LAFAYETTE, LA — Under the Lafayette courthouse, down a steep staircase, and far from the light of day, is the voice you want to hear when in need of help. “911. Where’s your emergency?”, Lafayette Parish 911 operators repeat 700 times a day, thousands more during a hurricane. For 36 years, Lafayette 911 and the […]
Tonight’s high school football scores and highlights from throughout Acadiana.
(CBS News)- President Trump has approved the deployment of U.S. forces to Saudi Arabia that will be defensive in nature, top military officials said Friday. After meeting with the president, Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs Chairman Joseph Dunford informed reporters at the Pentagon about the provision of military support to Saudi Arabia and […]
OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KNOE) – Authorities have arrested a man accused of raping a child. 35-year-old Brandon Brown was arrested Thursday on charges of first-degree rape and molestation of a juvenile. Court records state that the victim told investigators that it happened on Labor Day in a secluded area near the Forsythe boat ramp. Another incident […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- Deputies with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested two suspects Friday afternoon in a narcotics investigation. A search was conducted into a home in the 400 block of Adelma Street, where deputies found various drugs and two illegal firearms, LPSO spokesman John Mowell said. During the investigation, Isiah Mouton, was arrested on […]
JENNINGS, La. (KLFY)- Several blighted properties in Jennings will be demolished in the coming weeks to help with the beautification of the city and to make room for investors. “Right now we have almost 40, adjudicated properties that are deplorable,” said Mayor Henry Guinn. He tells News 10 that taking down these properties would not […]
We’ll have game highlights from throughout Acadiana tonight at 10 p.m.!
You can keep up with traffic updates at 511la.org. LAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY)- Parts of Interstate 10 remain closed in Louisiana and Texas because of flooding related to Tropical Storm Imelda. “We’re hoping to reopen it as soon as we’re given the word, but we have this closure in place at the request of Texas […]
Around the world Friday, young people inspired by 16-year-old Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg are "striking" to demand action on climate change.