Like I said we just dont know what to do anymore, its ruining all of our toilets, tubs, and the smell give you an headache. Its just terrible, Donna Vidrine said. Iota Resident Donna Vidrine, is fed up after dealing with water issues in her home for 6 months. Donna told me the water is staining things in her home, including items she puts in her washer. After showers, Donna says the water causes issues with her skin. It makes me feel terrible because I cant sleep at night because I itch, I burn, its ridiculous," Donna said. "I shouldnt have to be going through this and Im not the only one. Do ..read more

Acadiana Center for the Arts Supporting Young Musicians with Camp Funding, Mentorship, and More. APPLY HERE ..read more

Acadia Parish resident's trash could potentially be used for renewable energy at their local landfill. The Acadia Parish landfill is the primary disposal area for the parish. The landfill is 117 acres, 90 acres of which is used for waste disposal. Acadia Parish Police Jury is in talks about a potential Methane Project that would capture, recover and clean methane and combine it with landfill gas created from waste. Its going to be captured and its going into the system, and blend it with methane which is natural gas thats already taken from underground," Brett Bayard said. "Its going to become ..read more

Gueydan, La. - According to the USDA, Louisiana typically produces more than three million pounds of honey but with last years drought and deep freeze, the state saw a 44% decrease in honey production. In 2022, Louisiana produced 2.5 million pounds of honey, whereas in 2023, Louisiana bees were only able to make 1.5 million pounds. While severe weather has affected beekeepers across the state, Gueydan Honey Producer Timmie and Lonnie Melancon experienced the complete opposite. Timmie told KATC that this has been her best season. She says having multiple water canals in the nearby area help her ..read more

Abbeville, La. - On most days, the parking lot at the Christian Service center is typically filled with cars but on the second Thursday of each month, crowds line up for the only grocery store on wheels in Vermilion Parish. Local residents like Carey Robertson say having a healthy mobile food truck in the community is essential. I feel like the food truck is a cost effective way of getting your healthy fruits and vegetables, Robertson said. Making Groceries Mobile Market opens at 10 am serving up fresh produce, fruits, dairy, and canned goods. They provide the community with budget friendly fo ..read more

12:25 Update The evacuation order has been lifted for the Lafayette Federal Court. Lafayette District Court will still have court proceedings today. The district court is scheduled to open at 1:00 pm. _______________________________ Update: The evacuation order has been lifted for Lafayette City and District courts. Lafayette District Court will remain closed until 1:00pm. _________________________________________ Lafayette City Court, Lafayette District Court, and the Federal Court were all evacuated following a bomb threat. According to Lafayette Police someone called in the threats. A perim ..read more

UPDATE: The 1300 block of Louisiana Avenue and all other surrounding roadways are open. - Police say their investigation determined that the pedestrian was attempting to cross the roadway at the intersection of Mudd Avenue and Louisiana Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a vehicle traveling Northbound in the outside lane on Louisiana Avenue. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in this crash. The investigation is still ongoing. UPDATE: The pedestrian involved in a vehicle crash on Louisiana Ave. Tuesday morning has died, according to police. Around 7:15 a.m., a spokesperson for the dep ..read more

Kaplan La. - Kaplan Native Rockel OBrien says shes demanding answers after seeing her electricity bill nearly double after not living in her home for five months. OBrien moved out of her property in mid-October of last year after receiving a grant from Louisiana to remodel and rebuild her home. She tells KATC she only left solar lights on while she was away. In January and February, her electricity bills looked almost identical totaling roughly $187 but in March it spiked to $489. Nobody is staying there, theres nothing running, I sold everything out of the house, theres absolutely nothing in ..read more

Jessica Dugar, an author from Crowley turned to writing to help keep her sons Nick memory alive. Jessica writes children books to insure her sons heroic act is remembered by the community.  Nick was 25 when he died on April 20th 2022. His mother describes him as someone who loved to protect his family and thats what he did on April 20th. When he protected his girlfriends life seconds before he passed, I was like hes a hero," Dugar said. "So what better way to honor him than to make him a superhero.  Dugar portrays Nick as a superhero in her series of children books, she hopes he ..read more

Kaplan, La. - On Wednesday evening, community members, farmers, and the USA Rice Leadership 2024/26 cohort came together in Kaplan for an annual crawfish boil. The dinner was hosted by Christian and Julie Richard, a fifth-generation rice producer in Kaplan. The Rice Leadership Development Program gives young men and women a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. rice industry, with an emphasis on personal development and communication training. The new producer class members are Allen Anderson, East Bernard, Texas; Carissa Lee, Maxwell, California; John McLain, Abbeville, Louisiana; Cole Rein ..read more