It’s an initiative that’s been picking up momentum for many months now. uniting students, teachers, philanthropist, businessmen, and women. Volunteers with the Love Our Schools Foundation is having a busy week. “It’s overwhelming. because when we talk about loving and loving our neighbor, it’s one thing. But, to actually see it in action. Love in […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- There is quite a bit of growth expected in downtown Lafayette. “There’s a lot of excitement in the air with new businesses opening left and right,” said Anita Begnaud, with the Lafayette Downtown Development Authority. “There’s a lot of promise of residential spaces to come and some great projects in the works.”As CEO […]
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries agents are stressing boating safety throughout this Fourth of July weekend. Operation Dry Water is a nationwide campaign encouraging people to not operate boats while intoxicated. The campaign will run through this weekend. Sergeant Thomas Ashley says on average, two, sometimes three agents are assigned per parish to patrol the waterways.
According to AAA, nearly four million people plan to honor the red, white, and blue with a July 4th getaway. That’s one million more drivers on the highway this year during fourth. State police recommend that you have a plan and make sure that your vehicle is up to par before you head out. Troopers […]
Eva Mozes Kor, a Holocaust survivor and forgiveness advocate, died on Thursday while on an annual trip to Poland to visit the Auschwitz concentration camp. The 85-year-old was sent there in 1944 with her twin sister. The two survived — despite undergoing dangerous medical experiments conducted by the notorious Josef Mengele — though most of […]
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK)- The Lufkin, Texas Police Department is investigating the viral video of a woman licking Blue Bell ice cream and putting it back in the display case at a Walmart grocery store. The video hit social media on June 28, launching an investigation that led from Walmart stores in San Antonio, Houston, and eventually […]
CARENCRO, La.- UPDATE: Police were able to locate a suspect vehicle near Surrey St. shortly after the shooting occurred. When police arrived on scene it was learned that a private party had taken the victim to a local hospital where the victim was announced dead upon arrival. Upon further investigation, three weapons were recovered, by […]
It was pretty quiet at Russo Park Wednesday other than loved ones of Coach Robichaux and the baseball program creating a makeshift memorial at the gates. A natural sadness was in the air following the passing of the beloved coach robe. Since ’95 he led the Ragin Cajun baseball team and according to one of […]
An Independence Day celebration took place Wednesday night in the heart of the Hub City with a huge fireworks display. Uncle Sam’s Jam is in its fifth year. The free family friendly event took place at Parc International in Downtown Lafayette. There was live entertainment and activities for the kids before the big firework display. […]
The old guard is getting a new uniform. In addition to his dress blues, Lieutenant Colonel J. Todd Burroughs is being fitted for something in an olive green. “I’m a big fan of the uniforms of the greatest generation,” he said. The uniform you see soldiers wearing in World War II movies is exactly what […]
Breaux Bridge Police say they found over $43,000 in stolen checks on a Jennings man and Port Barre woman Wednesday when they responded to a local business in reference to a reported shoplifting. 34-year-old Dustin Guilbeau of Jennings and 35-year-old Heather Compton of Port Barre were arrested and charged with principal to illegal possession of […]
Businesses throughout Acadiana are posting condolences on the death of Ragin Cajun baseball coach Tony Robichaux who died Wednesday at age 57. Joey’s Lafayette which is located directly across from Cajun Field posted its sympathies on its outdoor restaurant sign, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Robichaux Family.” Robichaux died less than two weeks […]
Operation Dry Water is a nationwide campaign to deter operating a vessel while intoxicated.The campaign will run through this weekend. “All the major holidays throughout the summer, we intensify our patrols to include more waterways to ensure that people are boating safely on the water,” Sgt. Thomas Ashley with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries […]
The woman was originally charged with manslaughter for the loss of her fetus after being shot during a fight. MONTGOMERY, Ala.(AP) — An Alabama district attorney said Wednesday she is dropping charges against a woman who was indicted for manslaughter after she lost her fetus when was shot during a fight. Marshae Jones was arrested […]
Love Acadiana has connected the faith and business communities together to help build a stronger region for over four years now. KLFY News 10 features the woman behind the organization that’s impacting Acadiana. Cindy Dilena is the woman behind this initiative that’s providing help and hope in meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of […]