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        The Latest on this Weekend's Weather: Models continue to trend north
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        AG: Cockfighting will remain illegal in Louisiana
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        Mardi Gras parades and events around Acadiana
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        • Tax season starts soon: What to know before you file

          Taylor Toole

        • St. Mary high school teacher indicted for attempting sex with student

        • Gueydan Mardi Gras run and parade scheduled for Saturday canceled

          KATC News

        • SLEMCO releases info on upcoming weather

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        Many top US allies aren't participating in Trump's Board of Peace

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        US, China sign off on TikTok divestment deal, clearing path for American spinoff

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        Simon Kaufman
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          VA to slash health networks from 18 to 5 in major care system overhaul

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          Private autopsy details gunshot wound to side of Renee Good's head

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        WATCH: State officials brief citizens on upcoming weather

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        Vermilion Parish

        Former inmate shares insights with trustys

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        Covering Louisiana

        Entergy announces weather plans; suspends disconnects

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        Evangeline Parish

        Parish registrar of voters arrested again

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        Evangeline Parish

        Four treated for hypothermia after boat capsizes

      • There is a side to the Mardi Gras celebration, though, that would make Mother Nature weep: all of the plastic left behind, including those plastic beads thrown from the parade floats. The hope is that the new biodegradable, algae-based beads might catch on with other Carnival parade Krewes.

        Lafayette Parish

        Post-Carnival clean-up volunteers sought

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        Acadia Parish

        Free pipe-wrapping ahead of cold snap

        Anna Fischer
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        St. Landry Parish

        St. Landry Parish to open warming shelter ahead of cold weather

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        Lafayette Parish

        Acadiana residents urged to prepare homes as freezing temperatures approach

        Katie Navarro
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        St. Mary Parish

        Franklin Foundation Hospital set for redevelopment into affordable senior living

        Joshua Moton

        Lafayette Parish

        New housing development aims to address housing affordability in Lafayette

        Kayla Quintero
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        Weather

        Winter Storm Watch for portions of Acadiana this Weekend

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        St. Mary Parish

        Morgan City man booked with more sex crimes

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        Jeff Davis Parish

        Mother sentenced in infant's death

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        Former construction manager indicted

        Men's basketball

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        Basketball game changed due to weather forecast

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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: January 21, 2026

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        Weather

        Showers arriving Wednesday, models shift around regarding the weekend forecast

        Daniel Phillips
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        St. Martin Parish

        A look back at Acadiana’s rare snowstorm: One year later

        Joshua Moton
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        Lafayette Parish

        Residents protest LPSO-ICE partnership

        Anna Fischer
      • Lafayette Parish

        Immigration attorney explains rights amid LPSO–ICE agreement

        Kayla Quintero
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        Iberia Parish

        Seminar offers info on homeownership

        Katie Navarro
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        Lafayette Parish

        It's National Blood Donor month: donating blood can help defer medical costs

        Jobie Lagrange
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        Evangeline Parish

        New Evangeline Parish Jail nears completion

        Paris Flannigan
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        Weather

        Major winter storm could bring an icy mess to Louisiana

        Rob Perillo
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        In Your Parish

        ONE YEAR AGO: Photos and videos of Acadiana snow

      • Mardi Gras

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        Getting ready for Carnival: LCG issues rules and reminders

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        UL Sports

        Lewis out for season with torn patella tendon

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Covering Louisiana

        GOHSEP: Prepare now for potential winter weather impacts

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        LCG will host Brand Lafayette: A Community Working Session on Wednesday

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        St. Landry Parish

        Police asking for witnesses in fatal pedestrian crash

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        Covering Louisiana

        Fire officials offer info to reduce risk

      • St. Landry Parish Sheriff

        St. Landry Parish

        Arnaudville man accused of multiple counts of child sex abuse

        KATC News
        St. Martinville Police

        St. Martin Parish

        St. Martinville Police investigate fatal shooting

        KATC News
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        St. Landry Parish

        Opelousas man convicted a second time for 2016 slaying

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        Lafayette Parish

        Cajundome announces Hank Williams Jr. live April 17th

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Scott Police Chief announces retirement

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        Weather

        Warm up underway in Acadiana with showers on the way

        Daniel Phillips
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        St. Landry Parish

        Opelousas parade & program honors legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

        Anna Fischer
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        Acadia Parish

        Crowley honors Dr. King’s legacy with annual community celebration

        Katie Navarro

        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette marks 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration

        Kayla Quintero
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