Tropical Storm Cristobal remains a weak tropical storm with wind speeds at 50 mph. Cristobal has started its track northward towards the U.S. Gulf Coast where it will begin to pick up speed and reorganize over the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico today and tomorrow. The National Hurricane Center track has it continuing […]
Cristobal remains weak as a tropical depression this morning with wind speeds at 35 mph. Cristobal has started its track northward towards the U.S. Gulf Coast where it will begin to pick up speed and reorganize over the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico this weekend. Forecast confidence is increasing as we head into […]
A young man in Acadia Parish is accused of killing two members of his family. Detrick Guillory, 21, of Basile, is charged with two counts of first degree murder. John Guillory and Lois Guillory, both 71, were found stabbed to death at a home in the 500 block of Noah Daigle Road in the Richard […]
In this week’s Moving Acadiana Forward, we’re taking a look at how the coronavirus has affected the local housing market. “Naturally people are pushing pause due to COVID-19, and it’s understandable. But right now people are looking at their choices, reviewing their options, and ultimately making a decision to buy, and the market is starting […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — JC Penney’s location at the Acadiana Mall will be permanently closing as part of the company’s bankruptcy restructuring, according to the retailer’s website. “Store closing sales for the first round of store closures are expected to take 10-16 weeks to complete,” said the retailer in a press release. The company did […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) — Gov. John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency in Louisiana in advance of Tropical Depression Cristobal making landfall in the state. The storm is expected to hit Louisiana in the early morning hours Monday as a tropical storm. “While it is still too early to know for sure […]
BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (KLFY)- St. Martin Parish launched a campaign to encourage Acadiana residents to eat locally and support locally-owned businesses amid COVID-19. It’s a 16-week campaign that helps out local eateries while bringing the community together. “Mange St. Martin is a campaign that groups together local restaurants and grocers to help the local businesses […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — After COVID-19 forced the cancellation of all of its spring and summer events, the Cajundome is reopening for three free outdoor events this summer under the banner “Louisiana Saturday Night.” The events are scheduled for June 27, July 18 and July 25 on the Cajundome grounds with free parking at Cajun […]
CROWLEY, La. (KLFY) — The City of Crowley’s Public Works Department will continue to issue sandbags Friday and Saturday in advance of Tropical Storm Cristobel, according to Mayor Tim Monceaux. Sandbags will be issued: Friday, June 5: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6: 7:30 a.m. to noon. You must present a valid driver’s […]
