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      • Covering Louisiana
        Man accused of planning mass shooting at New Orleans festival
        Weather
        Pop up showers possible, but forecast looks drier for the weekend
        Daniel Phillips
        Festival International
        Festival International de Louisiane music lineup
        KATC News

        In Your Parish

         
        • Parish president defends rehab program after death of inmate

          Anna Fischer

        • Police increase downtown security for 40th Festival International

          KATC News

        • List: Festival International de Louisiane food vendors

          KATC News

        • St. Bernard Fire Chief tapped to lead Lafayette department

          Kayla Quintero

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        Iran War

        US seizes Iran-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean raid

        Scripps News Group
        Trump Marijuana Reclassification

        Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Congress Homeland Security

        Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen DHS

      • National News

        • Marimar Martinez

          US citizens detail claims of abuse by federal immigration officers 

          Patrick Terpstra
        • Trump White House

          US optimistic of Iran peace deal despite rising tensions in Strait of Hormuz

          Scripps News Group
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          NASA’s new Roman Telescope is faster, bigger, and launching soon

          Scripps News Group

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        Lafayette Parish

        Planned flare at gas company should wrap up today

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        St. Landry Parish

        Attorney for arrested Opelousas officer issues statement

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        Lafayette Parish

        LPSB meets in special session tonight

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        Covering Louisiana

        Bill would shift special ed proof burden from parents to school system

        By Izzy Wollfarth LSU Manship School News Service
        Louisiana State Capitol

        Covering Louisiana

        Lege eyes study of TOPS, possible repayments

        By Sheridan White LSU Manship School News Service
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        Iberia Parish

        "Mom Calling" contest new for Spanish Festival

        Taylor Toole
      • PAULS VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

        National News

        Principal shot after tackling armed man

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        St. Landry Parish

        UPDATE: Missing teen found safe after mom turns herself in

        Running water

        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: April 15, 2026

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Front looks set to move through the region over the weekend

        Daniel Phillips
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        St. Landry Parish

        Grand Coteau officials question LACE program funding, contract status

        Paris Flannigan
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        Lafayette Parish

        Unattended candle causes Lafayette apartment fire, displacing nine

        KATC News
      • Resident describes string of violence after Crowley apartment shooting

        Acadia Parish

        Resident describes string of violence after Crowley apartment shooting

        Anna Fischer
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        UL Sports

        Madyson Manning faces former team LSU in full-circle moment

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        UL Sports

        No. 17 LSU blanks Louisiana behind Heavener’s perfect outing

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
      • Lafayette Parish

        Over 75 issues found in Lafayette Parish School System audit

        Kayla Quintero
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        St. Martin Parish

        Louisiana Swamp Base expands education efforts in the Atchafalaya Basin

        Joshua Moton
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        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette Parish School Board may rescind Comeaux High closure vote

      • New Iberia Police

        Iberia Parish

        Police said a child died after being found unresponsive in a hotel pool.

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        Acadia Parish

        Young science enthusiast competes for 'America's Favorite Student'

        Katie Navarro

        Evangeline Parish

        Wildlife agents cite 3 people for shooting whooping cranes

        Chloe Franklin
      • Kenneth Boudreaux

        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette council chair clarifies status of homelessness ordinance

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        Weather

        Weekend front; unsettled & wetter long range

        LCG

        Lafayette Parish

        Council Chair: No ordinance on homelessness under consideration

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        Vermilion Parish

        Buckle up in the truck!

        Louisiana State Police

        Covering Louisiana

        UPDATE: Silver Alert canceled for Donaldsonville man

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        UL Sports

        Louisiana Set for SBC Quarterfinal Clash with South Alabama

        Ragin' Cajuns Athletics
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        Covering Louisiana

        Migrating birds: How you can help

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        St. Landry Parish

        City truck broadsides school bus

        St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office

        St. Martin Parish

        Two arrested in phishing scam that netted more than $575,000

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        St. Landry Parish

        Police say Mariah Tieuel has been located and is in DCFS care.

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        Iberia Parish

        CANCELED: Hats & Spats, Croquet event in New Iberia

        Taylor Toole
        LPSS

        Lafayette Parish

        Current: LPSS audit reports 77 findings

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        Lafayette Parish

        LCG launches online reservations

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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: April 14, 2026

        KATC News
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        Acadia Parish

        Three wounded in Saturday shooting

      • Handcuffs

        St. Martin Parish

        Ex-teacher arrested for indecent behavior with former student

        Taylor Toole
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        Weather

        Dry, gusty weather persists this afternoon

        Daniel Phillips
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        High School Sports

        How the Notre Dame Pioneers softball team fuels Crowley pride

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
      • Lafayette Parish

        Judge temporarily blocks closure of Comeaux High School

        Kayla Quintero
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        Lafayette Parish

        Louisiana 811 reminds residents to call before digging this spring

        KATC News

        Lafayette Parish

        Safe gun storage bill struck down in Louisiana Senate

        Chloe Franklin
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