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Our station ID says, “Lafayette and Lake Charles.”KRVS’ 100,000-watt broadcast signal reaches between those cities to Acadia, Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary and Vermilion Parishes.All are home to people who KRVS amplifies and serves. Not just on Rural Voices Day, but every day.Radio that sounds like home is radio worth supporting at KRVS.org/support-krvs.

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Louisiana News

Jonathan Bachman

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AP

Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law is now enforceable. Here’s what to expect

Aubri Juhasz

Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office said the AG expects school systems to follow the law. Critics say they’ll continue to fight it.
Gus Bennett

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The Lens

In departure from norm, Coast Guard demands immigration papers on Louisiana docks

Delaney Nolan (The Lens)

In St. Bernard Parish, fishing deckhands fear death and detention amid regular immigration sweeps - not by ICE, but the Coast Guard. Critics say the Trump administration is undermining the Coast Guard’s other missions - and harming working-class boat captains while sparing industries with powerful lobbies.
Elise Plunk

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Louisiana Illuminator

Brown water and boil notices: Small towns struggle with failing water systems

Elise Plunk (Louisiana Illuminator), Lucas Dufalla (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette), Phillip Powell (Arkansas Times)

Millions of rural Americans get their water from districts that serve 10,000 people or less. Thousands of those systems are failing to meet federal standards.
John Bazemore

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AP

Court clears way for Louisiana's Ten Commandments law to take effect

The Associated Press

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 12-6 to lift a block that a lower court first placed on the law in 2024.

Medicine Ball Caravan In-Studio Performances

Local Shows

New Native Brass Band LIVE

New Native Brass Band took spin on the caravan this Ash Wednesday to carry on the Mardi Gras Season!

Chére Èlise LIVE! from Cypress Lake Studios

Mike Larson & Dave Suter LIVE! from Cypress Lake Studios

Genuine Mustard LIVE! on the Caravan

NPR News

Mark Schiefelbein

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AP

Tipped workers expect tax boon this year, but not a long-term fix

Luke Garrett

In his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Trump once again touted new tax benefits for tipped workers, who like many Americans are feeling the pinch of higher prices.
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI

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AFP via Getty Images

Surgeon general nominee Means questioned about vaccines, birth control and financial conflicts

Will Stone

During a confirmation hearing, senators asked Dr. Casey Means about her current positions and her past statements on a range of public health issues.

NPR News

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 shortlist includes Lauryn Hill, Shakira and Wu-Tang Clan

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

The shortlist also includes a 1990s pop diva, heavy metal pioneers and a legendary R&B singer and producer.

60 Years of Radio Acadie - A KRVS Original Podcast

New episodes premiere weekly during the Zydeco Stomp and will air throughout the week during the news and other KRVS programs. They'll also be posted weekly here and on Spotify.