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        Powerball players eye $1.5 billion prize, fifth-largest in game’s record books
        Justin Boggs
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        KATC's 68 Ventures Bowl Coverage
        In Your Parish
        LIST: Acadiana Holiday Events 2025

        In Your Parish

         
        • Power restored in City of Rayne; lineman airlifted to hospital

          KATC News

        • Iberia Parish Rabies & Control launches 'A Home for the Holidays'

          KATC News

        • Terror suspect detained pending trial

        • A warm gesture: Lafayette woman gives free coats to those in need

          Christina Mondragon

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        Scripps News Investigates

        Exclusive: Father detained by ICE outside FIFA soccer game speaks out

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        Weather

        Latest drought monitor is out; Little to no rain expected through the holidays

        Breyanna Lewis
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        National News

        Largest wildlife overpass in North America opens in Colorado

        Scripps News Group
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        • Brown University Shooting

          Person of interest identified as police probe Brown shooting, MIT killing

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          House members leave DC for the year without a deal to extend ACA subsidies

          Nathaniel Reed
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          President Trump reclassifies marijuana, making it easier for medical use

          Justin Boggs

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        Lafayette Parish

        LPSS names 2025-26 Teachers of the Year

        KATC News
        Rayne Police

        Acadia Parish

        Woman shot in Rayne

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        Lafayette Parish

        SLEMCO ranked near the top in JD Power study

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        Covering Louisiana

        UPDATE: OMV back up and running; still no word on what happened

        Lafayette Police

        Lafayette Parish

        LPD: Third suspect arrested in Himbola Manor slaying

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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: December 18, 2025

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        Weather

        Quiet weather returns as we head to the weekend

        Daniel Phillips
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        UL Sports

        Delaware holds off Louisiana 20-13 for 68 Ventures Bowl win

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        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette Parish schools host holiday performances this season

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        Lafayette Parish

        Holiday toy safety guidelines to protect children

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        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette Consolidated Government hosted a public meeting with updates

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        St. Landry Parish

        Shooting on West Vine Street in Opelousas injures one person, condition unknown

        Iberia parish school board to review 2018-19 budget

        Iberia Parish

        UPDATE: Westgate High School will reopen December 19

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        Evangeline Parish

        Mamou considers changes to Mardi Gras street bands after deadly shooting

        Paris Flannigan
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        Iberia Parish

        Port of Iberia breaks ground on Millennium Expansion 3

        Dwaun Johnson

        Lafayette Parish

        Powerball players dream big as jackpot hits $1.25 billion

        Kayla Quintero
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        St. Martin Parish

        St. Martinville Councilwoman addresses utility billing delays and meter issues

        Joshua Moton
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        Lafayette Parish

        Holiday mental health calls rise, LPSO says crisis team helps

        Christina Mondragon
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        Weather

        Warmer weather plus a few showers expected tomorrow

        Breyanna Lewis
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        Lafayette Parish

        UL President search process outlined on website

        KATC Digital Team
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        Lafayette Parish

        Terror suspect appointed an attorney, initial appearance held

        LPCC

        Lafayette Parish

        Inmate starts fire in Lafayette Parish Correctional Center

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        LCG Holiday schedule released

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        St. Landry Parish

        Acadiana's Holiday Favorites: Ooey Gooey Cake

        Taylor Toole
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        St. Landry Parish

        UPDATE: Man wanted in baby's death arrested

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        Lafayette Parish

        LPSS strengthens anti-vaping efforts at middle and high schools

        KATC News
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        Iberia Parish

        First cohort of Aviation Sheet Metal Technician students graduate

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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: December 17, 2025

        KATC News
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        UL Sports

        Desormeaux’s passion fuels UL ahead of 68 Ventures Bowl

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Weather

        Dreary day on the way before

        Daniel Phillips
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        Vermilion Parish

        St. James Academy volunteers help vulnerable households

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        Lafayette Parish

        Creole Table brings neighbors together for music and food for the holidays

      • Vermilion Parish

        Abbeville fire captain resigns after 22 years

        Anna Fischer
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        St. Landry Parish

        Port Barre high students soar in hands-on drone program

        Paris Flannigan
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        St. Landry Parish

        Man wanted, person in critical condition

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        Vermilion Parish

        Kansas Students Spend Service Trip Helping Families Across Acadiana

        Dwaun Johnson
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        St. Martin Parish

        Local Navy veteran launches pilot home project to support fellow veterans

        Joshua Moton
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        Weather

        Milder temperatures; few showers Wednesday

        Rob Perillo
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        UL Sports

        Desormeaux: Bowl games matter as UL celebrates eighth straight berth

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        Iberia Parish

        New Iberia’s Advent Calendar tradition

        Jobie Lagrange
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        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette native serves with Navy expeditionary force in Virginia

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