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      • Powerball Jackpot

        National News

        Powerball’s $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Don't Waste Your Money

        Last-minute Christmas shopping? Where to find gifts when many stores are closed

        John Matarese
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        Scripps News Life

        Santa is on the move. Track where he is right now

        Scripps News Group
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        Weather

        Foggy start; Warm and muggy weather continue through Christmas Day

        Breyanna Lewis
        LCG

        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: December 24, 2025

        KATC News
        Nursing Home Explosion

        National News

        Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2, governor says

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Tennessee professor fights firing over controversial Charlie Kirk comment

        Scripps News Group
        A firefighting hose sprays soy-based firefighting foam

        National News

        Soy-based firefighting foam offers PFAS-free option, and new markets for farmers

        Maura Barrett
        Payment Method

        Scripps News Life

        Why your payment method matters when shopping online or in-store

        Scripps News Group
      • Military Fertility Lawsuits

        Dept. of Veterans Affairs implements ‘immediate’ abortion ban for veterans

        Jacob Gardenswartz
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        Weather

        Foggy mornings/warm afternoons; sharp cold front arrives late Sunday

        Rob Perillo
        Homeland Security call-in letter Christmas

        Afghan migrants ordered to report to ICE on Christmas, New Year's Day

        Kadia Tubman
      • Commercial Driver’s Licenses-Immigrants

        National News

        Trump admin threatens $24M funding cut to Colorado over CDL license violations

        Scripps News Group
        National Guard Cities Broadview

        Supreme Court blocks Trump's bid to deploy National Guard in Illinois

        Scripps News Group
        US Girls Stabbing Plot

        National News

        Slender Man attacker sent back to mental health clinic after group home escape

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Brown University Shooting

        National News

        Brown University police chief placed on leave after fatal shooting

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Trump Deportations

        Controversial '60 Minutes' segment on Trump immigration policy leaks online

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Trump

        Trump announces plans for new Trump-class Navy 'battleship' and 'Golden Fleet'

        Scripps News Group
      • Supplement Sales

        Supplement sales soar in the US, but experts warn of safety gaps in oversight

        Holly Firfer
        APTOPIX Arizona Turning Point Conference

        Entertainment

        Russell Brand facing new charges of rape and sexual assault

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Santa visits NICU

        Lafayette Parish

        PICTURES: Santa visits NICU

      • New Iberia Police Department begins patrols

        Iberia Parish

        UPDATE: Victim in shooting identified

        Holiday Recycling

        Scripps News Life

        From bows to boxes: Your guide to holiday recycling do’s and don’ts

        Scripps News Group
        APTOPIX Extreme Weather California

        National News

        Flash flooding in California leads to soaked roads, water rescues and 1 death

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Former Senator-Cancer

        Former Sen. Ben Sasse reveals terminal pancreatic cancer diagnosis

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Barnes and Noble store

        National News

        Barnes & Noble plans to open 60 new stores in 2026 after strong sales growth

        Scripps News Group
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        Flu cases are rising. What’s driving the surge and how to protect yourself

        Scripps News Group
      • Simply Sprinkled Sugar Cookies

        Lafayette Parish

        Acadiana's Holiday Favorites: "Simply Sprinkled" Sugar Cookies

        Taylor Toole
        Texas Plane Crash

        National News

        6 killed after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in Texas

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Trump and Mar-a-Lago mentioned in latest Epstein files release

        Scripps News Group
      • Powerball Jackpot

        National News

        Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another night with no big winner

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        St. Landry Parish

        Seniors celebrate Christmas at annual holiday party in St. Landry Parish

        Paris Flannigan
        Photo Courtesy: Leah Landers

        Lafayette Parish

        Acadiana families still have time to tour standout Christmas light displays

        Anna Fischer
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        Vermilion Parish

        Free Christmas meal unites Vermilion Parish community

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        US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Immigration Tech Visas

        Tech firms warn employees against international travel as visa delays mount

        Kadia Tubman
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        News

        Holiday scammers target seniors with fake online stores as Christmas nears

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Local nonprofit organization gives free Christmas meals

        KATC News
        Inside US Special Forces Pacific training

        Inside US Special Forces Pacific training

        Jason Bellini
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        Lafayette Parish

        Scott plans community food pantry near City Hall

        Christina Mondragon
        Vince Zampella

        National News

        Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind 'Call of Duty,' dies at 55

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Scripps News Life

        Slimmer odds and costlier tickets drive the lottery's sky-high jackpot

        Simon Kaufman
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        Weather

        Spring-like temperatures with AM fog through Christmas; front on the horizon

        Rob Perillo
        Ground Beef is on display in a market

        Scripps News Life

        Beef prices stuck at record highs headed into Christmas

        Scripps News Group
        World Cup 2026 Venues Soccer

        Sports

        Kansas City Chiefs building new home stadium in Kansas after decades in Missouri

        Scripps News Group
      • Abbeville gets grant for water system

        Vermilion Parish

        Abbeville receives $5.9 million to improve local drinking water

        Jim Beam Shutdown

        National News

        Cloudy future for bourbon has Jim Beam closing Kentucky distillery for a year

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Bill Clinton wants other mentions of him from the Epstein files to be released

        Scripps News Group
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        UL Sports

        Leading Cajuns RB duo of Perry & Davis to enter transfer portal

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
        LCG

        Lafayette Parish

        LCG awarded Keep Louisiana Beautiful grant for trash receptacles at Brown Park

        Barry Manilow

        Entertainment

        Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis, is forced to cancel some concerts

        Scripps News Group
      • Congress Epstein

        National News

        Epstein survivors demand accountability from DOJ, Congress over release of files

        Lori Jane Gliha
        United States Venezuela

        National News

        Coast Guard going after a third sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

        Jacob Gardenswartz
        Walmart decorated for Christmas.

        Scripps News Life

        What stores are open or closed for Christmas 2025?

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Special Session-Louisiana

        Trump's appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with Denmark

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Britain Obit Chris Rea

        National News

        Singer-songwriter Chris Rea, known for 'Driving Home for Christmas,' dies at 74

        AP via Scripps News Group
        CBP One App

        Trump admin ups offer to $3,000 for undocumented migrants who self-deport

        Scripps News Group
      • Instacart Pricing

        National News

        Instacart ends program where users could see different prices for same items

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Trump Chief of Staff

        National News

        Epstein file release sparks Capitol Hill outrage, contempt threat against Bondi

        Joe St. George
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        Don't Waste Your Money

        Want to avoid post-holiday return headaches? Follow these steps

        John Matarese
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