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      • Vermilion Parish
        The worst kept secret in Louisiana: SpaceX announcement finally happened
        Weather
        Spotty showers and more moderate temperatures signal end to latest heat wave
        Daniel Phillips
        UL Sports
        Louisiana Softball Head Coach Alyson Habetz announces cancer diagnosis

        In Your Parish

         
        • LCG announces reopening Comeaux Recreation Center

          KATC News

        • UL Lafayette Poised for SpaceX Acadiana Move

          KATC News

        • Festivals looking for volunteers

        • Louisiana Athletics announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class

          Ragin' Cajuns Athletics

      • Dolly Parton

        National News

        Dolly Parton, legendary country musician, dead at age 80

        Justin Boggs
        Jeffries, Kushner

        Jeffries defends himself following criticism for meeting with Jared Kushner

        Kaanita Iyer
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        National News

        Canadian children's media company WildBrain purchases generative AI startup

        Kelly Broderick
      • National News

        • Election 2026 South Carolina Senate

          South Carolina Republicans choose between Trump ally and conservative firebrand

          AP via Scripps News Group
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          Poll: Americans want stronger rules for AI in schools

          Jacob Gardenswartz
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          Passion vs. paycheck: AI and student debt push students to rethink their majors

          Emily Hanford-Ostmann

        Scripps News
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        Iberia Parish

        Inaugural Harvest on the Teche set for Sept. 12

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: Pinhook reopens following

        Vermilion Parish

        Vermilion Parish welcomes students back for first day of school

        Chloe Franklin
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        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: Crash victim identified

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        Lafayette Parish

        First cohort of LPNs completing RN work graduates

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        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: Exit ramp re-opened after crash

        KATC News
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        St. Landry Parish

        Four-year-old dies in shooting; one person arrested

        KATC Digital Team
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        Lafayette Parish

        Family escapes house fire without injury

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Hot, humid conditions send the heat index soaring

        Daniel Phillips
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        Sports

        Sam Leavitt settling in as LSU’s new starting quarterback

        Anthony Council
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        St. Landry Parish

        Leonville Elementary first day of school delayed

        KATC News
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        St. Landry Parish

        Opelousas tradition takes center stage on I-49 billboard

        Paris Flannigan
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        Weather

        Newly formed tropical system in the Atlantic; Hot temps remain for Acadiana

        Breyanna Lewis

        Vermilion Parish

        Former skating rink catches fire in Abbeville

        Chloe Franklin
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        St. Landry Parish

        La Table Française Opelousas conversation group set for August 26

        KATC News
      • UL

        Lafayette Parish

        Luc Godin returns to lead Louisiana Men's Tennis program

        KATC News
        Road Closure

        Lafayette Parish

        Intersection of Acadian Hills Lane and N. Antoine reopens

        KATC News
        Lafayette Police

        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette Police Headquarters temporary closure for maintenance

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        Lafayette Parish

        The Current opens nominations for 2026 Undercurrent Awards

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        St. Landry Parish

        OPD investigating fatal dog attack; dog owner arrested

        Katie Navarro
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        Weather

        Blazing heat and dry condtions on tap for next several days

        Daniel Phillips
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        UL Sports

        Cajun linebackers looks to build depth with Kailep Edwards out

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

        Lafayette Parish

        10 years later: Acadiana residents recall 2016 flood

        Chloe Franklin

        Lafayette Parish

        Youngsville works to strengthen drainage 10 years after Great Flood of 2016

        Kayla Quintero
      • Vermilion Parish

        Kaplan City Court closed until noon on Wednesday due to power outage

        KATC News
        Louisiana State Police

        Lafayette Parish

        Texas woman killed in three-vehicle crash in Scott

        KATC News
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        St. Landry Parish

        UPDATE: Former police chief withdraws from race

        Angie Simoneaux
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        Weather

        Heat builds in for the remainder of the week

        Daniel Phillips
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        UL Sports

        Cajuns Host Vermilion and White Scrimmage Saturday Inside E.K. Long

        Ragin' Cajuns Athletics
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        High School Sports

        Westgate receiver Jackilon Roberson signs NIL deal with KOK

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        In Your Parish

        Hunters For The Hungry La. to Host 2026 Clean Out Your Freezer Day on Aug. 23

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Road and parking garage closure: S. Buchanan St. shuttle service provided

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        Acadiana Elections

        Working on a campaign? Check the sign rules!

      • Election

        Acadiana Elections

        Qualifying wrapped up Friday for the November election: What's on your ballot?

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        UL Sports

        UL looks to turn 2025 injuries into 2026 offensive line depth

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        High School Sports

        Northside looks to build under new coach Brandon Green

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        St. Landry Parish

        Two Opelousas barbershops offer free haircuts to students ahead of school year

        Paris Flannigan
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        St. Landry Parish

        Free hairstyles, haircuts help Opelousas children head back to school

        Paris Flannigan
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        UL Sports

        UL baseball moving ML "Tigue" Moore Field outfield wall

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
      • Lafayette Parish

        LCG announces Commuter Connections project for Lafayette Parish

        Chloe Franklin
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        Weather

        Showers ending overnight as high heat moves back in this week

        Daniel Phillips
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        Lafayette Parish

        Acadiana Card Show to bring collectors from across La.

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