ST. MARY PARISH, La. (KLFY) The family of Ernest J. Williams Jr., one of six people whose body was recovered from the Gulf following the Seacor Power lift boat tragedy, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The claim, filed Tuesday in St. Mary Parish, by Williams' daughter accuses Seacor Marine, Seacor Liftboats, and Talos Energy [...]
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Senate voted Tuesday to end the permitting requirement for people to carry concealed handguns in the state, sending the measure to the House for debate on a near party-line vote and ignoring the governor’s opposition. The Senate voted 27-11 for the proposal by Sen. Jay Morris, a Monroe Republican. GOP [...]
UPDATE: The Pontoon Bridge on Hwy. 91 near Estherwood has re-opened, APSO said. ESTHERWOOD, La. (KLFY) -- Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson announced that the pontoon bridge on La. 91 near Estherwood will be closed until further notice. According to Gibson, the bridge sustained damages this morning from a large truck.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) The father of the man shot by Lafayette police last year in the parking lot of a gas station, may soon get more answers. Trayford Pellerin's father, Cedrick Pellerin says District Attorney Don Landry has agreed to talk with him. Landry was not willing to confirm one way or another any appointments [...]
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) At Dominique Auto Sales in Opelousas, a simple act of kindness has inspired million across the country. Over eight million people watched the exchange between someone in need and a good samaritan, the beginning of a friendship that will last a lifetime "Our intentions were just to help him out and it [...]
"As it relates to how we're looking forward to festivals and cultural festivities, getting back to that. It's rooted and grounded in our ability to be vaccinated."
COCODRIE, La. (KLFY) It’s been exactly two weeks since the Seacor Power ship capsized in the Gulf. Six men are dead and seven others are still missing. But the United Cajun Navy and volunteers refuse to stop searching, dedicated to bringing these men home to their families. Anna Mcallister is in Cocodrie with the latest [...]
Lafayette, La. (KLFY) Over 21,000 new LED lights will be installed along roadways in Lafayette. Lafayette Utilities says installation of the new publicly-owned street lights will begin in late 2021 and is expected to be complete in 18-24 months. The pilot locations include Twin Oaks Blvd., Broadmoor Blvd., Cameron from University East to the railroad [...]
