VERMILION PARISH (KLFY) – The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who may be connected to an attempted burglary that lead to a shooting death. Chase Benoit of Evangeline was taken into custody on a Principle to Aggravated Burglary charge. According to Public Information Officer, Captain Drew David, Benoit is suspected of driving […]
The Fourth Annual Open Studio Tour returns November 23rd & November 24th. This studio tour was developed to bring exposure to all of the local artists based throughout the Acadiana area. You can find more information on the Fourth Annual Open Studio Tour by clicking here.
LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) – Here’s some of today’s top stories to know before you head out the door: A Lafayette Parish School teacher was arrested for simple battery against a child. The parents of the child with down syndrome say they were told he was kicked in the head. The school and police department say […]
UPDATE 2: Corporal Bridgette Dugas has confirmed that the lockdown has been lifted, and classes have resumed for the day. UPDATE: Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Deputies and Lafayette Police are working the scene. Officers are moving students from the school’s stadium to a safer location. This is a developing story and we will continue to update […]
Temperatures are dropping into the upper 30s to lower 40s this Friday morning as Acadiana starts the day cold and cloudy. Clouds will move out quickly, leading to sunny and breezy weather this afternoon. A gradual warming trend will kick off today with highs getting into the upper 50s to lower 60s. Sunny and milder […]
LAFAYETTE, LA — Thursday morning the Lafayette Police Department arrested a special education teacher for “simple battery.” The investigation as to what happened inside the classroom Tuesday where a five-year-old student was allegedly hurt is ongoing. “We are still in the darkness, and I want justice for my son to see exactly what happened. I […]
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The first public impeachment hearing revealed a new major piece of information about a call between Gordon Sondland and President Trump discussing Ukraine and investigations into the Bidens. White House officials are brushing off the first public hearing in the impeachment inquiry held on Wednesday. “The president wasn’t watching, he was working, […]
We are days away from the November runoffs which will decide who will serve as Louisiana’s governor. In a recent Nexstar/KLFY poll, 45.5 percent say they would support Eddie Rispone. 45 percent would support John Bel Edwards, with 9 percent saying they are undecided. President Trump made another visit to Louisiana Thursday night, to rally […]
The Louisiana Department of Health is going across the state to spread awareness for Hepatitis C testing. A symposium for healthcare providers was held today in the Hub City.
The St. Martinville City Council voted at a special meeting this week to discontinue Mayor Melinda Mitchell’s $800 car allowance. This means the mayor will no longer be able to use her personal vehicle to conduct city business. Mayor Mitchell must now use a government vehicle owned by the city. “The recommendation was for me […]
While President Donald Trump visits Bossier City, incumbent Governor John Bel Edwards is holding his own election parties across the state today looking to electrify voters ahead of this Saturday. Almost half a million Louisiana residents showed up to early vote for the run off election. “That’s an indicator that people are paying attention, they […]
The former head of LUS is speaking out about recent allegations over possible mismanagement of the city-run utility. Terry Huval wanted to clarify for the public how the utility operates. “The utility business is not a simple matter. Most folks it’s kinda like I’ll think about it whenever I turn on the lights in the […]
EUNICE, La. (KLFY)- Eunice police has arrested an additional suspect on an Oct. 26 shooting at a Shell station. Peterech Rideau faces one count of principal to attempted second degree murder for his alleged involvement in the shooing in the 1800 block of W. Laurel Ave. On nov. 8, De’Vidre Domal Doyle, 19, was arrested in […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- A Lafayette teacher is facing a simple battery charge after an investigation at a local school. On November 12, 2019, the Lafayette Police Department said it responded to a school campus in the 1500 block of W. Willow St. in reference to a battery against a juvenile. After an investigation, Nicole Landry, […]
