BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) -- Governor John Bel Edwards and Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter have announced an $11.3 million housing program for those affected by Hurricanes Laura and Delta and the May floods. Edwards said the program will help low to moderate-income households in southwest Louisiana affected by disasters recover. Hunter said the housing [...]
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Eight Louisiana casinos have started accepting bets on live-action sporting events, and seven more applications for sports wagering licenses from casinos are pending, according to the head of the state’s gambling regulatory board. The Advocate reports that five casinos haven’t applied yet. But they have another six weeks to submit the paperwork. [...]
A Lafayette man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing two people on Sunday
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Thanksgiving is days away and many are planning to travel for family, fun, and food. Louisiana State Police are encouraging motorists to carve out time to safely plan for holidays before they hit the road. Here are a few ways to ensure a safe and stress-free holiday commute. Instead of leaving [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Gas prices are slowly trending downward, now at an average of $3.403 per gallon nationwide, down 1.5 cents from last week's average of $3.418 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. But prices are still up in comparison to last month's and last year's costs. The average price of gas at this time [...]
On Saturday, November 20, 2021, Monroe Police were dispatched to the 1500 block of Martin Luther King Drive at a local hotel in reference to a theft.
The official ballots for the Dec. 11 election have been released by the Louisiana Secretary of State.
CHURCH POINT, La. (KLFY) -- A juvenile who recently escaped from the Juvenile Justice Facility in Church Point has escaped again, according to the Church Point Police Department. Savion Chavis and is wanted for escape from a nonsecure Juvenile Justice Facility. This is the second time he has escaped from the Juvenile Justice Program. He [...]
TERREBONNE PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- A Lafayette man died in an overnight, head-on crash in Terrebonne Parish shortly before 3 a.m. Nov. 22, according to the Louisiana State Police. Paul Chevalier, 51, of Lafayette, was driving east in the westbound lanes of Hwy 90. His car struck a westbound Ford pickup head-on in the left [...]
Gov. John Bel Edwards joined several local and state officials this morning to cut the ribbon on the newly-completed Interstate 10 widening project from I-49 in Lafayette to Breaux Bridge.
(NEXSTAR) - Set your DVRs: "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" will air before Thanksgiving this year. The holiday classic, featuring Rudolph, Hermey, Yukon Cornelius and the rest of the gang, is scheduled to air on KLFY on Monday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. If you miss it on KLFY, don't worry, Freeform will also be showing 'Rudolph' on: [...]
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A southwestern Louisiana city is borrowing $10 billion to jumpstart work on an estimated $20 million in needed drainage improvements. The American Press reports that Lake Charles City Council members voted 6-0 Wednesday for the borrowing, which will be repaid over 10 years with a 1.9% interest rate. Mayor Nic Hunter said [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)-- Let's get you caught up on today's top stories as you head out the door with News 10's Morning Rush. Today's Headlines: Opelousas Police are investigating suspicious death of a toddler found unresponsive on Sunday. Five dead, dozens injured after SUV drove into Christmas parade in Wisconsin. Two men recovering after a [...]
Eggnog is often compared to ice cream because of its creamy texture. Blue Bell decided to make the comparison a reality.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Gov. John Bel Edwards will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday for the I-10 widening project from I-49 to Breaux Bridge. The Governor's schedule includes him arriving in the Hub City at 10 a.m. for the event located at 3225 Louisiana Avenue. Later that afternoon, the governor will hold a [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) --An iconic Lafayette restaurant has closed its doors after 50 years in business. Randol's on Kaliste Saloom Road opened at its regular time and then closed its doors for the final time at the end of business Saturday. "We weren’t expecting it so soon, but last night was our last night of [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Black Friday is starting early, which means carts will be filled with merchandise as people are starting their Christmas list shopping and looking for special deals. "We are Black Friday shopping. We heard that we were supposed to come early because it's not going to be like it was before. So [...]
ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- The family of a man who has not been seen for over a week told Abbeville Police his disappearance is "out of character." Police say 63 year old Stanley Edward Key (AKA “Bubba”, “Willie”) was last seen November 16, 2021 leaving his residence in the Oak Street area of Abbeville. He [...]
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) Opelousas police say they are treating the death of a toddler who was found unresponsive in a home Sunday afternoon as suspicious. Police Chief Martin McLendon said officers responded to a call as it relates to a 4-year- old in the 2200 block of Ledoux Circle. Chief McLendon said on arrival, officers [...]
RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- Police are seeking the public's assistance locating a missing Rapides Parish woman. Late Sunday afternoon, Sheriff officials issued a statement seeking assistance in locating Heather N. “Hunter” Gillespie Detectives say she is 23 year old white female with brown or possibly blonde hair, brown eyes, 5’ 3” tall and 118 [...]
The Office of Juvenile Justice has reported the escape of three juveniles from the Bridge City Center for Youth located on River Road.
Lafayette, La. (KLFY) -- A Lafayette family lost all of their belongings and have been displaced from their home after a fire late Saturday night, just days before Thanksgiving. According to the Lafayette Fire Department, it happened around 11:40 p.m. in the 500 block pf Mudd Avenue near the Evangeline Thruway. Fire Department Spokesperson Alton [...]
BROUSSARD, La. (KLFY) Broussard Police say a the driver of a Dodge Ram pickup truck may have fallen asleep before crashing into the rear of an 18-wheeler. It happened just after 7 a.m. Sunday on US 90 near Ambassador Caffery, police said. After the crash, police said, the driver of the pickup had to be [...]
The Coast Guard medevaced a cruise ship passenger on Saturday approximately 72 miles south of Southwest Pass, La.
