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        Weather

        Isolated severe storms and heavy rain to end the holiday weekend

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Evangeline Parish

        Ville Platte gears up for 4th of July celebration with music, food, fireworks

        Paris Flannigan
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        America 250

        The gift of staying home: How a soldier’s family found stability after tragedy

        Kadia Tubman
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        America 250

        ‘250: Celebrating America’ highlights stories of service, community and hope

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        Sports

        Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles match with Venus due to injury

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        America 250

        Freedom 250 event on National Mall expected to resume after lengthy delay

        Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Trump kicks off America 250 celebrations with speech warning of communism

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Sports

        Freedom, family, and free hot dogs, inside Crowley's July 4 tradition

        Anthony Council

        Lafayette Parish

        Youngsville kicks off Fourth of July early with Red, White and Boom celebration

        Chloe Franklin
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        Trump pardons 11 people, including several for Clean Air Act violations

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Sports

        Defending World Cup champion Argentina survives scare from underdog Cape Verde

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Entertainment

        Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in Madison Square Garden ceremony

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Weather

        A mix of hot temperatures and storms for the Independence Day weekend

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Trump posts new image of $100 bill with his signature

        Kit Maher
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        Lafayette Parish

        Youngsville families share Fourth of July traditions at local fireworks stand

        Katie Navarro
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        National News

        Descendant of Washington's enslaved cook says America's story should include all

        Kadia Tubman
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        National News

        Extreme heat disrupts some Fourth of July festivities

        Jay Gray
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        Gov. Wes Moore sidesteps 2028 talk while defining what patriotism means to him

        Scripps News Group
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        Covering Louisiana

        SBA loans available for people affected by Tropical Storm Arthur

        First responders at the scene of the shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan.

        National News

        Two people dead, three shot at a mall near Detroit

        Scripps News Group
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        One year after passage, Trump health care law remains politically divisive

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        West Nile cases surge in 2026 as CDC issues holiday advisory

        Justin Boggs
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        National News

        Toddler found alive in morgue hours after being pronounced dead by doctor 

        Scripps News Group
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        This no-bake berry trifle brings a festive twist to the Fourth of July

        Jessica DeLuise
      • Trump

        America 250

        Trump to celebrate America's birthday at Mount Rushmore

        Scripps News Group
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        National News

        SSA issuing 250th anniversary Social Security cards

        Scripps News Group
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        America 250

        Times Square ball drop rings in America's 250th birthday

        Alexandra Miller
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        In Your Parish Headlines: July 3, 2026

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        CORRECTION: Honey Bee Farmer's Market is set for July 18

        APTOPIX Washington Extreme Weather Heat

        National News

        Scorching temperatures force changes to some July 4 events

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Louisiana Supreme Court grants stay of AG Murrill's Orleans Parish indictment

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        July 4 closures start Friday for some offices and services

        Justin Boggs
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        Weather

        A few spotty showers popping up for the holiday weekend

        Daniel Phillips
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        Poll: Americans excited to celebrate July 4, but divided on Trump’s role

        Andrew Rafferty

        Lafayette Parish

        Beyond the fireworks: Supporting veterans with PTSD this Independence Day

        Kayla Quintero
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        Iberia Parish

        What's Your Story: Notes of a lifetime

        Joshua Moton
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        Sports

        Acadiana Cane Cutters clinch playoff spot in Texas Collegiate League

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Sports

        Corbin NeSmith finding purpose through mixed martial arts

        Anthony Council
        APTOPIX Switzerland Vatican Defiant Traditionalists

        National News

        Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Supreme Court TPS ruling opens hundreds of thousands to deportation from the US

        Ava-joye Burnett
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        Covering Louisiana

        AG Liz Murrill responds to indictment

        KATC News
        Attack on Kyiv

        World News

        Russia lands heavy strikes on Ukraine's capital, killing at least 21

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Weather

        Afternoon showers and storms continue through the holiday weekend

        Breyanna Lewis
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        America 250

        How Rock and Roll helped shape America's first 250 years

        Scripps News Group
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        Lafayette Parish

        Paramedic shares heat safety tips ahead of summer holidays

        Katie Navarro
      • Lafayette Parish

        Hot dog eating contest set for Lafayette's Fourth of July celebration

        Chloe Franklin
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        Scripps News Life

        How to get keeper photos of July 4th fireworks, using just your smartphone

        Scripps News Group
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        St. Landry Parish

        Eunice High football team prioritizes hydration and heat safety during summer

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        America 250

        America 250 v. Freedom 250: What's the difference?

        Jay Gray
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        National News

        Chris Brown must pay $13 million to housekeeper who was attacked by his dog

        Scripps News Group
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        Lafayette Parish

        DOTD signs major milestone for I-49 Lafayette Connector

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        Covering Louisiana

        Attorney General indicted

        High water halts boat traffic on Bayou Vermilion

        St. Landry Parish

        Emergency insurance rule issued for Tropical Storm Arthur

        America 250

        National News

        Former US Olympian charged with felony over Reflecting Pool incident

        Scripps News Group
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        Sexual assault nonprofit in New Mexico providing space for Epstein survivors

        Alexandra Miller
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        Lafayette Parish

        Former prison guard sentenced to prison

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        St. Landry Parish

        Eunice Sonic armed robbery suspect identified as SLPSO jail escapee

        KATC News
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        National News

        16 children rescued from Ohio home were 'almost feral,' authorities say

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Sports

        Alex Ovechkin delays retirement, signs one-year deal with Capitals

        Justin Boggs
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        Scripps News Life

        Recall of potato chips upgraded to FDA's highest level due to salmonella risk

        Kelly Broderick
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