Chalmette Ferry closed after hitting barge
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Chalmette Ferry has been taken out of service after it collided with a barge, causing minor damage to both vessels. WWL-TV reports the accident happened around 10 a.m. Friday....
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13 schools eligible for return to Orleans system
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Thirteen public schools in New Orleans that were taken over by the state because of poor performance have improved so much that they are eligible to go back to governance by the...
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In veteran-heavy states, military issues magnified
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - The far-flung swing states that have the most sway in the presidential election have something else in common - a large share of military veterans who are getting special attention...
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Energy-efficient house designed by UL students
The NEXThouse, an energy-efficient house designed by University of Louisiana at Lafayette architecture students, will be open for tours Friday, Oct. 26.The NEXThouse is located at 319 Jackson St.The...
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East Coast braces for monster storm
WASHINGTON (AP) -- When Hurricane Sandy becomes a hybrid weather monster some call "Frankenstorm" it will smack the East Coast harder and wider than last year's damaging Irene, forecasters said...
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Cold Temps on the Way!
A strong Canadian cold front moving south and east across Acadiana this afternoon. Seeing a few showers on the radar yet hit or miss as most activity is well north of the area. Dome of high pressure...
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SLSO teaches Halloween Safety
On Friday, October 26, 2012, Captain Megan Vizena with the St. Landry Sheriff's Office and St. Landry Crime Stoppers Office Manager Sheryl Badeaux visited several schools and daycares around St....
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SMSO warning residents of a scam
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's office is warning residents about a scam. The sheriff's office is being initiated with calls from residents claiming they have received a call from someone claiming to be...
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OPD warning citizens of a scam
OPD has received several calls from citizens who have been contacted by individuals informing them that they are winners of large sums of money and a new car.In order to receive this money they are to...
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St. Landry Parish Residents React to the Indictments of Two School Board Members
St. Landry Parish is abuzz with news of two school board members indicted on bribery charges. The indictment charges Quincy Richard and John Miller each with one count of conspiracy to commit bribery...
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Political Commercial Controversy
It's less than two weeks away from election day but there's a heated controversy here in Lafayette. It's all over a political commercial in the race for U.S Congressman. Here at KATC we are caught in...
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Part One: Rare Inside Look at Trooper Training
Everyday officers put their lives on the line protecting our community. KATC's Chris Welty was given a rare inside look at how state police train at their facility in Zachary."Nothing can prepare a...
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3 Candidates Up for Vacant St. Landry Parish School Board Seat
The seat left vacant by former St. Landry Parish School Board member Scott Richard, is up for grabs on November 6th. The three vying for the job are Armand Castille, Jarvis Claiborne and Randy Wagley....
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IceGators Topple Havoc in Season Opener 4-1
Louisiana IceGators head coach Kevin Kaminski often tells his players to play "five o'clock hockey," which is his way of instructing them to shoot when there is traffic in front of the net. The...
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Rivers Hurt in 96-89 Hornets Win Over Heat
LeBron James twisted his right ankle, got kicked in the face and missed two dunks. Austin Rivers sprained his right ankle for the second time in four days, falling backward in highly awkward fashion....
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NFL Files Motion to Have Tagliabue Hear Saints Appeals
NFL lawyers filed a motion in U.S. District Court in New Orleans on Friday, arguing that former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue should be allowed to hear appeals on the Saints' bounties case next...
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Saints LB Vilma Wants to Play More vs. Denver
New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma hopes to play a bigger role on the Saints' defense in his second game of the season. Playing for the first time while appealing his season-long suspension for his...
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Mens College Baskeball AP Preseason Top 25
The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' preseason college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, 2011-12 final records, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote...
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UL Cross Country Set for SBC Championships
The Ragin' Cajuns men's and women's cross country teams made the journey here on Thursday to compete in the 2012 Sun Belt Conference Cross Country Championships that take place on Saturday, Oct. 27, a...
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Cajuns Volleyball Starts 2nd West Swing at Home
The Ragin' Cajuns volleyball team starts a key four-match stretch against Sun Belt West division foes this weekend hosting UL-Monroe on Saturday and North Texas on Sunday. Both matches start at 1 p.m....
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