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        Weather

        Near record warmth as we head into Christmas week

        Jobie Lagrange
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        St. Mary Parish

        Pet food donations stolen from Morgan City petting zoo after break-in

        Paris Flannigan
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        Covering Louisiana

        Trump names Jeff Landry special envoy to Greenland, reports say

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        Weather

        Winter Solstice and the Grinch who stole the coldness: more rain/fog tomorrow

        Jobie Lagrange

        Lafayette Parish

        Santa, Grinch ride through Scott on fire truck spreading holiday cheer

        Anna Fischer
        Trump

        National News

        Coast Guard is pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        St. Landry Parish

        Victim in Market and Church Street shooting dies from injuries

        KATC News
        Naturalization

        Applicants from 'high-risk' nations blocked from US citizenship ceremony

        Scripps News Group
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        National News

        DOJ denies scrubbing Trump from Epstein docs, says all files will be released

        Gage Jackson
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        National News

        Russia says talks on US peace plan for Ukraine 'are proceeding constructively'

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        World News

        Israeli Cabinet approves 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank

        AP via Scripps News Group

        Vermilion Parish

        Abbeville church, youth group host 2nd Annual Christmas Extravaganza

        Anna Fischer

        Lafayette Parish

        Nonprofit gives away 250 Christmas hams to veterans in Carencro

        Anna Fischer
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        Weather

        Scattered showers expected tomorrow; Unseasonably temperatures continue

        Breyanna Lewis
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        St. Landry Parish

        Basile man dies from injuries in St. Landry Parish crash

        KATC News
        Trump Epstein

        At least 16 Epstein files removed from DOJ site, including image of Trump

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National News

        US forces stop a second vessel off the coast of Venezuela

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Jake Paul says his jaw is broken in two spots after KO loss to Anthony Joshua

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        Scripps News Investigates

        Immigrant dies one day after arriving at ICE detention center

        Patrick Terpstra
      • Russia Ukraine War

        Russian strike on Odesa kills 8 as US hosts a Kremlin envoy for peace talks

        Trump Antifa

        Congressmen behind Epstein files law draft articles of impeachment for AG Bondi

        Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Brown University attack suspect died 2 days before his body was found

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        St. Landry Parish

        The suspect connected to the Washington St. shooting turned himself in

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        White House announces more deals to bring down prescription drug prices

        Haley Bull
        Congress Epstein

        Epstein files released with major redactions spark congressional anger

        Joe St. George
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        Attorney of Epstein victim speaks out after DOJ files released

        Scripps News Group
        Trump Epstein

        Minimal mention of Trump in Justice Department’s initial Epstein file release

        Scripps News Group

        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette shoppers find special, last-minute gifts at local boutique

        Kayla Quintero
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        National News

        Hegseth announces operation to 'eliminate' Islamic State fighters in Syria

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Weather

        Warm weekend ahead; Spotty showers return

        Breyanna Lewis
        Salvation Army Angel Tree brings Christmas joy to over 500 children

        Lafayette Parish

        Angel Tree distribution event brings joy to Acadiana families

        Christina Mondragon
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        US Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming says she won't seek re-election

        Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Limited Epstein files release includes redactions, images of notable figures

        Scripps News Group
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        Sports

        WNBA players union authorizes negotiators to call a strike if needed

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Acadia Parish

        UPDATE: Lineman injured in Rayne is conscious

        KATC News
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        National News

        NTSB begins investigating crash that killed former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle

        Scripps News Group
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        Lafayette Parish

        UL Lafayette confers nearly 1,100 degrees during Fall 2025 Commencement

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        Trump claims over $1 billion in immigration 'gold cards' have been sold

        Scripps News Group
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        Lawsuits claim major banks enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking finances

        Maura Barrett
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        Epstein timeline: From arrest and death to push for public release of DOJ files

        Alexandra Miller
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        Erika Kirk backs Vice President JD Vance's potential 2028 presidential bid

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Ragin Cajuns Women

        UL Sports

        Louisiana Closes Out SBC Opening Week at Southern Miss  

        Ragin' Cajuns Athletics
        Brown University Shooting

        National News

        How an anonymous tipster on Reddit cracked the Brown University shooting case

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Why Instacart is expected to send $60 million in refunds to customers

        Scripps News Group
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        Bake a classic holiday gingerbread cookie with this easy, healthier recipe

        Jessica DeLuise
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        Covering Louisiana

        UPDATE: One lane of I-49 north will be closed for repair

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        St. Landry Parish

        OPD make arrests in two shootings; investigating a third

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        DHS pauses visa program tied to Brown University shooter

        Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Private university terminates all its staff, says it can't pay them

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        In annual news conference, Putin says military goals will be achieved in Ukraine

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Don't Waste Your Money

        Are dollar stores worthwhile without $1 prices anymore?

        John Matarese
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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: December 18, 2025

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Beautiful, cool weather across Acadiana wraps up the work week

        Daniel Phillips
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        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: One seriously injured in major crash; thruway now open

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Local partner steps up for Second Harvest

        Dwaun Johnson
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        Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping immigrant evade federal agents

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Trump Marijuana

        Trump announces 'Patriot Games' for high school athletes, to run in 2026

        Scripps News Group
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        UL Sports

        Cajuns turn to youth after fourth straight bowl loss

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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