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      • Covering Louisiana
        Three Ascension Episcopal School seniors hurt in Baton Rouge mall shooting
        Festival International
        Know before you go: Festival International 2026
        Taylor Toole
        Weather
        Pop up showers possible, but forecast looks drier for the weekend
        Daniel Phillips

        In Your Parish

         
        • Tourists flock to Lafayette for Festival International; businesses see influx

          Chloe Franklin

        • Police increase downtown security for 40th Festival International

          KATC News

        • Big Towns Summit connects mid-size cities to solve shared problems

          Katie Navarro

        • Man arrested in 30-year-old Lafayette Parish cold case

          KATC News

      • WCup Playoffs Explainer

        Sports

        Some tickets for World Cup final listed for an eye-watering $2.3 million each

        Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Trump considers a takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        UL Sports

        Marceaux returns home to boost Cajuns

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
      • National News

        • Photo Highlights of March

          Firetruck crew member heard command to stop moments before plane collision

          Patrick Terpstra
        • Pictures of the Week Global Photo Gallery

          Trump says ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by three weeks

          Scripps News Group
        • Britain Brit Awards 2026 Show

          Ticketmaster will re-sell Harry Styles NYC tickets after shutting down scalpers

          Scripps News Group

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        St. Martin Parish

        Breaux Bridge shooting under investigation after one death, two injuries

        Joshua Moton
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        Weather

        Drought persists; Little rainfall expected through the rest of April

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Festival International

        Poor Boy’s Riverside Inn rolls out tradition at Festival International

        KATC News
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        High School Sports

        Why Kaine Guidry resigned as Rayne football coach

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Covering Louisiana

        Protecting students from being exploited by deepfakes is a legislative priority

        KATC News
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        Covering Louisiana

        Bill would require minors to have parental permission to download apps

        KATC News
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        Covering Louisiana

        Should La. place a lifetime term limit on governors? A close House vote says no

        KATC News
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        UL Sports

        Cajuns Host SBC-Leading Marshall in Final Home Series

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        St. Martin Parish

        One dead, two wounded in Breaux Bridge shooting

        Church Point Police

        Acadia Parish

        Church Point man booked in multiple shootings

        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
      • 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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        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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