BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana authorities say a 52-year-old man died after a head-on collision between his 17-foot boat and another boat the same size. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says it is investigating the crash that killed Bud Henley, of Franklinton, and injured his passenger and the driver of the other […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (Office of the Gov.)– Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued the following statement on Louisiana’s declining unemployment, which saw the biggest drop among the states in the past year and is the lowest unemployment rate in 11 years. Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in June 2019 is 4.3 percent, which is a .7 […]
MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (WFLA/KFOR/CNN) – A man is accused of raping a 4-year-old girl inside of an Oklahoma McDonald’s bathroom while the child was on a field trip with her daycare class, KFOR reported. The alleged incident took place Tuesday at a McDonald’s in Midwest City. Daycare employees told police the girl had gone to […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- Three Northside alumni are taking center stage to show their community that, despite adversity, success is possible. Most may have seen these three behind a podium, performing live in concert, or even at a dance hall teaching a new line dance. It’s not about just being in the spotlight for them, but […]
A Maryville family confirms a husband and father drowned while saving his daughters from rough currents in Florida. WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WWL-TV)— Julie Pepperman and her husband, Fred, honeymooned at the beaches in Walton County, Florida, 32 years ago. Now, as her July 26 anniversary approaches, the beach has a different meaning. Pepperman told 10News […]
Hashtags are a fun way to express a photo on social media or connect with similar posts, but a Florida organization has a warning for parents who post images of their children online.
LAKE CHARLES, La.– On July 10, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies received complaint in regard to indecent behavior with a 9-year-old girl. Upon investigation it was found that between the dates of June 17-22 and July 1-7, Khalil D. Tyler, 23, of Lake Charles, had inappropriate sexual contact with the girl on numerous occasions. Tyler […]
WILMINGTON, Del. (Office of the Lt. Gov.) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser has officially been handed the reins as Chairman of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA). NLGA is the professional association for the second-highest ranking officials in all 50 states and the U.S. territories. Lt. Governor Nungesser will serve as NLGA Chairman for the next […]
KILLIAN, La.– Thursday, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A were called out shortly after 11:00pm to investigate a single vehicle fatality crash on Hwy 444 west of La Hwy 22 in Livingston Parish. The crash claimed the life of Megan Shoeman, 19, of Livingston. Upon investigation troopers found that the crash occurred as Shoeman […]
APPOMATTOX, Va. (AP) — Amid a national furor over President Donald Trump’s tweet urging four Democratic congresswomen to “go back” to their home countries, a Virginia pastor is gaining attention with a sign at his church saying “America: Love or Leave It.” ABC 13 in Lynchburg reports hundreds of people have expressed support and opposition […]
BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) is opening the third round of applications for projects and funding from the Volkswagen (VW) Mitigation Trust on August 1, 2019. Application submittal for project funding will be available through the LDEQ’s VW webpage online form: https://deq.louisiana.gov/form/volkswagen-eligible-mitigation-action-projectapplication-state-beneficiarylouisiana. The deadline to submit Environmental Mitigation Action applications […]
Experts say often times in the wake of natural disasters, scammers see that as an opportunity.
Louisiana State Police are investigating a deadly crash in Cecilia. It happened on Highway 31 near Teche Elementary. State Troopers say that one victim was involved in the single vehicle crash.
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY) – A special meeting was called in the City of St. Martinville to consider an injunction against the mayor’s husband, Lawrence Mitchell to prevent him from entering onto any city property or approaching any city official. Since December of 2018, Mayor Melinda Mitchell’s husband, Lawrence, has allegedly rubbed several city employees […]
A Kaplan man is dead after being involved in a motorcycle crash Thursday afternoon in Vermilion Parish. It happened on LA 35 near Lull Road. State Police say that while 50 year old Kendall Meyers taking a curve, his motorcycle ran of the roadway to the right. He was thrown from his motorcycle. State Troopers […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) A 20-year-old Lafayette man is facing two counts of third degree rape. Stanley Baham, was indicted on the charges Thursday. He is accused of assaulting victims in two separate cases in 2018. His bond was set at $60,000.
The following is a release from the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services BATON ROUGE – Recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may be eligible for replacement benefits for food lost due to Hurricane Barry, if they report their loss to the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) by Friday, […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- A Lafayette grand jury indicted a local man on a felony obscenity charge Thursday. Ismail Balbeisi , 42, is accused of publicly exposing himself in July, 2018, according to court records. Balbeisi initially faced a sexual battery charged when he was arrested in August, 2018. A grand jury determined not enough evidence […]
Louisiana State Police said Ashley Munoz-Delarosa, of Marrero, was arrested shortly after 2 a.m.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- A Lafayette grand jury indicted a man on a second degree murder charge for the shooting death of a 20-year-old man an apartment complex in March. Taveon Malik Leary is accused of killing Kendrick Flugence Sr. on March 24, 2019 April 4, 2019, report: The suspect responsible for the shooting death of 22-year-old […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- The father of a 2-month-old twin girl was indicted on murder and cruelty to a juvenile charges Thursday. Dwayne Richard was arrested on April 1 by Lafayette Police detectives after the hospitalized child died on March 30 from severe injuries. The girl’s mother, Ayana Ladelle, was initially arrested in the investigation, but […]
LAFAYETTE, La.(KLFY) – Leonard Espree, 56, formerly of Lafayette, was sentenced to 20 months in prison and five years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge James D. Cain Jr. for stealing nearly $300,000 from three finance companies. Espree was also ordered to pay $294,292.12 restitution. He pleaded guilty April 3, 2019. Espree was the […]