GRETNA, La. (AP) – A judge told a Louisiana woman she was the “monster” in her toddler son’s life, and sentenced her to life in prison for killing the 2-year-old, 15-pound boy. The Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office says in a news release that Judge Danyelle Taylor sentenced 29-year-old Twyena Thomas on Monday, the two-year […]
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB)– The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a report of an attempted rape of an elderly woman. According to the report, on September 29, an elderly woman said she saw a shadow inside her home. She walked from her bedroom to the living room to investigate, but since she did not see anyone, […]
The governor’s race tops the Louisiana ballot. John Bel Edwards is trying to win reelection to a second term and faces five opponents. NEW ORLEANS (WWL-TV)— Let this guide be your vote of confidence as you fill out your ballot. Make sure you can vote in Louisiana — and find your polling place. To check […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY)- The Louisiana Watershed Initiative released its action plan for a $1 billion grant.When the flood of 2016 hit our area, state leaders wanted to fundamentally change how we approach flood prevention. Right now, each city and parish is in charge of their own approach.But this action plan calls for a watershed-based […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- Lafayette Parish voters are just 12 days away from selecting their next Mayor-President. This week, we’re profiling all five candidates vying for the spot. Carlos Harvin expressed his views as the campaign trail heats up. It’s all about diversity for the Democrat. He’s a minister who plans to take his work outside […]
LIVINGSTON, La. (AP) – A former Louisiana state senator has died after being injured in a car crash. Louisiana State Police say former Sen. Heulette “Clo” Fontenot Jr. died Sunday at a hospital. He was 58 years old. Fontenot served two terms as a state senator, from 1996 until 2008. State Police said Fontenot was […]
JENNINGS, La. (KLFY)- A Jennings man faces multiple criminal charges including attempted first degree murder after he allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend and shot into her bedroom. According to the Jennings Police Department, officers responded to a shots fired call Sunday night. During the investigation detectives learned the suspect, identified as 21-year-old Nathan Riley, had allegedly […]
The summer-like heat and humidity is ramping up for the work week. Each day will see temperatures start in the mid-70s before they climb near 90° every afternoon. The humidity is much higher compared to last week so the heat index will reach the lower 100s in most of Acadiana during the hottest part of […]
A 9-year-old boy is at a local hospital after an ATV crash late Sunday afternoon. It happened on Hwy. 83, south of Glencoe in St. Mary Parish. According to St. Mary Parish Fire Chief Clarence Clark, a preliminary investigation has revealed that the 9-year-old boy was on the ATV with his father, on the highway […]
(CNN) – The Food and Drug Administration is recalling some dog food over salmonella concerns. The agency is warning pet owners to stay away from ‘Performance Dog’ brand frozen, raw pet food produced on or after July 22, 2019. It says samples tested positive for salmonella and listeria. The FDA says performance dog raw pet […]
Two people died in a house fire Sunday afternoon in Lafayette Parish, according to the Lafayette Parish Fire Department. Firefighters responded to the fire in the 700 block of Colorado Road just after 2:00 p.m. to find the home fully engulfed in flames, spokesperson Alton Trahan said. The neighbors informed first responders that two people […]
A 16-year-old girl has been missing since Friday and the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating her. Markena Miller was last seen near her home Friday night. She is described as 5’2″ and 100lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. Detectives say Miller is an endangered runaway. Anyone with […]