School officials consider rezoning to limit student transfers

        Paris Flannigan
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        High School Sports

        Redemption Run: Northside Christian eyes state title after heartbreak

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Acadia Parish

        Acadia Parish man booked with child sex abuse for fifth time

        Katie Navarro

        Vermilion Parish

        Fallen tree left nearby Abbeville residents without power

        Chloe Franklin

        Lafayette Parish

        Catholic Charities of Acadiana launches bottled water drive ahead of summer heat

        Kayla Quintero
      • Man found dead after Lafayette fire

        Lafayette Parish

        One dead in Canal Street fire

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        Weather

        Decent rain chances later into the week; cool start to May

        Rob Perillo
        LPSS

        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: Appeals court rejects LPSS request

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