ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) – A homeowner on La. 35 South in Vermilion Parish shot and killed an alleged burglar in the early morning hours Thursday. Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Public Information Officer Cpt. Drew David said 911 received a call at around 2:15 a.m. The homeowner, who has not been publicly identified, confirmed that he had […]
The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office confirms that a body was found along I-10 in Ascension Parish in the Eastbound lane near exit LA 73. “It was discovered at 1:00 p.m by a state worker who was cutting grass,” the department said. This is a developing story, more information will be provided as it becomes available.
NEW ORLEANS, La. (KLFY)- State Police have arrested a suspect accused of posing as a handicapped man for sexual pleasure. Rutledge “Rory” Deas, 29, faces 10 counts of sexual battery and human trafficking (labor) and one count of possession of a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance. Troopers’ investigation revealed that Deas reportedly used social media […]
Politico reported Thursday that the RNC is doubling its investment in the hotly contested race for final get-out-the-vote efforts. NEW ORLEANS (WWL-TV) — The Republican National Committee is reportedly spending another $1 million into the Louisiana governor’s race just days before election day. Politico reported Thursday that the RNC is doubling its investment in the hotly […]
Jennifer Abelseth was captured after the sheriff’s office received information that she may be located in Tangipahoa Parish. WASHINGTON PARISH, La. (WWL-TV) — A mother accused of kidnapping her four children after she and her husband lost custody of them last week has been captured, according to the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jennifer Abelseth was […]
Not freezing this morning but conditions are still cold across Acadiana as temperatures dip into the lower 40s. I expect temperatures to stay stuck in the 40s throughout the day under overcast skies. A low pressure system working through the area will increase rain chances to 60% for today. On and off showers with light […]
MELVILLE, LA — On Wednesday morning Louisiana’s Legislative Auditor listed 18 towns and villages as fiscally distressed, among them are four inside Acadiana. Washington, Melville, Basile, and Baldwin were all listed as places that may not be able to continue to provide basic services. So we reached out to each town and traveled to Melville […]
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Louisiana Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards will meet with campaign volunteers in his Shreveport office on Thursday to thank them for their hard work while supporting his re-election campaign. According to the Gov. John Bel Edwards Campaign, Gov. Edwards will also speak to the media and address what President Donald Trump […]
The Louisiana Department of Health agreed to pay millions to resolve allegations that it submitted false and inflated Medicaid claims for long-term nursing home and hospice care.
A heated debate was expected at the Lafayette Parish School Board meeting on Wednesday. The issue – a proposal to redistribute sales tax money that gives bonuses to teachers. The president of the Lafayette Chapter of the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana, Juanita Hall, knows about the recommendation to give a portion of the checks […]
In October, St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Kyra Cole called the front office of a Broussard apartment complex, complaining that a child would not stop screaming at the pool. According to a voicemail News 10 obtained, Cole then said if she were to go outside, she would probably drown the child. “This same kid […]
There are just a few days left until the run-off election. Voters will cast their ballots Saturday. The two candidates running for Lafayette Mayor-President are making their final push for votes heading down the stretch. The energy and optimism is still strong with both (I) Carlee Alm-Labar and (R) Josh Guillory. Both candidates have a […]