(KLFY) -- Here is a timeline of events involving the sinking of the Seacor Power, the search for her crewmembers and the organizations who are continuing the search for those still missing. The victims April 13 The Seacor Power, a lift boat owned by Seacor Marine, capsizes several miles south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana with [...]
JENNINGS, La (KLFY) -- The Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a Lake Charles man for vehicle theft, according to a press release from their office. Benedict James Holland, 38, of Lake Charles, was booked into the parish jail for unauthorized use of a movable and simple criminal damage to property. Deputies were dispatched [...]
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- An Opelousas woman ended up behind bars after an investigation determined she had stolen money from a 93-year-old victim she was caring for. Jennifer Marie Guillory, 45, of Opelousas, was arrested Tuesday and faces 10 counts of exploitation of persons with infirmities and is in ther St. Landry Parish Jail on [...]
Three U.S. Army soldiers have been charged in federal court for allegedly supplying guns used in recent Chicago shootings and homicides.
"You expect a lot worse, this was amazing," said Deputy John Bartmann, public information officer for the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office.
Animal shelters are seeing more adopted animals and foster pets returned to their facilities.
BROUSSARD, La. (KLFY) -- Broussard Asst. Police Chief Chris Galvez has been fired by the city council and has tendered his resignation amid an investigation into "failure to pursue employee complaints and causing a lack of confidence within the police department." According to minutes from this week's meeting, the Broussard City Council unanimously voted to [...]
The stepmother of a Texarkana toddler who died after suffering what investigators described as severe abuse has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, avoiding the possibility of facing the death penalty.
IBERIA PARISH, La (KLFY) -- Iberia Parish President M. Larry Richard has announced road closures due to flooding. The following roads are closed until further notice: Chastant Road Hazard Road Howard Segura Road Larson Road Norrish Road Snapper Road South Estis Road Contact the Iberia Parish Public Works Department with any questions at (337) 364-8474.
BATON ROUGE, La (KLFY) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is hiring Louisiana residents who live in areas affected by last year's hurricanes to join their recovery team as temporary employees. FEMA said in a press release that hiring temporary staff locally allows them to diversify the workforce while affording opportunities for Louisianans. Potential applicants [...]
The remainder of the NFL schedule will be released Wednesday evening.
BOSTON, Mass (KLFY) -- The national price of gasoline has passed the $3 per gallon mark, according to GasBuddy, the travel and navigation app used by North Americans to save money on gas. GasBuddy previously predicted that gas prices may escalate past this mark in its 2021 Fuel Outlook released in January of this year. [...]
Instead of picking one of three developers for the former Six Flags site in New Orleans East, the city has narrowed the list to two.
CROWLEY, La. (KLFY) -- Acadia Parish sheriff's deputies are searching for a Branch man wanted in a series of four-wheeler thefts in the parish. Scotty Glen Touchet, 35, of Branch, is wanted for illegal possession of stolen things Over $5,000 and theft by fraud. Scotty Touchet is described as being 35 years of age, 5’8” [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Lafayette Consolidated Government says heavy rain has caused more than two dozen road closures throughout Lafayette Parish. As a precaution, sandbags will be available for Lafayette Parish residents. Follow this link for a list of road closures: Road Closure (Public View) (arcgis.com) LAFAYETTE CITY AND PARISH SANDBAG LOCATIONS North District site [...]
The National Weather Service will survey to confirm if the damage was indeed caused by a tornado.
BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD) - A bill by Rep. Edmond Jordan passed the House to remove qualified immunity for police officers when they're found to have violated someone's constitutional rights. A plaintiff would have the burden of proof in court to show a law enforcement officer violated their rights, such as using excessive force for [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) - The 13th annual DLU Crawfish Boil is on Thursday, May 13 in Parc Sans Souci, from 4:30pm – 8:30pm, presented by long-time downtown business, Agave Mexican Grill & Cantina. This year's crawfish boil will look a little different than past events due to COVID-19 restrictions, which is why we'll be providing [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) - Phytochemicals are plant chemicals that give fruit and vegetables their color, taste, & smell. Phytochemicals are found in carrots, blueberries, tomatoes, cabbage, spinach and other dark leafy greens. Research shows that consuming these daily can target and fight diseases like slowing the progression of heart disease cancer, type 2 diabetes, promotes [...]
The flash flooding risk and severe weather threat is easing and diminishing this morning. High water is still possible on certain roads to start the day, in the usual spots that flood the easiest. Light to moderate showers are likely throughout the morning before rain chances decrease for the afternoon. Only a few scattered showers [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) A Lafayette parish grand jury returned a no true bill indictment Tuesday in the officer involved shooting death of Lafayette native Trayford Pellerin. In light of this development, NAACP Vice President Michael Toussaint released the following statement: Lafayette grand jury declines to indict officers in Trayford Pellerin killing, DA shares crime scene videos "We thank [...]
BATON ROUGE--A bill to change the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse from 10 years to 35 years passed with unanimous support in the House Tuesday. Rep. Jason Hughes, D-New Orleans, says he brought the bill on behalf of every victim and survivor of child sexual abuse. The bill will go to the Senate [...]
As the mother of three walked into the arms of her grateful children, her oldest son whispered, "Jesus, you've answered my prayers."
BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) — Gov. John Bel Edwards will testify this week before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee about recent federal offshore oil and gas developments. He will address the adverse impact that a protracted moratorium on mineral leases in the Gulf of Mexico will have on Louisiana’s economy. “An abrupt and [...]
LAFAYETTE, La (KLFY) -- The Lafayette Consolidated Government released a statement Tuesday regarding the grand jury's findings on the police-involved shooting of Trayford Pellerin. District Attorney Don Landry held a press conference on the grand jury's findings, which resulted in no indictments of the officers involved. The statement reads as follows: “Earlier today, District Attorney [...]
