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      • Lafayette Parish
        Community responds after Ascension Episcopal students are hurt in shooting
        KATC News
        Weather
        Festival Weekend: Warm, quiet weather expected through Festival
        Daniel Phillips
        Festival International
        Know before you go: Festival International 2026
        Taylor Toole

        In Your Parish

         
        • Tourists flock to Lafayette for Festival International; businesses see influx

          Chloe Franklin

        • Breaux Bridge shooting under investigation after one death, two injuries

          Joshua Moton

        • Kaplan mother raises concerns after children not dropped off from school bus

          Paris Flannigan

        • Mall of Louisiana closed as school community mourns and reacts

          Paris Flannigan

      • Trump Cartels Military Glance

        Iran War

        US not counting on Europe in Iran war, third aircraft carrier arrives in region

        Justin Boggs
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        News

        Étouffée Festival returns to Arnaudville April 23-25

        Taylor Toole
        Mall of Louisiana

        Lafayette Parish

        Mayor-President Boulet speaks out on Baton Rouge mall shooting

        Taylor Toole
      • National News

        • APTOPIX US Severe Weather

          Powerful tornado devastates Enid, Oklahoma; homes reduced to rubble

          AP via Scripps News Group
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          Traffic ticket ripple effect: How one citation can cost you $1,500

          John Matarese
        • NFL Draft Football

          Raiders select Fernando Mendoza with No. 1 pick in NFL draft

          Scripps News Group

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      • Mall of Louisiana

        Homepage

        Livingston Parish deputies detain man with gun and drugs amid investigation

        Festival International schedule posted

        Lafayette Parish

        Moussa Sadou reflects on journey from volunteer to Festival president

        Kayla Quintero
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        Lafayette Parish

        Day two of Festival International kicked off with opening ceremonies

        KATC News
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        UL Sports

        Cajuns’ Season Ends Against Marshall in SBC Second Round

        Ragin' Cajuns Athletics
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        Covering Louisiana

        Second person faces gun charges in Shreveport mass slaying

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        UL Sports

        Marceaux returns home to boost Cajuns

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Weather

        Drought persists; Little rainfall expected through the rest of April

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Festival International

        Poor Boy’s Riverside Inn rolls out tradition at Festival International

        KATC News
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        High School Sports

        Why Kaine Guidry resigned as Rayne football coach

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Covering Louisiana

        Protecting students from being exploited by deepfakes is a legislative priority

        KATC News
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        Covering Louisiana

        Bill would require minors to have parental permission to download apps

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Big Towns Summit connects mid-size cities to solve shared problems

        Katie Navarro
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        Lafayette Parish

        Man arrested in 30-year-old Lafayette Parish cold case

        KATC News
        Baton Rouge Police

        Covering Louisiana

        Three Ascension Episcopal School seniors hurt in Baton Rouge mall shooting

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        Covering Louisiana

        Should La. place a lifetime term limit on governors? A close House vote says no

        KATC News
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        UL Sports

        Cajuns Host SBC-Leading Marshall in Final Home Series

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        St. Martin Parish

        One dead, two wounded in Breaux Bridge shooting

      • Church Point Police

        Acadia Parish

        Church Point man booked in multiple shootings

        St. Landry Parish Sheriff

        St. Landry Parish

        Carencro man accused of child sex abuse at treatment center

        Acosta Foundation Bass Fishing Tournament

        Evangeline Parish

        Acosta Foundation Bass Fishing Tournament returns for fourth year

        Taylor Toole
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        Covering Louisiana

        LSP: No known threats to any festival after arrest

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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: April 23, 2026

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Pop up showers possible, but forecast looks drier for the weekend

        Daniel Phillips
      • St. Landry Parish

        Parish president defends rehab program after death of inmate

        Anna Fischer
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        Lafayette Parish

        Local innovators are making connections at Innovate South

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Huge crowds gather for Festival International's opening day

        Katie Navarro
      • Measles

        Covering Louisiana

        Measles case confirmed in Louisiana

        KATC News
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        UL Sports

        Brasch emerges as lockdown closer for Louisiana

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Iberia Parish

        New Iberia house fire under investigation after man found unresponsive

        Joshua Moton
      • Iberia Parish

        E-Crane expands operations to the Port of Iberia

        Chloe Franklin
        Lafayette Parish Courthouse

        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: School system files writ application

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        Weather

        Festival begins today; Off and on showers continue through the week

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Festival International

        Festival International de Louisiane music lineup

        KATC News
        Football

        High School Sports

        Crowley names Joel Sinclair head football coach

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Lafayette Parish

        St. Bernard Fire Chief tapped to lead Lafayette department

        Kayla Quintero
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        Festival International

        List: Festival International de Louisiane food vendors

        KATC News
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        Covering Louisiana

        House bill would grant civil immunity to security guards for "justified force"

        By Izzy Wollfarth LSU Manship School News Service
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        Covering Louisiana

        State Senate approves stricter agent oversight in NIL deals

        By Gracie Thomas LSU Manship School News Service
      • Tools for Schools

        Eunice High building on performance with Tools for Schools

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: Coalition head declines meet with superintendent

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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: April 22, 2026

        KATC News
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