'Louisiana’s Longest Married Couple' mark 81 years together
Meet Gail and Patsy Richardson of Gonzales, a pair of centenarians who hold the record for 'Louisiana’s Longest Married Couple,' according to Louisiana Family Forum.
Meet Gail and Patsy Richardson of Gonzales, a pair of centenarians who hold the record for 'Louisiana’s Longest Married Couple,' according to Louisiana Family Forum.
These memorable sports moments from the past century were compiled using information from professional league record books, statistical databases, museums, historical articles, and other official sources.
LOUISIANA (KLFY) -- The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) announced a new addition to its online services. Citizens can now check the validity of a vehicle title by using the OMV's website, which is available 24/7. The OMV says that this service is ideal for residents or car dealers seeking to confirm a Louisiana [...]
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are engaged.
Karen Hendrix is living a mother's worst nightmare. Her daughter, Becky Hendrix, a mother of two, was last seen driving her car in Mid-City on January 6.
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MARKSVILLE, La. (KLFY) In Marksville, a man sent to prison for the rape of two sisters is scheduled to be a free man. Vincent Simmons already served 44 years of that 100-year sentence. Simmons was convicted in 1977 of raping two 14-year-old twin sisters. Even back then he maintained his innocence. 12th Judicial District Court [...]
NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) A New Iberia man says the wooded area where investigators found human remains is a popular dumping spot. Police discovered the remains in a wooded area on Cherokee Street early Sunday. Officials say the human remains could be connected to the disappearance of a young woman, who went missing in October. [...]
MORGAN CITY, La. (KLFY) A 14-year-old Morgan City teen is in jail charged with second-degree murder. Authorities say he killed an 11-year old boy over the weekend. News Ten's Rodricka Taylor spoke with the Morgan City Police department about gun safety when dealing with kids. At 14, most boys usually play video games or are [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) For the first time, the Lafayette Parish Coroner's Office has reported over 100 overdose deaths in a year. A drug that killed zero people in Lafayette Parish just six years ago, killed 96 people in 2021. The fact is fentanyl deaths have been doubling in Lafayette Parish every year since 2018. "When [...]
YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KLFY) Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter is asking for prayers for the family and friends of a city council member. Councilman Gary P Williams died unexpectedly Monday. "With great sadness I am sharing that our friend Councilman Gary P Williams passed away unexpected Monday. He loved Youngsville with all his heart and we loved [...]
TURKEY CREEK, La. (KLFY) A Turkey Creek police officer, who is diabetic, may have experienced a severe hypoglycemic episode when he allegedly made threats inside a convenience store while brandishing his service weapon. On February 1, Officer Zach Johnson is accused of threatening to kill a woman and everyone inside the Y-NOT STOP convenience store, [...]
MARKSVILLE, La. (KLFY) - In 1977, a Black man was sentenced to 100 years in prison, convicted of attempted rape of white twin sisters. Today, after serving 44 years, his charges were dismissed in a court hearing in Avoyelles Parish after an attorney filed a motion for his release, citing an unfair trial. Vincent Simmons, [...]
Louisiana seafood processors will be receiving $4,229,669 in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to alleviate the economic impact the seafood industry has experienced during the pandemic and after recent natural disasters.