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      • Weather
        Coldest temperatures of the season are just around the corner
        Daniel Phillips
        National News
        Hurricane Melissa even stronger as it makes its final approach toward Jamaica
        Justin Boggs
        Lafayette Parish
        “Food and dollars”: Second Harvest Food Bank braces for Nov. 1
        Anna Fischer

        In Your Parish

         
        • St. Landry Parish Sheriff speaks out after third jailbreak of the year

          Paris Flannigan

        • Louisiana focused on “playoff mindset” after Troy loss

          Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

        • Iberia Parish Council wraps up 2026 budget reviews ahead of final vote

          Katie Navarro

        • LIST: 2025 Acadiana Halloween events

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        Covering Louisiana

        State Democrats urge support for two Black congressional districts

        By: Kylah Babin and Gracie Thomas LSU Manship School News Service
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        National News

        Texas lawsuit targets Tylenol makers over acetaminophen, autism claims

        Justin Boggs
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        Sports

        This World Series game went on forever — and then one swing changed everything

        Justin Boggs
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          A looming SNAP funding lapse is ramping up pressure to end the shutdown

          Nathaniel Reed
        • Aircraft Down Traffic Control Tower

          The shutdown is set to continue slowing down US air travel

          Simon Kaufman
        • Bird Flu Ground Beef Testing

          Why is beef and other meat so expensive right now?

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        Vermilion Parish

        New tech lab opens at Abbeville Boys and Girls

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        Lafayette Parish

        New tennis courts coming to Thomas Park in Lafayette

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        Lafayette Parish

        All Saints’ Day service, blessing of graves planned in Lafayette

        Dwaun Johnson
        Louisiana families prepare for SNAP benefit cuts as federal shutdown continues.

        Lafayette Parish

        Salvation Army expanding services as SNAP cuts loom amid federal shutdown

        Christina Mondragon
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        St. Martin Parish

        New food Service facility upgrades how St. Martin Parish feeds students

        Joshua Moton
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        Weather

        Coolest front of the season arrives Tuesday evening

        Rob Perillo
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        St. Landry Parish

        OPD announces arrests in two shootings

        Lafayette kicks off Mardi Gras season with flag raising ceremony

        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette Mardi Gras route returns to Jefferson Street in 2026

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Mardi Gras parades will be back on Jefferson

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        Lafayette Parish

        Second Harvest warns of food supply strain as SNAP remains uncertain

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Ground broken for new courts at Thomas Park

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        Lafayette Parish

        Part of Failla Road to be closed this week

        Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office hosting blood drive Wednesday

        Acadia Parish

        Basile man booked on molestation charges

        Louisiana State Capitol

        Covering Louisiana

        LOFSA offices back open

      • Mosquito

        Iberia Parish

        Iberia Parish mosquito spraying this week

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        LSU Sports

        Joe Sloan relieved of duties on LSU football staff

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        Covering Louisiana

        Lawmakers scramble to fund SNAP benefits and delay elections

        by Gracie Thomas, Kylah Babin, Margaret Liner and Sheridan White Manship School News Service
      • Election

        Covering Louisiana

        What's on the ballot for early voting?

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        Lafayette Parish

        Dine for the Diner is this week

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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: October 27, 2025

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Coolest temperatures of the season expected this week

        Daniel Phillips
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        St. Landry Parish

        Where We Live: Celebrating Opelousas neighborhoods through photography

        Paris Flannigan
        SEC Championship Football

        Sports

        LSU fires head coach Brian Kelly

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Weather

        Calmer weather to start a new week; a second front makes it's way to Acadiana

        Breyanna Lewis
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        St. Landry Parish

        Eunice woman injured in train crash

        KATC News

        Iberia Parish

        New Iberia kicks off Halloween week with parade, fountain dyeing, and family fun

        Anna Fischer
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        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: Pedestrian injured on Mudd Avenue

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Severe storms possible tonight, followed by drier conditions to end the weekend

        Breyanna Lewis
        Louisiana Avenue extension officially open

        Lafayette Parish

        Louisiana Avenue extension is officially open

        Christina Mondragon
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        Lafayette Parish

        Grease fire damages Lafayette home; family escapes safely

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        ARCA MENSA kids blend humor with genius

        Jobie Lagrange
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        St. Landry Parish

        Community celebrates hope and healing at Opelousas General’s Pink Luncheon

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Severe threat increase tomorrow

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Lafayette Parish

        Duson community rallies to help beloved market worker

        Katie Navarro
        Road Closure

        Lafayette Parish

        West Farrell Road closures start Monday for resurfacing project

        KATC News
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        Covering Louisiana

        Governor Landry signs emergency declaration to fund SNAP benefits

        Friday Night Live

        Iota High hosts Friday Night Live Week 8

        KATC Digital Team
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        Lafayette Parish

        What’s Your Story: From Heartbreak to Healing

        Joshua Moton
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        Acadia Parish

        Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office searches for missing juvenile

        Church Point Police

        Acadia Parish

        Church Point Halloween parade canceled

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        Covering Louisiana

        Shreveport police arrest 3 in human trafficking case

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