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      • Lafayette Parish
        Ascension Episcopal identifies senior who died in Baton Rouge shooting
        Covering Louisiana
        One arrested, one sought in Baton Rouge mall shooting
        Lafayette Parish
        Community responds after Ascension Episcopal students are hurt in shooting
        KATC News

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        • Festival Weekend: Warm, quiet weather expected through Festival

          Daniel Phillips

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

          Chloe Franklin

        • Artists showcase talents at annual Festival International

          Chloe Franklin

        • Étouffée Festival returns to Arnaudville April 23-25

          Taylor Toole

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        Iran War

        Kushner, Witkoff traveling to Pakistan for new round of Iran peace talks

        Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Roommate charged with 2 counts of murder in death, disappearance of USF students

        Scripps News Group
        Acadiana Special Athletes of Louisiana is giving special needs athletes a place to play, compete, and be seen.

        Sports

        Acadiana Special Athletes of Louisiana is showing moments bigger than baseball

        Anthony Council
      • National News

        • Louisiana Mall Shooting

          Authorities announce murder charge after Louisiana mall shooting that killed 1

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Connected with Alisyn Camerota: Art Alexakis

          Connected with Alisyn Camerota: Art Alexakis of Everclear on his battle with MS

          Alisyn Camerota
        • Declaration of Independence exhibit at the National Archives

          New 250th anniversary exhibit will spotlight the Declaration of Independence

          Jacob Gardenswartz

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        UL Sports

        Spalitta's ninth-inning hit lifts Louisiana past Arkansas State, 3-2

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        UL Sports

        Louisiana rallies late to walk off Marshall

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Covering Louisiana

        Candlelight vigil planned at Mall of Louisiana for victims of

        KATC News
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        St. Landry Parish

        Crash involving 18-wheeler caused traffic backup in Opelousas

        KATC News

        Lafayette Parish

        Youngsville grieves after Baton Rouge shooting involving local students

        Kayla Quintero
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        Weather

        Festival International looks fantastic, but severe storms are possible tonight

        Breyanna Lewis
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        St. Martin Parish

        Tree planted in memory of former animal shelter member

        KATC News
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        Sports

        Juvenile arrest prompts push for sportsmanship in youth leagues

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Covering Louisiana

        Arrests made in 1982 homicide of 16-year-old Roxanne Sharp

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        School mourns senior killed in mall shooting

        Paris Flannigan
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        St. Landry Parish

        Autism Love 365's 12th Annual Family Fun Day set for Saturday

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        Covering Louisiana

        House votes to conceal records of athletic revenue-sharing figures

        By Gracie Thomas LSU Manship School News Service
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        Lafayette Parish

        Mall of Louisiana closed as school community mourns and reacts

        Paris Flannigan
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        Lafayette Parish

        Mayor-President Boulet speaks out on Baton Rouge mall shooting

        Taylor Toole
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        Homepage

        Livingston Parish deputies detain man with gun and drugs amid investigation

        Festival International schedule posted

        Lafayette Parish

        Moussa Sadou reflects on journey from volunteer to Festival president

        Kayla Quintero
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        Lafayette Parish

        Day two of Festival International kicked off with opening ceremonies

        KATC News
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        Vermilion Parish

        Kaplan mother raises concerns after children not dropped off from school bus

        Paris Flannigan
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        UL Sports

        Cajuns’ Season Ends Against Marshall in SBC Second Round

        Ragin' Cajuns Athletics
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        Covering Louisiana

        Second person faces gun charges in Shreveport mass slaying

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        UL Sports

        Marceaux returns home to boost Cajuns

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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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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        Lafayette Parish

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

        Katie Navarro
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        Lafayette Parish

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

        KATC News
      • Baton Rouge Police

        Covering Louisiana

        Three Ascension Episcopal School seniors hurt in Baton Rouge mall shooting

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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

      • Festival International Opening Night 2025

        Festival International

        Know before you go: Festival International 2026

        Taylor Toole
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        St. Martin Parish

        One dead, two wounded in Breaux Bridge shooting

        Church Point Police

        Acadia Parish

        Church Point man wanted in home invasion

      • 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
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        Weather

        Pop up showers possible, but forecast looks drier for the weekend

        Daniel Phillips

        St. Landry Parish

        Parish president defends rehab program after death of inmate

        Anna Fischer
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