A Lafayette Parish pedestrian is dead from injuries he received in a hit-and-run crash in the 1600 block of Roper Dr., and the driver is now behind bars, according to Scott Police.
FRANKLIN, La (KLFY) -- St. Mary Parish libraries have partnered with the LSU AgCenter to add new exercise elements to their summer programming. There are now painted play stencils in front of the Franklin, Baldwin, Centerville, Patterson, and Amelia library branches. “We are super excited to have our colorful activities stenciled in front of the [...]
A Lake Charles man ended up behind bars after a traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Jeff Davis Parish turned up drugs and currency, according to sheriff's deputies.
OPELOUSAS, La (KLFY) -- Clifton Chenier, Grammy-winning "King of Zydeco," will have a day named in his honor to celebrate 100 years since his birth. On May 25, the Louisiana House of Representatives adopted a resolution that proclaims June 25, from 2021 to 2025, as Clifton Chenier Day. Chenier was born near Opelousas on June [...]
LAFAYETTE, La (KLFY) -- Our Lady of Lourdes is hosting a blood donation drive this week as the nation still faces a blood shortage due to COVID-19. Terry Lopez spent his morning donating platelets for World Blood Donor Day- a day aimed to raise global awareness and celebrate those who willingly donate blood to help [...]
LAFAYETTE, La (KLFY) -- The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that a $14 million construction project running 41.11 miles on I-10 will begin on Tuesday, June 15. The project will install a median cable barrier system on I-10 running from the Jeff Davis/Acadia Parish line to the I-49 overpass in Lafayette Parish, [...]
The LSU AgCenter is continuing to work with rural parishes across the state to help lower obesity rates and improve access to health foods.
Over 2.3 million stimulus checks headed out to the public last week as part of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
CHURCH POINT, La (KLFY) -- The Church Point Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a juvenile runaway. Kevin Scott, 12, was last seen leaving his house on Church St. in Church Point around 6:30 on June 13. Police say that this is not the first time Scott has left home. Previously, [...]
Tropical Depression Two has formed off the coast of North Carolina. The National Hurricane Center shows this system strengthening into Tropical Storm Bill by this evening. TD Two poses no threat to the Gulf of Mexico and should stay away from the east coast of the U.S. too as it moves northeast.
An area of storminess associated with a broad area of low pressure is spinning around the southern Gulf of Mexico in the Bay of Campeche. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring this area for tropical development. As of this morning, the NHC has a 60% chance that this develops into at least a tropical depression [...]
LAFAYETTE, La (KLFY) -- Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Gov. Edwards recently signed a bill that officializes the recognition of the holiday in the state of Louisiana. There are events planned throughout the day in Lafayette that honor the holiday. Here's a schedule: June 18 5 [...]
An Opelousas man is dead after Louisiana State Police (LSP) say he was ejected from his vehicle in a crash on La. 13 near Brud Lane in Evangeline Parish Sunday afternoon.
Three-month-old Stephen Bartage seems like any other baby, but he was born with a heart defect.
K.C. Jones moves so effortlessly between genres, traditions, and musical concepts that it’s clear she was born with an insatiable artistic curiosity. As a teenager, she emerged from a deeply musical Appalachian family to become one of the foremost singers, guitarists, and dancers in old-time music. Moving to Southwest Louisiana, she quickly learned Cajun French [...]
Typical mid-June weather is expected for Acadiana this workweek as we keep a watchful eye on the southern Gulf of Mexico for tropical development. The weather is quiet this Monday morning as temperatures start the day in the lower 70s. Hot and muggy weather returns for the afternoon as highs near 93°. The heat index [...]
Cicada nymphs can be a tasty source of protein and carbohydrates, but will eating them get you high?
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory served as host for the parade of champions. Its an event where the state champions of all high school sports teams, individual athletes, dance teams, and cheerleaders are invited to participate in the parade and claim bragging rights. The event on Sunday ran from Blackham Coliseum down Cajundown [...]
JEANERETTE, La. (KLFY) The former mayor of Jeanerette was arrested Sunday on theft and bank fraud charges, according to law enforcement. New Iberia Police confirmed with News 10 that Aprill Foulcard was arrested by police on the above charges. Police Spokesperson Sgt. Daesha Hughes said Foulcard allegedly attempted to withdraw $10k from an account for [...]
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) On the side of Hwy 742 in Opelousas, once stood Greater Union Baptist Church. Arrest made in Louisiana church fires investigation Two years ago, parishioners mourned as there church burned along with three other historical African American churches. In November, Holden Matthews was sentenced to 25 years after admitting to setting the [...]
SCOTT, La. (KLFY) A Scott family escaped a house that was started by a child playing with a lighter. According to Fire Chief Chad Sonnier, the house fire happened late Saturday in the 100 block of Owl Lane. When firefighters arrived, he said, they found heavy smoke coming from the manufactured home. He said as [...]
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) - Another soldier with the Louisiana National Guard has passed away in a non-combat incident. Spc. Joshua S. Robinson, 22, of Baton Rouge died on June 10 "at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, as a result of a non-combat related incident," according to the Department of Defense. Robinson was assisting Operation Inherent Resolve [...]
Support for many of Biden's policies also ranked higher than those of Trump.
