KAPLAN, La.- Officers with the Kaplan Police Department conducted a narcotics investigation near the Kaplan Elementary School, in the early morning, on Thursday. Two subjects were found on the roadway between the school and the softball fields. Upon investigation it was found that the two were in possession of several narcotics and paraphernalia. Damien Benoit […]
(CNN) — The Amazon is burning — and humans are likely to blame. Environmental organizations and researchers say the wildfires blazing in the Brazilian rainforest were set by cattle ranchers and loggers who want to clear and utilize the land, emboldened by the country’s pro-business president. “The vast majority of these fires are human-lit,” said […]
LAFAYETTE, La.- UL students will begin moving into the new Heritage at Cajun Village apartments, on Friday, August 23 at 7:00am. Traffic may be impacted, all day on Johnston Street at St. Julien Avenue and E. Lewis Street, due their activities. Drivers passing through that area may wish to either give themselves a little extra […]
RUSTON, La. – (8/21/19) A joint investigation between the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations and the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a suspect from a 2004 missing person investigation. In July of 2004, the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation after the family of Cheryl Williams reported her […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — (8/21/19) A powerful Louisiana business lobbying group wants a Republican for governor, but isn’t choosing between the two major GOP contenders challenging Democratic incumbent John Bel Edwards. PACs for the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry announced Wednesday they will support both U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham and businessman Eddie Rispone […]
(CBS NEWS)- Stunning new video shows the world’s most famous shipwreck may soon be lost at sea. Scientists who took the pictures say the Titanic is disappearing. They estimate it could be completely gone within 20 years, eaten away by bacteria, marine life and sea currents. Ian Lee reports.
Isle de Jean Charles, La. (CBS NEWS)- Tropical Storm Chantal, churning in the north Atlantic, is no threat to land at the moment. But it’s expected to be an above-average hurricane season, which is bad news for Native Americans on a small island off the Louisiana coast. Rising waters are swallowing up their island, making […]
Celebration of Life & Remembrance – Live Coverage
Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco: Honor ProcessionThursday, August 22 (LPB & Online)12:30-12:45PM* Honor Procession*Times are approximate and will continue to conclusion.
Posted by Louisiana Public Broadcasting on Thursday, August 22, 2019BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY)- The interfaith memorial service for the late Governor Kathleen Blanco is just wrapping up in the Capital City at Saint Joseph’s Cathedral. It has truly been a beautiful send off for Gov. Blanco who, as we know, lost her long battle with cancer last weekend, but not before she celebrated her […]
There is a heavy police presence near Greene and Kentucky Streets in Jeanerette following reports of a vehicle crash and shooting late Wednesday evening. Marshal Furnis Martin said police responded to the crash and on arrival found that a large crowd had gathered at the intersection just after 9 p.m. Martin said as police were […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- The Lafayette City-Parish Council is in waiting mode. The council will vote next month to set aside to help in dredging the Vermilion River. Fred Theriot’s home is near the borderline of Lafayette Parish and St. Martin Parish. Theriot’s home is also near a sign that reads no dredging. Theriot says that’s […]
UPDATE: Authorities have not released the name of the homicide victim, but we spoke to a man who says his cousin was killed Wednesday night. “Abbeville is really unsafe. You don’t know who is going to gun you down.” Pastor Lawrence Levy, cousin killed Calls for the violence to end. “This didn’t have to happen”, […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (Leigh Guidry/The Advertiser)- As the population ages, the need for skilled health care workers and the desire for care at home is growing. So industry and educational leaders are working together to include curriculum and hands-on training about home health-care in nursing programs. LHC Group has partnered with South Louisiana Community College to create […]
ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (KLFY)- St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s deputies are on the scene of a commercial fire in the 4600 block of Bridge Street Highway. One lane of traffic is currently shut down due to fire trucks being on the roadway, the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s said. Please find an alternate route to avoid […]
VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY)- People in the city of Ville Platte are speaking out saying that this cemetery is not being well kept up. News 10 headed to Ville Platte’s City Hall to figure out who is responsible for cleaning it up. There, they said the city is in charge of keeping the cemetery clean. […]
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY) – The parents of a one-year-old who was allegedly hit by a teacher are speaking out, issuing a warning to other parents with nonverbal children in the care of others. When school started last week, the parents of 19-month-old Gunner Prejean were under the impression they were leaving their son in […]
A 44-year-old Breaux Bridge woman has been arrested after police say she embezzled more than $400,000 from her employer. Casie Lynn Breaux surrendered to police Wednesday following a warrant that she allegedly stole over $400,000 from her employer by attempting to manipulate the accounting system. She was arrested on a charge of felony theft over […]