KATC-TV (Lafayette, LA)

1 day ago | katc.com | Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

LAFAYETTE — The Hub City is officially entering the world of semi-professional basketball. The Lafayette Ballers have joined the American Basketball Association (ABA) and will compete in the South Region, with their inaugural season tipping off on Saturday, November 1. The ABA, which relaunched in 1999, has grown into one of the largest basketball leagues in the world, boasting 177 teams nationwide—including six in Louisiana.

2 days ago | katc.com | Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

SCOTT — The LSU Shreveport baseball team accomplished what no other program at any level of the sport has done: finish a season undefeated. The Pilots capped off a historic 59-0 campaign by defeating Southeastern 13-7 last Friday to claim the NAIA National Championship. Among the driving forces behind the title run was Acadiana alumnus Ian Montz, who launched a pivotal go-ahead home run in the sixth inning of the championship game. “This is awesome. This is a great experience,” Montz said.

4 days ago | katc.com | Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

YOUNGSVILLE — As the college baseball postseason winds down, summer league action is heating up—and that includes the return of the Acadiana Cane Cutters for their 15th season in the Texas Collegiate League. The Cane Cutters are once again setting their sights on a championship, just years removed from their 2022 title and one after falling short in the championship game to the Victoria Generals.

4 days ago | katc.com | Christina Mondragon

SCOTT, La. — At the Acadian Heritage Apartments senior center, the Meals on Wheels program is a lifeline for many residents, sometimes providing the only hot meal some receive each day. But funding for the program's future may be on the line. Meals on Wheels America is an organization that supports more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation.

4 days ago | katc.com | Christina Mondragon

LAFAYETTE, La. — Hurricanes, flooding, and severe weather impact everyone, making it crucial for both renters and homeowners to be prepared. Michael Smith, a State Farm agent with 40 years of experience, spoke to KATC about the critical importance of having renters insurance and other necessary coverages. "There are so many things that can happen," he says, mentioning potential threats such as storms and power surges.