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      • Weather
        Warm weekend ahead; Spotty showers return
        Breyanna Lewis
        National News
        US forces stop a second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
        AP via Scripps News Group
        St. Landry Parish
        The suspect connected to the Washington St. shooting turned himself in

        In Your Parish

         
        • UPDATE: One lane of I-49 north will be closed for repair

        • What’s Your Story: A classroom passion behind the lens

          Joshua Moton

        • Lafayette Parish schools intensify efforts to stop student vaping

          Kayla Quintero

        • LIST: Acadiana Holiday Events 2025

      • Car Repos

        Steps to take if your car is repossessed amid rising loan defaults

        Scripps News Group
        Jared Kushner Diplomacy

        National News

        Russia says talks on US peace plan for Ukraine 'are proceeding constructively'

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Israel Palestinians

        World News

        Israeli Cabinet approves 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • National News

        • Trump Drug Prices

          White House announces more deals to bring down prescription drug prices

          Haley Bull
        • Congress Epstein

          Epstein files released with major redactions spark congressional anger

          Joe St. George
        • Jeffrey Epstein

          Attorney of Epstein victim speaks out after DOJ files released

          Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
      • Vermilion Parish

        Abbeville church, youth group host 2nd Annual Christmas Extravaganza

        Anna Fischer

        Lafayette Parish

        Nonprofit gives away 250 Christmas hams to veterans in Carencro

        Anna Fischer
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        Weather

        Scattered showers expected tomorrow; Unseasonably temperatures continue

        Breyanna Lewis
        State Police Troop I HQ

        St. Landry Parish

        Basile man dies from injuries in St. Landry Parish crash

        KATC News

        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette shoppers find special, last-minute gifts at local boutique

        Kayla Quintero
      • Salvation Army Angel Tree brings Christmas joy to over 500 children

        Lafayette Parish

        Angel Tree distribution event brings joy to Acadiana families

        Christina Mondragon
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        Acadia Parish

        UPDATE: Lineman injured in Rayne is conscious

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        UL Lafayette confers nearly 1,100 degrees during Fall 2025 Commencement

      • Ragin Cajuns Women

        UL Sports

        Louisiana Closes Out SBC Opening Week at Southern Miss  

        Ragin' Cajuns Athletics
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        St. Landry Parish

        OPD make arrests in two shootings; investigating a third

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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: December 18, 2025

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Beautiful, cool weather across Acadiana wraps up the work week

        Daniel Phillips
        Lafayette Police car

        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: One seriously injured in major crash; thruway now open

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Local partner steps up for Second Harvest

        Dwaun Johnson
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        UL Sports

        Cajuns turn to youth after fourth straight bowl loss

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        UL Sports

        Slow start dooms Ragin’ Cajuns in bowl loss to Delaware

        Anthony Council
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        Covering Louisiana

        Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza causing mortality in wild birds in La.

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Latest drought monitor is out; Little to no rain expected through the holidays

        Breyanna Lewis
        LPSS

        Lafayette Parish

        LPSS names 2025-26 Teachers of the Year

        KATC News
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        UL Sports

        KATC's 68 Ventures Bowl Coverage

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        Acadia Parish

        Power restored in City of Rayne; lineman airlifted to hospital

        KATC News
        Rayne Police

        Acadia Parish

        Woman shot in Rayne

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        Lafayette Parish

        SLEMCO ranked near the top in JD Power study

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        Iberia Parish

        Iberia Parish Rabies & Control launches 'A Home for the Holidays'

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Terror suspect detained pending trial

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        Covering Louisiana

        UPDATE: OMV back up and running; still no word on what happened

      • Lafayette Police

        Lafayette Parish

        LPD: Third suspect arrested in Himbola Manor slaying

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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: December 18, 2025

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Quiet weather returns as we head to the weekend

        Daniel Phillips
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        UL Sports

        Delaware holds off Louisiana 20-13 for 68 Ventures Bowl win

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        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette Parish schools host holiday performances this season

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        Lafayette Parish

        Holiday toy safety guidelines to protect children

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        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette Consolidated Government hosted a public meeting with updates

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        St. Landry Parish

        Shooting on West Vine Street in Opelousas injures one person, condition unknown

        Iberia parish school board to review 2018-19 budget

        Iberia Parish

        UPDATE: Westgate High School will reopen December 19

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        Evangeline Parish

        Mamou considers changes to Mardi Gras street bands after deadly shooting

        Paris Flannigan
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        Iberia Parish

        Port of Iberia breaks ground on Millennium Expansion 3

        Dwaun Johnson

        Lafayette Parish

        Powerball players dream big as jackpot hits $1.25 billion

        Kayla Quintero
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        St. Martin Parish

        St. Martinville Councilwoman addresses utility billing delays and meter issues

        Joshua Moton
        Amanda Reed with LPSO CIT

        Lafayette Parish

        Holiday mental health calls rise, LPSO says crisis team helps

        Christina Mondragon
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        Weather

        Warmer weather plus a few showers expected tomorrow

        Breyanna Lewis
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