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        The forecast for Mardi Gras weekend looks good... with one exception
        Daniel Phillips
        Mardi Gras Headquarters
        Mardi Gras parades and events around Acadiana
        KATC News
        Covering Louisiana
        Qualifying for the May election is this week

        In Your Parish

         
        • UPDATE: Two arrested after man found dead in Lafayette driveway

          KATC News

        • LPSS releases renderings of new school

          KATC News

        • Latest Acadiana prep basketball power ratings

          Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

        • Acadiana restaurants cited for failure to disclose imported seafood

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        Data reveals growing financial struggles for seniors, renters, rural Americans

        Stephanie Liebergen
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        News

        STM wrestling finishes the climb, claims first division II state title

        Anthony Council
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        High School Sports

        Acadiana teams advance in LHSAA soccer regional round

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
      • National News

        • Marimar Martinez

          New footage released in case of Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol

          Kadia Tubman
        • Trump

          Trump, National Governors Association at odds over White House meeting

          Jacob Gardenswartz
        • Russia Ukraine War

          Weaponizing winter: Russia escalates assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

          Jason Bellini

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        St. Landry Parish

        UPDATE: Gas service expected to be restored Thursday in Grand Coteau

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        Mardi Gras Headquarters

        Volunteers packed Mardi Gras food boxes for local families

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        Evangeline Parish

        Swamp Pop legends reunite for 20th Annual Lundi Gras Dance

        KATC News

        Lafayette Parish

        Arc of Acadiana turns Mardi Gras beads into employment opportunities

        Kayla Quintero

        Vermilion Parish

        Authorities ask for tips in Erath bald eagle killing

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        Weather

        Little to no rain through Friday; Next storm system arrives this weekend

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        St. Landry Parish

        St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office investigating missing man's death

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        Lafayette Parish

        How Julie Emerson rose from young lawmaker to Landry’s chief of staff

        By Courtney Bell LSU Manship School News Service
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        Lafayette Parish

        UL announces new PhD program

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        Covering Louisiana

        IRS warns of romance scams

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        Lafayette Parish

        Scott Business Association opens scholarship applications

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        Lafayette Parish

        LCG announces trash, bus changes for Mardi Gras

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        Lafayette Parish

        WATCH: Mardi Gras parade gives students a break

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        St. Martin Parish

        Breaux Bridge man dies in Iberville Parish crash

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Showers looking more likely over the weekend

        Daniel Phillips
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        UL Sports

        Resilient Cajuns opens 2026 season after regional absence

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

        Lafayette Parish

        Civic leaders reflect on fair representation during Black History Month

        Kayla Quintero
      • Iberia Parish

        Iberia Parish to consider new animal control agreement

        Anna Fischer
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        High School Sports

        Highland Baptist hires Donald Fusilier as head football coach

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
        Grand Coteau

        St. Landry Parish

        The town of Grand Coteau is without gas due to a pipeline being hit

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        St. Landry Parish

        Eunice gearing up for Cajun Mardi Gras with thousands expected downtown

        Paris Flannigan
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        High School Sports

        Lafayette High Lionettes return home as national champions

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

        Lafayette Parish

        Traditional French king cakes make Poupart Bakery a hotspot during Mardi Gras

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        Jeff Davis Parish

        DV spikes during holidays as advocates warn of the dark side of Valentine's Day

        Katie Navarro
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        Weather

        Few showers Wednesday; stormy into Saturday evening

        Rob Perillo
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        Mardi Gras Headquarters

        Citywide bead recycling effort returns to Lafayette

        KATC News
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        Mardi Gras Headquarters

        Waste containers return to Mardi Gras parade routes

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        Iberia Parish

        Blanco statue unveiled

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        Lafayette Parish

        WATCH: Scott Mardi Gras Parade!

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        UL Sports

        What wins are worth at Louisiana: A look at coaching contracts

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Lafayette Parish

        Governor taps Carencro legislator as chief of staff

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        Jeff Davis Parish

        Broussard wins election to replace Romero

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        Covering Louisiana

        Landry’s Gamble: Behind his push to expand school vouchers

        By AnnMarie Bedard LSU Manship School Statehouse Bureau
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        National News

        DHS funding at risk after Democrats reject White House counterproposal

        Justin Boggs
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        UPDATE: All lanes now open on I-10 east near Whiskey Bay

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: February 10, 2026

        Joshua Moton
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        Weather

        Foggy Mornings, Warm Afternoons: Acadiana begins a slow transition to spring

        Daniel Phillips

        Vermilion Parish

        The history and tradition of Krewe Chic-A-La-Pie

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        St. Landry Parish

        New community center aims to bridge digital divide in Opelousas

        Paris Flannigan

        Lafayette Parish

        Olde Tyme Grocery adapts to major road closure, remains open during busy season

        Kayla Quintero
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        Lafayette Parish

        Love and logistics: Florists prepare for Valentine's Day rush

        Katie Navarro
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