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After enduring more than enough frustration during the season, UL guard Mikaylah Manley and the Ragin’ Cajuns were due for one of those nights.
UL women capture first Sun Belt victory of season with consistent effort
After enduring more than enough frustration during the season, UL guard Mikaylah Manley and the Ragin’ Cajuns were due for one of those nights.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM
After enduring more than enough frustration during the season, UL guard Mikaylah Manley and the Ragin’ Cajuns were due for one of those nights.
This Opelousas nonprofit is changing students' lives, and revitalizing a neighborhood.
Acadiana nonprofit expands services with new high school center, commercial space
This Opelousas nonprofit is changing students' lives, and revitalizing a neighborhood.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:30 AM
This Opelousas nonprofit is changing students' lives, and revitalizing a neighborhood.
Council members voted 3-2 to grant a conditional use permit for the property at 801 Foreman Drive during a Tuesday night meeting
Council approves Foreman Drive gas station despite objections from nearby residents
Council members voted 3-2 to grant a conditional use permit for the property at 801 Foreman Drive during a Tuesday night meeting
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January 22, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Council members voted 3-2 to grant a conditional use permit for the property at 801 Foreman Drive during a Tuesday night meeting
Founders Michael and Tracy Landry, who received national plaudits for placing underprivileged minority students in elite universities across the U.S. before allegations were uncovered, are now offering tutoring services in Georgia
Whatever happened to the T.M. Landry founders? New book shines light on fraud, abuse allegations
Founders Michael and Tracy Landry, who received national plaudits for placing underprivileged minority students in elite universities across the U.S. before allegations were uncovered, are now offering tutoring services in Georgia
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January 22, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Founders Michael and Tracy Landry, who received national plaudits for placing underprivileged minority students in elite universities across the U.S. before allegations were uncovered, are now offering tutoring services in Georgia
Former LPSS construction and maintenance director Robert Gautreaux has been indicted on 11 charges related to potential forged construction bid documents.
Former LPSS construction director indicted in connection with forged bids investigation
Former LPSS construction and maintenance director Robert Gautreaux has been indicted on 11 charges related to potential forged construction bid documents.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Former LPSS construction and maintenance director Robert Gautreaux has been indicted on 11 charges related to potential forged construction bid documents.
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a weather storm watch and cold weather advisory of Lafayette and southwest Louisiana ahead of a cold front.
Winter weather advisories issued for Lafayette as cold front forecast to keep area below freezing for 24 hours
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a weather storm watch and cold weather advisory of Lafayette and southwest Louisiana ahead of a cold front.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a weather storm watch and cold weather advisory of Lafayette and southwest Louisiana ahead of a cold front.
Lafayette residents expressed concern over the Sheriff's Office agreement with ICE and worries about community safety and potential racial profiling.
Lafayette residents take to city council to voice concern over sheriff’s agreement with ICE
Lafayette residents expressed concern over the Sheriff's Office agreement with ICE and worries about community safety and potential racial profiling.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Lafayette residents expressed concern over the Sheriff's Office agreement with ICE and worries about community safety and potential racial profiling.
Only two games separate the Southside High boys soccer team from the first district title in program history.
Southside inches closer to district soccer crown with win over Lafayette High
Only two games separate the Southside High boys soccer team from the first district title in program history.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Only two games separate the Southside High boys soccer team from the first district title in program history.
The UL Ragin’ Cajuns hope to carry the momentum from Saturday’s 59-56 road win over South Alabama into this week’s more extensive road trip.
Cajuns hope to build on momentum gained from Saturday's road victory
The UL Ragin’ Cajuns hope to carry the momentum from Saturday’s 59-56 road win over South Alabama into this week’s more extensive road trip.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The UL Ragin’ Cajuns hope to carry the momentum from Saturday’s 59-56 road win over South Alabama into this week’s more extensive road trip.
A discussion of the book, Miracle Children, about the T.M. Landry School in Breaux Bridge was held at Cavalier House Bookstore, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, written by New York Times
Photos: Miracle Children, T.M. Landry School book discussion at Cavalier House Bookstore
A discussion of the book, Miracle Children, about the T.M. Landry School in Breaux Bridge was held at Cavalier House Bookstore, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, written by New York Times
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January 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A discussion of the book, Miracle Children, about the T.M. Landry School in Breaux Bridge was held at Cavalier House Bookstore, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, written by New York Times
An AC-130 aircraft conducting touch-and-go operations over Lafayette caused concern among locals. Airport officials reassured, it was just routine training.
Why was a large military aircraft cirling over Lafayette Tuesday? Here’s what we know.
An AC-130 aircraft conducting touch-and-go operations over Lafayette caused concern among locals. Airport officials reassured, it was just routine training.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
An AC-130 aircraft conducting touch-and-go operations over Lafayette caused concern among locals. Airport officials reassured, it was just routine training.
The reboot adds interpersonal drama similar to shows such as Big Brother. Here's when to watch Opelousas-native Lance Richard compete.
Louisiana native pushes limits on Fox's 'Fear Factor' reboot for chance at $200,000
The reboot adds interpersonal drama similar to shows such as Big Brother. Here's when to watch Opelousas-native Lance Richard compete.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The reboot adds interpersonal drama similar to shows such as Big Brother. Here's when to watch Opelousas-native Lance Richard compete.
NUNU Arts & Culture Collective in Arnaudville is not just local art, it's also home to Café NUNU, offering mouthwatering international and local cuisines!
New Acadiana café offers global cuisine with Louisiana flair in this artist community
NUNU Arts & Culture Collective in Arnaudville is not just local art, it's also home to Café NUNU, offering mouthwatering international and local cuisines!
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January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
NUNU Arts & Culture Collective in Arnaudville is not just local art, it's also home to Café NUNU, offering mouthwatering international and local cuisines!
It's the only bar in Louisiana to be nominated in this category.
This Lafayette wine bar scores a prestigious 2026 James Beard Award nomination
It's the only bar in Louisiana to be nominated in this category.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
It's the only bar in Louisiana to be nominated in this category.
Darla Montgomery, who left KLFY in March after 33 years in the Lafayette television news market, will head up the program, News15 Midday with Darla.
Longtime KLFY anchor hired by KADN, to lead new midday news broadcast
Darla Montgomery, who left KLFY in March after 33 years in the Lafayette television news market, will head up the program, News15 Midday with Darla.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Darla Montgomery, who left KLFY in March after 33 years in the Lafayette television news market, will head up the program, News15 Midday with Darla.
Boys basketball
Area high school basketball and soccer scores, schedules, stats
Boys basketball
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January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Boys basketball
Northside's Alaya Harris and Jamaria Senegal combine to score 27 points as the Vikings cruise to 54-40 win over Carencro Tuesday.
Northside rolls to double-digit victory over Carencro in final district tune-up
Northside's Alaya Harris and Jamaria Senegal combine to score 27 points as the Vikings cruise to 54-40 win over Carencro Tuesday.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Northside's Alaya Harris and Jamaria Senegal combine to score 27 points as the Vikings cruise to 54-40 win over Carencro Tuesday.
In Avoyelles Parish's Big Bend community, past and present are connected by an old iron bridge.
This formerly rotting Big Bend bridge has been restored. For locals, it connects past and present.
In Avoyelles Parish's Big Bend community, past and present are connected by an old iron bridge.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
In Avoyelles Parish's Big Bend community, past and present are connected by an old iron bridge.
What was the Myra Clark Gaines case and is it true that it was the longest-running lawsuit in the history of the United States Supreme Court?
This Louisiana lawsuit lasted for 57 years. Meet the determined heiress, Myra Clark Gaines.
What was the Myra Clark Gaines case and is it true that it was the longest-running lawsuit in the history of the United States Supreme Court?
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January 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
What was the Myra Clark Gaines case and is it true that it was the longest-running lawsuit in the history of the United States Supreme Court?
Dan Gill answers your gardening questions and shares more tips here.
Meet the elderberry tree. It's definitely not a weed, and it can be useful: Dan Gill's advice
Dan Gill answers your gardening questions and shares more tips here.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Dan Gill answers your gardening questions and shares more tips here.
Between 7,000 and 8,000 people in the U.S. get bitten by venomous snakes each year, according to the CDC.
Louisiana has 7 venomous snakes. Here's how to identify them, what to do if you find them.
Between 7,000 and 8,000 people in the U.S. get bitten by venomous snakes each year, according to the CDC.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Between 7,000 and 8,000 people in the U.S. get bitten by venomous snakes each year, according to the CDC.
Viking Attachments will invest $160,000 to expand its domestic production of its VMW Series vibratory pile drivers at its Morgan City headquarters.
St. Mary Parish manufacturer to launch expansion, add 14 jobs
Viking Attachments will invest $160,000 to expand its domestic production of its VMW Series vibratory pile drivers at its Morgan City headquarters.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Viking Attachments will invest $160,000 to expand its domestic production of its VMW Series vibratory pile drivers at its Morgan City headquarters.
In the wake of a fatal pedestrian crash in Broussard, police are urging the public to come forth with any information pertinent to the investigation.
Police seek public’s help after fatal pedestrian crash on U.S. 90 in Broussard
In the wake of a fatal pedestrian crash in Broussard, police are urging the public to come forth with any information pertinent to the investigation.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:00 AM
In the wake of a fatal pedestrian crash in Broussard, police are urging the public to come forth with any information pertinent to the investigation.
The arrests were made Monday in connection with two separate investigations involving sexual battery, rape, and sexual intimacy with a juvenile.
Three people arrested in St. Landry Parish for sexual crimes
The arrests were made Monday in connection with two separate investigations involving sexual battery, rape, and sexual intimacy with a juvenile.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The arrests were made Monday in connection with two separate investigations involving sexual battery, rape, and sexual intimacy with a juvenile.
Sheriff Wright of Natchitoches Parish confirms the arrest of former deputy Javien R. Etienne. He's been charged with indecent behavior with a minor.
Youngsville man, former Natchitoches deputy, arrested on child sex charge
Sheriff Wright of Natchitoches Parish confirms the arrest of former deputy Javien R. Etienne. He's been charged with indecent behavior with a minor.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Sheriff Wright of Natchitoches Parish confirms the arrest of former deputy Javien R. Etienne. He's been charged with indecent behavior with a minor.