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      • Weather
        Wind Advisory Issued: Windy, cloudy conditions expected through the day
        Daniel Phillips
        Congress faces healthcare concerns and shutdown deadline in 2026
        Nathaniel Reed
        Lafayette Parish
        Family welcomes New Year baby at Our Lady of Lourdes
        Christina Mondragon

        In Your Parish

         
        • Rebounding edge lifts Troy past Louisiana

          Anthony Council

        • In Your Parish Headlines: January 2, 2026

          Joshua Moton

        • Police looking for suspect in arson

        • Scott firefighters respond to six calls over New Year's Eve

      • New Year Rhode Island Dog Rescued

        Scripps News Life

        Rhode Island firefighters rescue a yellow Lab from an icy pond on New Year's Day

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Wolf howling at the moon.

        National News

        Wolf Moon supermoon and meteor shower light up early January skies

        Taylor O'Bier
        Colorado Mountain Lion Attack

        National News

        Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in northern Colorado

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • National News

        • Tesla Cybertruck

          Tesla no longer top EV maker as expired U.S. tax credits hit sales

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Trump Ukraine

          Trump warns of U.S. intervention if Iran kills peaceful protesters

          Haley Bull
        • Federal authorities open civil rights investigation into 2018 shooting death of Kansas teen by officer

          FBI says it foiled an ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve terror attack in NC

          Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
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        UL Sports

        Ragin' Cajuns transfer portal tracker

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Acadia Parish

        Truck hits Estherwood Pontoon Bridge

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        Covering Louisiana

        Fireworks believed to be a cause of fire that displaced 18 in Algiers

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        Weather

        Gusty day tomorrow ahead of a weekend cold front.

        Jobie Lagrange
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        Lafayette Parish

        First babies of the year!

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        Lafayette Parish

        Popeye's closed after fire

        Lafayette Parish

        Zoosiana hosts first-ever 'Zoo Year's Eve Paw-ty' for Acadiana families

        Kayla Quintero
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        UL Sports

        Late South Alabama run spoils Cajuns’ New Year’s Eve

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
      • Children's Museum of Acadiana

        Lafayette Parish

        Families ring in 2026 early at Children’s Museum of Acadiana

        Christina Mondragon
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        Weather

        Chilly for NYE but milder start for 2026

        Rob Perillo
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        St. Martin Parish

        Breaux Bridge fire chief shares fire safety reminders heading into new year

        Joshua Moton
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        Iberia Parish

        Iberia Medical Center prepares for patient surge for New Year

        Katie Navarro
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        UL Sports

        Ragin’ Cajuns continue homestand at Cajundome on New Year’s Day

        UL Athletics
        Scott Police release 2018 crime statistics

        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette businesswoman dead in fatal shooting

        KATC News
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        St. Mary Parish

        St.Mary Parish represented on Louisiana float in 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade

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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: December 31, 2025

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Quiet, cool weather wraps up 2025

        Daniel Phillips
      • According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, there are more than 240 current forms of vehicle technology - like lane assist or driver monitoring - which could be used to combat drunk driving by, in some cases, reprogramming that tech to safely pull an impaired driver over.

        Lafayette Parish

        Plan safe rides home from New Year’s Eve celebrations

        Anna Fischer
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        UL Sports

        Sources: UL running backs coach taking OC job at SELU

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

        Lafayette Parish

        Community steps up with donations as cold snap threatens Acadiana's unhoused

        Kayla Quintero
      • LCG

        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette awarded nearly $8M to advance Johnston revitalization

        KATC News
        DREAMS Shade Tree Cafe rendering

        Lafayette Parish

        D.R.E.A.M.S. Foundation plans café to create jobs for those with special needs

        Christina Mondragon
        Rayne City Sign

        Acadia Parish

        Acadia Tourism nominates Rayne for America's Favorite Small Town

        KATC News
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        Iberia Parish

        Fire officials urge caution with fireworks ahead of New Year’s Eve

        Katie Navarro
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        Weather

        Frosty start for New Year's Eve; milder into 2026

        Rob Perillo
        New Year's Eve Cake Pops

        Acadia Parish

        Acadiana's Holiday Favorites: Granna's Confetti Cake Pops

        Taylor Toole
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        Lafayette Parish

        Motorcyclist killed in NW Evangeline Thruway crash

        KATC News
        New Orleans New Years Safety

        Covering Louisiana

        350 National Guard troops deployed to prevent New Year's violence in New Orleans

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: December 30, 2025

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Cold settles in across Acadiana for the remainder of the year

        Daniel Phillips
        Malcolm Meijer fishing

        Lafayette Parish

        What to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays

        Christina Mondragon
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        Weather

        How did it get so cold and what are the dos and don'ts of freezing temperatures

        Jobie Lagrange
      • St. Martinville

        St. Martin Parish

        St. Martinville water system shutdown set for tonight

        KATC News
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        Iberia Parish

        Freezing weather raises safety concerns for people without housing

        Katie Navarro
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        St. Martin Parish

        Breaux Bridge infant dies in weekend fire

      • U.S. Western District Courthouse

        Lafayette Parish

        Former prison guard pleads guilty

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        Lafayette Parish

        LFD offers fireworks safety tips; reminds residents of law

        New Iberia Police

        Iberia Parish

        NIPD investigating fatal stabbing

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        St. Landry Parish

        Exhibit of Opelousas residents' photographs to open

        Lafayette Sheriff’s Office

        Lafayette Parish

        LPSO asking for public input for accreditation

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        St. Landry Parish

        Lawtell Water District 1 flushing hydrants

        Taylor Toole
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