Victor Jorges
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Mourning mother urges NIPD to not give up on investigating her son's death
He was shot in July, and no arrests have been made. → Read More
Vigil held for man killed in Maurice
His name was Kevin James Chargois. → Read More
9-year-old girl shot in Lafayette back home from hospital, feeling well
Her name is A'Kaylen Beale. KATC spoke with her about how she's feeling a week after. → Read More
Parents of 9-year-old shot give update on her condition
Her name is A'Kaylen Beale. → Read More
Teche Center for the Arts hosts Gumbo Cooking Class
BREAUX BRIDGE, La. — The aroma of hearty gumbo being cooked and live music filled the Teche Center for the Arts in Breaux Bridge. The center’s executive manager, Jeanne McBride, says she’s glad everyone is back together after being apart due to the pandemic. “I think when you hear gumbo, you think south Louisiana,” she said. “You don’t eat gumbo all over the world. Mostly here in Louisiana. If… → Read More
Family of man found in burn pile remembers him, awaits answers
LAFAYETTE, La. — KATC is learning more about the man whose body was found in a burn pile in Lafayette Parish and the weeks leading up to his death. Linda Plaunty-Dupre, his sister, remembers him as a kind man, with a troubled life. “He wasn’t all good,” she said. “I’m not going to lie about that. We all know Wayne had his issues. He had drug addiction. He went back into using meth. We all knew… → Read More
Aztec traditions vibrant in Acadiana through dance
Danza Azteca Lafayette honors Our Lady of Guadalupe through ancient dances. → Read More
Most Louisiana homeowners can expect an increase in flood insurance
More than 70% will see a monthly increase of up to $10. → Read More
Test run your generator, just in case
YOUNGSVILLE, La. — As tropical storm Ida moves through the Caribbean, make sure your generator is working. Generators are one of those things that become out of sight, out of mind; but, as tropical weather heads our way, take the time to make sure it’ll run when you need it. Mechanics have their hands busy with generators ahead of this weekend. Your generator not starting is the last thing you… → Read More
Local comedian goes viral for news parody
His satirical take on a story about a passenger taped to his seat on a flight has taken off. → Read More
Mixed Opinions: should kids be required to wear masks when they return to school?
Under the current mandate from the governor, they have to. → Read More
Former Governor Edwin Edwards laid to rest
A private ceremony was held at the Old State Capitol after a procession through Downtown Baton Rouge. → Read More
The Gulf of Mexico could become hub for wind energy production
Experts: oil, gas, and wind energy could work together in the oil-dominated area. → Read More
UPDATE: Owner of alleged "puppy mill" arrested
OPELOUSAS, La. — An Opelousas woman has been booked with 174 counts of animal cruelty in connection with a puppy mill investigation earlier this year. Anita Kathy Belaire, 60, was booked by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office. Authorities over the past several months, authorities have removed more than 100 dogs from her home. Back in March, St. Landry Parish Animal Control said the owner of… → Read More
Several injured after gas well ignites in St. Mary Parish oil and gas field
UPDATE: Here's a picture of the site, from State Police: Several people have been injured after a natural gas well in a St. Mary Parish oil and gas field ignited Tuesday afternoon. St. Mary Parish officials confirmed there were serious injuries but no fatalities, and the fire is out. Texas Petroleum Investment Company, which owns the well, said the gas flow at the well has stopped and also… → Read More
Morgan City entrepreneur brings rentals to Lake End Park
Kayaks, umbrellas, and soon, jet skis will be available for rent. → Read More
Downtown restaurants adding global flavor to Festival International
22 restaurants throughout Acadiana are participating in FEASTival. → Read More
Cops vs. Kids basketball game in Opelousas
OPELOUSAS, La. — Students at JS Clark Leadership Academy will go face to face with Opelousas officers in a basketball game today. The event, which they’re calling Kids vs. Cops, will take place at their campus in Opelousas at 1 p.m. The founder, CEO, and basketball coach at JSCLA, Tiffany Lewis says there's no better way to build camaraderie than through athletics. "We wanted our students to see… → Read More
Springtime allergies impacting Acadiana
According to a local doctor, allergy season is just getting started. → Read More