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        Don't Waste Your Money

        Gift card not working? You might be a victim of ‘gift card draining’

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        Weather

        Quiet, cool weather wraps up 2025

        Daniel Phillips
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        High School Sports

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        Acadia Tourism nominates Rayne for America's Favorite Small Town

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        Iberia Parish

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

        Katie Navarro
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        Motorcyclist killed in NW Evangeline Thruway crash

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        Weather

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        LFD offers fireworks safety tips; reminds residents of law

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        National News

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        LPSO asking for public input for accreditation

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