LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) The question: What is being done to manage feral cats in Lafayette Parish? One Lafayette business man is trying to figure it out for nearly five years, and now we’re getting answers in tonight’s Dial Dalfred report. You hear it all time— spay and neuter your pets. Lafayette Parish just spent millions [...]
LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- A Grand Jury for the 15th Judicial District Attorney's Office of Lafayette Parish has handed down the indictments of two people who were accused of killing Cecil Wayne Gray, whose remains were found on a burn pile in Lafayette Parish. Mitchell David Lemaire, 58, of Duson, and Sarah Jayne Johnson, [...]
BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD)- The Louisiana Attractions Support Grant (LASG) and the Office of Tourism Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism announced the open application period for the $20,000 grant award. Applications must postmark by Tuesday, March 1, 2022, by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2022, to remain eligible for the LASG program. “The last [...]
Following Governor John Bel Edward's announcement, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced that the City of New Orleans will suspend its mask mandate for most public spaces, effective this Friday, Oct. 29th.
Over 18,000 households are without power across southern Louisiana due to severe, tornadic weather sweeping across the state.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) building was evacuated Wednesday morning after a bomb threat.
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- Last week a man was shot while riding a four-wheeler with two other people in St. Martinville. Since then, three people have been arrested and charged in connection to the shooting. According to the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office, the man was shot on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Two people were [...]
UPDATE, 2:16 p.m.: Vermilion and Cameron Parishes are currently under a Tornado Warning until 2:30 p.m. 1 P.M. UPDATE: All of Acadiana is under a Tornado Watch until 4 p.m. Lafayette, Acadia, Vermilion, Jeff Davis, Evangeline and St. Landry Parishes are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) - Strong to severe thunderstorms will [...]
SLIDELL, La. (BRPROUD) - A recent trend on Tik Tok is sparking concerns, including from a fire department in Louisiana. St. Tammany Fire Protection District #1 shared a Tik Tok video that shows the "mixing all kinds of chemicals together to “deep clean” a toilet." The fire department has a clear message about what it [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Respire Haiti was founded 10 years ago by Lafayette native Megan Boudreaux. After returning home from visiting Gressier, Haiti, for a mission trip, Boudreaux soon returned to Haiti to stay. Boudreaux noticed the financial burdens placed on parents, causing their children to not be able to get a good education, food, [...]
Louisiana Senator, M.D Bill Cassidy announced during a press release $7.5 million from the Federal Emergency Management Assistance (FEMA) to grant the Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness (LOEP) and West Feliciana Parish.
(KLFY) -- The Louisiana State Police are warning drivers of severe weather and offering safety tips for those who must travel in severe weather conditions ahead of expected heavy rain, thunderstorms, and tornadoes. Stay where you are – Avoid driving in heavy storms unless necessary. Often, injuries and deaths occur during and in the aftermath of [...]
On Tuesday, Oct. 26, Gov. John Bel Edwards lifted the state's COVID-19 mask mandate except for schools in grades K-12.
Bad Wolf Restaurant and Game Store are holding a blood drive/ fundraiser for Isabella Castanza who was hit by a truck after getting off the school bus.
Here is a list of school closures and early dismissals due to inclement weather on Wednesday, Oct. 27. This list will continue being updated throughout the day. Lafayette Parish The Lafayette Parish School System announced that its schools will remain OPEN and follow regular dismissal times. After-school care will remain open. Schools will communicate to [...]
BATON ROUGE, La (BATON ROUGE)- The Clinic and Baton Rouge Youth Coalition (BRYC) selected sixty fellow youth students to participate in the Health Fellows Program, scholarships opportunity. Sponsors include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation (BCBSLA )and the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU). This years' cohort has been awarded a total [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Rigzone, the world's leading platform for energy news and jobs, will be holding a multi-company career fair on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at the Cajundome Convention Center. Hiring companies will include Halliburton, Noble Drilling, Nabors, Oceaneering, and other industry leaders who are looking to fill hundreds of onshore and offshore positions. Entry-level [...]
ACADIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a residential burglary in which three firearms were stolen earlier this month. The thieves broke into a house in the 1400 block of Rupert Lake Rd. in the Richie Community and stole three firearms. The APSO says it happened sometime between October 11 [...]
Lafayette Police have rounded up six teenagers for allegedly being involved in an armed robbery against two pizza delivery drivers earlier this week.
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Aylee's Angels is a nonprofit organization that aims to assist mourning families in their healing process after the loss of a child.
UPDATE: A theft suspect is back in custody after leading Lafayette police on a foot chase Tuesday evening. The suspect was pulled over during a traffic stop in the 200 block of Hopkins Street. Police say he then ran several blocks before he was arrested. Residents who live in a neighborhood near the corner of [...]
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) An Acadiana daughter is remembering her mother in a unique way. Connie Shakesnider and members of the community went door to door Tuesday helping elderly people in St. Landry Parish. "We have the food all boxed up and we're ready to go knocking on doors and delivering a nutritious meal and bringing [...]
The Lafayette police Chief's job continues to linger in the spotlight.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) A hand-full of upset parents against the Lafayette Parish School Systems mask mandate held another protest Tuesday. The protest was peaceful however it almost ended in someone getting arrested for refusing to leave property. Brandon Rodrigue was part of the group and this was not his first time protesting. In fact, he [...]
