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      • Weather
        Sunny and warm despite Friday morning's front
        Daniel Phillips
        In Your Parish
        LIST: Burn bans in Acadiana for Feb. 27
        KATC News
        Lafayette Parish
        LPSS proposes "Paul Breaux K-8 School" name for new northside campus
        Kayla Quintero

        In Your Parish

         
        • LHSAA ruling ends North Vermilion playoff run

          Anthony Council

        • Crawfish season is picking up while prices are dropping down

          Calyn Lamanno

        • Perry Bridge to undergo rehabilitation in Vermilion Parish

          Chloe Franklin

        • What's Your Story: The Piano Doctor

          Joshua Moton

      • Afghanistan Pakistan

        World News

        Pakistan, Afghanistan in ‘open war’ after deadly retaliatory strikes

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: February 27, 2026

        KATC News
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        Secrets to save on Pokemon cards, as the franchise turns 30

        John Matarese
      • National News

        • Greece US Military

          US stages largest Middle East buildup since Iraq war amid tensions with Iran

          Jason Bellini
        • Congress ICE Masks

          DHS accused of using surveillance technology to track legal observers

          Kadia Tubman
        • Election 2024 America Votes Kentucky

          DOJ sues 5 states seeking access to voter rolls

          Scripps News Group

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        Lafayette Parish

        What to watch for this Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness month

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette High students get immersive experience at English Animal Clinic

        KATC News
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        St. Martin Parish

        SMPSO opens new regional law enforcement training academy

        KATC News
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        Covering Louisiana

        Congressman Cleo Fields responds to President Trump's State of the Union address

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Sterling Grove Festival returns to north Lafayette on March 20

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Acadiana nonprofits plan for leadership changes

        KATC News
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        Acadia Parish

        “Rendezvous Downtown” returns

        Katie Navarro
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        Weather

        Elevated fire danger; Warm and dry end to the month

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Lafayette Parish

        Gov. Landry asks to redraw federal judicial districts

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Signal project to improve safety at Lafayette Parish intersections

        KATC News
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        News

        Schilling Distributing celebrates 150 years with a night of baseball

      • Lafayette Police Department

        Lafayette Parish

        Third arrest in Lafayette shooting

        KATC News
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        LSU, AT&T partner on $45 million Tiger Stadium network upgrade

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        Lafayette Parish

        NHS Football Coach says he was fired for speaking out

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        St. Landry Parish

        Opleousas Police looking for missing teen

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        Lafayette Parish

        Ragin' Cajuns Store Heritage location closing its doors

        KATC News
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        In Your Parish

        LIST: Burn bans in Acadiana for Feb. 26

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Winds stay gusty as front passes through

        Daniel Phillips
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        UL Sports

        Cardiac Cajuns Walk-Off K-State In Extras, 3-2

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Lafayette Parish

        LRCA Middle students stepping into their Black History Month celebration

        KATC News
      • Lafayette Parish

        Family of Toby Beaugh marks 20 years still seeking justice in cold case

        Kayla Quintero

        Lafayette Parish

        How to ward off termites this spring

        KATC News
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        Covering Louisiana

        Sen. Cassidy responds to President Trump's State of the Union address

        Jazmin Thibodeaux
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        Acadia Parish

        Morse woman killed in single-vehicle crash

        KATC News
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        St. Martin Parish

        Breaux Bridge man arrested after Cecilia schools put on lockdown

        KATC News
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        St. Landry Parish

        Arrests made in connection to recent shootings in Opelousas

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Fire ants are coming this spring: Here's what you can do

        KATC News
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        Vermilion Parish

        Cecil Picard Elementary School in earns Blue Ribbon for closing achievement gaps

        KATC News
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        St. Landry Parish

        Parents react to Opelousas Junior High's seventh straight F rating

        Katie Navarro
      • Vermilion Parish

        Abbeville High School holds annual Boucherie

        Chloe Franklin
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        Weather

        Spring getting into full swing

        Rob Perillo
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        Vermilion Parish

        NAACP suit against Abbeville can proceed

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        St. Martin Parish

        St. Martin Parish fire chief explains the reasons behind burn ban

        Joshua Moton
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        Lafayette Parish

        Acadian donates AED to Children's Museum

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        Lafayette Parish

        Moncus Park announces 60 free programs this spring

        KATC News
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        Crime Stoppers

        Acadia Sheriff giving $1K reward for help solving string of equipment thefts

        KATC News
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        Covering Louisiana

        New Louisiana Voting Machines Will Cost $100 Million

        By Izzy Wollfarth LSU Manship School News Service
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        In Your Parish

        List: Burn Bans in Acadiana for Feb. 25

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        In a hurry? Don't try South College

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        Evangeline Parish

        Longtime Mamou mechanic reflects on 66 years in business, legacy of perseverance

        Paris Flannigan
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        St. Landry Parish

        Opelousas School faces State takeover or merger; 4-Day school week debate grows

        Paris Flannigan
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