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      • Weather
        Outside of a few spotty Friday showers the weekend looks good
        Daniel Phillips
        St. Landry Parish
        Man found dead in St. Landry Parish identified by family
        Paris Flannigan
        In Your Parish
        Acadiana Boil Orders

        In Your Parish

         
        • What’s Your Story: The man behind the boudin

          Joshua Moton

        • How to watch the Artemis II crew splash down after historic moon mission

          Scripps News Group

        • In Your Parish Headlines: April 10, 2026

          KATC News

        • Final CRAWDAQ Index Report: Ending things with a bang!

          Calyn Lamanno

      • Alligator Alcatraz

        Democratic lawmaker calls Alligator Alcatraz 'inhumane' after unannounced visit

        Scripps News Group
        Connecticut Houston Basketball

        Sports

        WNBA approves expansion teams in Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia

        Scripps News Group

        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: Lafayette SkyZone issues change in policy

        Kayla Quintero
      • National News

        • Iran US Vance

          As Vance leaves for Pakistan, Iran casts doubt on peace talks

          Scripps News Group
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          Hoping to borrow money soon? How to give your credit a spring cleaning

          John Matarese
        • Tropical Weather

          2026's first hurricane activity forecast expects a slightly below-average season

          Evan Thomas

        Scripps News
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        Covering Louisiana

        Pending bill would extend financial compensation for the wrongfully imprisoned

        By Izzy Wollfarth LSU Manship School News Service
         Kaci Giselle Cyprian

        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: Defendant convicted of attempted murder

        KATC News
      • Louisiana State Capitol

        Covering Louisiana

        Republicans again reject $12 minimum wage for Louisiana workers

        By AnnMarie Bedard LSU Manship School News Service
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        St. Landry Parish

        Melville moves forward with multi-million dollar plan to fix water system

        Paris Flannigan
        ACADIANA BASEBALL SENIOR CLASS 26

        Sports

        Acadiana baseball built on senior trust

        Anthony Council
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        High School Sports

        Catholic outlasts STM in baseball, Acadiana softball beats LCA

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette law enforcement receives additional funding to fight the opioid crisis

        KATC News
        Youngsville police investigating armed robbery

        Lafayette Parish

        Two arrests in Youngsville tied to inappropriate behavior with a juvenile

        KATC News
      • Port Barre Police investigate home burglary, ask residents to be aware

        St. Landry Parish

        Port Barre man arrested for domestic abuse threatens officers with knife

        KATC News
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        Festival International

        There's still time to volunteer for Festival International de Louisiane

        KATC News

        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette transit seeks community voices to shape future of public transit

        Kayla Quintero
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        Iberia Parish

        Cost-effective home gardening: tips and tricks from Hebert's Garden Center

        Katie Navarro
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        Weather

        A few showers tomorrow, but drought conditions persist

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Lafayette Parish

        Fit Fête Fusion brings fitness, food and local vendors to downtown Lafayette

        KATC News
      • Vermilion Parish

        Blighted Abbeville grocery store demolished after sitting vacant since 1999

        Chloe Franklin
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        Covering Louisiana

        House panel advances new mix of courts, social services to tackle homelessness

        Jada Richard at LSU practice before NCAA women's tournament

        LSU Sports

        REPORT: Jada Richard entering the transfer portal

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Lafayette Parish

        PHOTOS: Bertand Drive designs unveiled

        KATC News
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        High School Sports

        Prejean reverses course, stays at Vermilion Catholic

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Covering Louisiana

        NIL protections for La. high school and college athletes advance in Legislature

      • Festival des Fleurs de Louisiane returns this Saturday, April 11, 2026

        Lafayette Parish

        Geek out on all things gardening at Festival des Fleurs

        Taylor Toole
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        Weather

        Dr. Klotzbach predicts near normal hurricane season

        Daniel Phillips
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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: April 9, 2026

        KATC News
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        St. Landry Parish

        Opelousas shooting injures two

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Drought worsens as Acadiana stays dry

        Daniel Phillips
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        Evangeline Parish

        Five public officials bond out after investigation leads to arrests

        Paris Flannigan
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        Sports

        Centanni's walk-off lifts Lions past Louisiana, 7-6

        Matt Sullivan
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        Lafayette Parish

        Designs for the Bertrand Drive Revitalization Project unveiled

        KATC News
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        UL Sports

        No. 21 Virginia edges UL despite Cajuns’ 11-hit effort

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
      • Lafayette Parish

        Close call for Lafayette neighbor as fire displaces five

        Kayla Quintero
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        Iberia Parish

        Sheriff updates community on injuries, bond in Iberia Parish Lao Parade Crash

        Joshua Moton
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        Weather

        Spring temperatures are in full force; Little to no rain expected

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Lafayette Parish

        Boulet Administration launches native landscaping guide

        KATC News

        Vermilion Parish

        Abbeville council votes to purchase two buildings from Police Jury

        Chloe Franklin
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        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: I-10 Eastbound reopens, traffic backed up

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        Covering Louisiana

        Wondering about the amendments? The PAR guide is out!

        Aerial closeup of the Louisiana State Capitol Building

        Covering Louisiana

        Prison-reimbursement rates, drunk driving bills advance

        By Sheridan White/LSU Manship School News Service
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        Lafayette Parish

        Five people displaced by apartment complex fire

      • B.Y.O.B. Hamburger and Hotdog Festival

        Lafayette Parish

        "Bringing You Our Best" (B.Y.O.B.) Hamburger & Hot Dog Festival this weekend

        Taylor Toole

        Covering Louisiana

        Amber Alert for missing child canceled

        Lafayette Parish

        Mobile home owner speaks out after State Farm ends coverage

        Kayla Quintero
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