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In scientific coup, Russians reach Antarctic lake

Posted 1:11 PM 2/8/2012 by Natalie Noah

MOSCOW (AP) -- After more than two decades of drilling in Antarctica, Russian scientists have reached a gigantic freshwater lake hidden under miles of ice for some 20 million years - a pristine body of water that may hold life from the distant past and clues to the search for life on other (More)

St. Landry

Charter school takes next step in St. Landry Parish

Posted 12:53 PM 2/8/2012

The charter school recently approved in St. Landry Parish will soon accept applications. The JS Clark Leadership Academy will be located at the old Acadiana Prep school building in Opelousas. KATC's Jenise Fernandez finds out what the school will offer and how parents can apply.

St. Landry

Armed robbery at St. Landry bank

Posted 12:47 PM 2/8/2012 by Melissa Canone

From APSO: There has been an armed robbery of The former Merchants & Farmers Bank in Melville (now called United Mississippi Bank). The suspects have been identified as two black males, one wearing jeans and one wearing a white wind suit. Both are wearing back packs and hats. They left the bank on foot and possibly got into a vehicle. Unknown direction of travel.

Lafayette

State highway improvements discussed with public

Posted 11:58 AM 2/8/2012 by Lauren Wilson

Members of the Joint Highway Priority Construction Committee will speak with citizens and local officials about the state's highway improvement plans on Highway District 03. This district includes Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary and Vermillion Parishes.

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Entertainment News

Reba concert from Lafayette airing on GAC March 17

Posted 11:55 AM 2/8/2012 by Melissa Canone

If you were lucky enough to catch Reba McEntire in concert last year, you might also be lucky enough to see yourself on TV. Not only was she taping all throughout her concert at the Cajundome, she organized a special show she advertised to her Facebook fans the day before. According to 97.3 The Dawg, the special will air on St. Patty's Day, March 17th at 9pm on GAC.
This was part of her All the Women I Am Tour and will be her first concert special on television since the mid-90s.

Weather

Did FEMA ask for money back following the 2005 hurricane season?

Posted 11:39 AM 2/8/2012

We're looking for someone who suffered damages from the 2005 hurricanes, then received a letter last year from FEMA saying that they may have overpaid you. If you were affected, please call our newsroom at 236-6351 or email us at news@katctv.com.

Lafayette

The 2012 Festival Line-up: Saturday!

Posted 11:35 AM 2/8/2012 by Melissa Canone

Festival International de Louisiane is an annual celebration of music, art, cuisine and so much more! We will release the great artists that will be performing & the special events that will happen during Festival over the course of the next 2 weeks. The full line-up will be available online (More)

The Rant

FEMA has plan to waive debts of disaster victims

Posted 11:32 AM 2/8/2012 by AP

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday that it is rolling out a plan to waive debts for many victims of Hurricane Katrina and other disasters who may have mistakenly received millions of dollars in aid. The debts, which average about $4,622 per (More)

National News

Stocks fall as Greek talks drag on

Posted 11:08 AM 2/8/2012 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are down as frustrations mount over whether Greece will hammer out a cost-cutting deal it needs to keep from defaulting on its debt. After climbing in early trading, the Dow was down 45 points to 12,833 shortly before noon. The Standard & Poor's 500 index (More)

UL

UL and Drexel University Establish Research Center

Posted 10:56 AM 2/8/2012 by Melissa Canone

In the race to find innovative solutions to our nation's most pressing Big Data challenges, two universities are leading the charge. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Drexel University have been awarded funding by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create the Center on Visual and (More)

St. Mary

Farmers say 'no' to SFA office merger

Posted 10:54 AM 2/8/2012 by Lauren Wilson

Farmers oppose St. Mary Parish's SFA office closing. Today, they voiced their opinions at a public hearing.

KATC's Herbie Smith has more on what the farmers are saying about this merge at 5 and 6.

National News

Oil prices rise after US supply report

Posted 10:50 AM 2/8/2012 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices are higher Wednesday following government reports that U.S. supplies didn't grow as much as expected last week. Benchmark U.S. crude rose 25 cents to $98.65 per barrel. Brent crude rose 41 cents to $116.64 per barrel in London. The Energy (More)

National News

28 more airports will test lower-hassle screening

Posted 10:17 AM 2/8/2012 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) - A new passenger screening program to make check-in more convenient for certain travelers is being expanded to 28 more major U.S. airports, the government said Wednesday. There will be no cost to eligible passengers, who would no longer have to remove their shoes and belts before (More)

GMA

Acadana's Thrifty Mom

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Posted 10:04 AM 2/8/2012 by Cecilia Stevenson

Need to save money or earn extra cash? Check out Acadiana's Thrifty Mom for all types of tips and insight on how you can be a thrifty winner!

Today she gives advice about survey sites!

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Entertainment News

Dog-on-it: Another Hollywood awards show

Posted 10:02 AM 2/8/2012 by AP

LOS ANGELES (AP) - With Uggie stealing hearts in "The Artist," snagging the spotlight at celebrity events and reportedly preparing for a sketch with Oscar host Billy Crystal, Hollywood really has gone to the dogs this year. There's even a brand-new awards show honoring canine performers. (More)

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