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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 Rice makes donation to support industry-aligned training

        • Squirrel season starts Saturday

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

        • Bissell sponsors another "Empty the Shelters" event

      • Musk OpenAI Trial

        National News

        Elon Musk testifies about OpenAI in trial pitting him against CEO Sam Altman

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Election 2026 Florida Redistricting

        Florida approves new congressional map to boost Republicans in midterms

        AP via Scripps News Group
        APTOPIX US Britain Royal Visit

        Entertainment

        King Charles III, Queen Camilla honor 9/11 victims during New York trip

        Alexandra Miller
      • National News

        • Supreme Court

          Supreme Court's TPS case could affect millions of people living in the US

          Ava-joye Burnett
        • Justice Department Comey

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

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Sports Betting Arrests Basketball

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

          AP via Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
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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

      • 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
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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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        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

        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
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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
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