LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) – Here’s some of today’s top stories to know before you head out the door: Lafayette Police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday morning on Surrey Street. One man says he was involved in a fight with unknown men, when the men allegedly began shooting at him. State Police were called […]
When talking’ about Swamp Pop Music, everyone should know that the Godfather of swamp pop is ” Warren Storm”. A Louisiana native, born in Abbeville, La. , Warren has been in the music atmosphere since an early age.His father was a drummer, fiddler, and french accordion player. Warren’sdream was to become an entertainer also, and so […]
Warmer weather will build in for the first half of the work week. High temperatures over the next few days are expected be in the 70s to lower 80s. Rain chances return on Tuesday with isolated rain possible. Showers and storms look even likelier for Wednesday along with a low threat for severe weather. The […]
(KLFY)- After serving the Oil Center for many years, Piccadilly is closing its doors for the last time. “I’ve been coming to Piccadilly for quite a long time now since UL days and it’s going to leave fond memories here. I grew up in this community and Piccadilly is a fond restaurant to my family […]
Vice President Mike Pence will be in Baton Rouge on Monday. He is heading to Louisiana to campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone, Rispone’s campaign confirmed on Friday. Pence will deliver remarks at the Eddie Rispone for Governor Reception. Later that evening, the Vice President will travel to Killeen, Texas. Rispone is headed to a […]
Piccadilly restaurant in Lafayette’s Oil Center closed its doors for good Sunday at 4 p.m. after 58 years in business. For fans of the local cafeteria-style eatery, it is truly the end of an era. A huge crowd turned out on the last day and ordered their final Pic-a-dilly meal which consists of an entree, two […]
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A funeral for Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney, a Birmingham toddler who was murdered after being abducted from a birthday party on Oct. 12, is taking place this afternoon. McKinney’s funeral begins at 1 p.m. at New Beginnings Christian Ministry, where her mother previously attended services. A live stream of the service will […]
UL Lafayette has announced the Grand Marshal for the 2019 Homecoming Parade. Alum and Lafayette native Bryson “Cupid” Bernard will serve as Grand Marshal for the parade which begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 2 and rolls down Johnston St. and St. Mary Blvd. The parade will begin at Blackham Coliseum and end by the […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — After nearly a year of restoration work, a rolltop desk that belonged to the first president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is back on display with other furniture from his office. While the matching chair, shelves and card file had kept their original golden oak color, someone had painted […]
LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (WWBT) – An AMBER Alert has been issued for a missing endangered teenage girl believed to be with a 33-year-old man. Officials say Isabel Shae Hicks, 14, is believed to be in extreme danger. A joint press conference about Isabel Hicks was held Thursday at the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office. “Isabel, I […]
Note: The first College Football Playoff Rankings of the 2019 season will be released on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at approximately 8 p.m. CT. LSU (8-0, 4-0 SEC) has an open date this weekend prior to its annual meeting against current No. 1-ranked Alabama on Nov. 9 at 2:39 p.m. CT. AP Top 25Oct. 27, 2019 Rank, Team (Record), […]
Washington D.C. (CBS NEWS)- President Trump said Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the founder and head of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), died in a “daring and dangerous” raid by U.S. commandos on Sunday, ending a yearslong manhunt for the most wanted terrorist in the world. “Last night, the United States brought the world’s number one […]