LAFAYETTE, La (KLFY) -- The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man on multiple counts of attempted first-degree murder, among other charges. Joshua Dushamus Thibodeaux, 20, was arrested on May 24 for one count of attempted manslaughter, four counts of attempted first-degree murder, illegal possession of a stolen firearm, illegal carrying of a weapon, possession [...]
A man in Tennessee hid inside a Walgreens store until closing only to tunnel through the drywall of the pharmacy to steal opioids.
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office at the scene of a shooting on Siegen Ln. EBRSO says two suspects got out of a vehicle and shot two IHOP employees who were on their break. One of those employees died from the injuries sustained in the shooting. Video from the scene [...]
BATON ROUGE, La (KLFY) -- Tomorrow, the current COVID-19 public health emergency proclamation expires. A new emergency proclamation will go into effect, but restrictions will change once again, including a lift of the state-wide mask mandate. Gov. Edwards held a press briefing at 2 p.m. today to update guidelines moving forward in the state's response [...]
LAFAYETTE, La (KLFY) -- Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA will award two grants totaling $6,219,955 for flood mitigation efforts in Lafayette Parish. The hazard mitigation grants include: $3,420,195 to fund the elevation of seven structures and the acquisition of seven structures, which are all designated as Severe Repetitive Loss properties. $2,799,760 to fund the [...]
Nearly one year to the day that George Floyd was killed by police, members of his family reflected on his legacy and the year of activism inspired by his death.
Lafayette, La( KLFY)-Cameron Theyard picked up a camera for the first time at twelve years old. He served in the production department at his local church and that's when people started seeing his work and wanting to work with him. Now the 18 year-old entrepreneur opened his new production studio in Downtown Lafayette. "It was [...]
The new set comes barely six months after Lego released its previous largest set, the Colosseum, which came with 9,036 pieces.
NEW ORLEANS, La. (BRPROUD) - Gayle Benson has had a challenging year after the most recent incident in which her dog was killed by other dogs. According to NOLA.com, Benson's Yorkies were attacked in New Orleans on April 10 by dogs who were not on a leash. One of Benson's dogs named Miss Lucy was [...]
IBERIA PARISH, La (KLFY) -- The Louisiana State Police have completed their investigation of the death of an Iberia Parish Jail inmate and forwarded the findings to the 16th Judicial Court District Attorney's Office. The LSP report on the November death of Mandi Caliz while she was serving a 30-day sentence was delivered to the [...]
ST. MARTIN PARISH, La (KLFY) -- The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced a new $1.4 million project to overlay the I-10 ramps at Butte La Rose (Exit 121) in St. Martin Parish. The project will include new asphalt, base course, signing, striping, guardrail and related work, and it's estimated to take place [...]
The first of two services will be held to honor the life and legacy of former Governor Buddy Roemer Tuesday morning.
LAFAYETTE, La (KLFY) -- Waitr, a Louisiana-based food delivery service, announced a new partnership with former New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees, according to a press release from Waitr. This new collaboration is a return engagement for both Brees and the company, as Brees was an original investor in Waitr in 2017. Founded in Louisiana and [...]
GUEYDAN, La (KLFY) -- The Gueydan Police Department arrested an Abbeville woman for possession of multiple drugs earlier this month. Carolyn Greene, 25, of Abbeville was arrested and booked into the Vermilion Parish Jail on May 13 for possession of heroin, possession of alprazolam, possession of meth, tail lights, driver's license suspended, registration failure of [...]
LAFAYETTE, La (KLFY) -- Have you ever wondered how Blue Bell comes up with new flavors? We found out when we talked to a manager about a new Texas dessert-inspired ice cream. Blue Bell has released a new, limited-time flavor inspired by a popular Texas dessert -- Chocolate Sheet Cake. Mike Billeaudeau, Blue Bell's territory [...]
JENNINGS, La (KLFY) -- The Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a Jennings man for theft after he was caught siphoning electricity from his neighbor. Terry Joseph Landry, 33, of Jennings, was arrested and booked into the Parish Jail for theft on Monday, May 24. Deputies with the JDPSO were dispatched to Grand Marais [...]
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) The Boys and Girls clubs of Acadiana is gearing up for their summer programming, and there are still available spots at the Opelousas club. The club currently has 50 spots to fill. Thanks to the generosity of a special donor the usual $25 fee is waived this year. Kids can attend summer [...]
EVANGELINE PARISH, La. (KLFY) Embarking on his first year as sheriff for Evangeline Parish, Charles Guillory is continuing on his campaign promise to make the parish safer one department update at a time. "When I took over July 1st, Chicot State Park had 100 mobile units for COVID patient. I got the plan and idea [...]
The Japanese government Tuesday was quick to deny a U.S. warning for Americans to avoid traveling to Japan would have an impact on Olympians wanting to compete in the postponed Tokyo Games.
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot on track to become the second option for that age group in the U.S.
Expect a partly cloudy sky this evening with temperatures in the upper 70s. Rain chances will be a little higher Wednesday but will remain low. Highs will be in the mid 80s. Expect a partly cloudy sky Thursday and Friday with a slim chance of rain. Highs will be in the mid 80s both days. [...]
KLFY is saluting our heroes who have served or are serving our country in the military. The Louisiana National Guard is currently deployed in the Middle East. A soldier from Crowley who stepped out of her comfort zone to earn a special award. Specialist Vanessa Taylor serves as an IT specialist with the National Guard, [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) --Lafayette Police Chief Thomas L. Glover, Sr. said the most important issues in policing today are training and use of force. Since taking office 5 months ago, he's taken multiple steps to make sure the hub city is at the forefront of both. During the May 19 city council meeting, Chief Glover [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) The Rose House and Green House are the two Lafayette Consolidated Government senior centers scheduled to tentatively reopen on June 1, 2021. The LCG reports that programming and operations will be limited. Lafayette's parks and recreation acting director, Hollis Conway says medical information will be required for participants. "All of our seniors [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) A heavy police presence was spotted Monday night around 8 p.m. on Congress Street, at the RaceTrac gas station near Rouse's, and also on Bertrand Drive near the South Louisiana Community College campus, also n ear Rouse's. KLFY has learned that two police investigations are underway. On Congress Street, a bicyclist was [...]
