LAFAYETTE, La., (KLFY)- The Lafayette Police Department is investigating a body found Monday morning on the 100 block of Davis Street in F E ‘Pa’ Davis Park. Investigators said the body, which is identified as a white man in his 20s, was discovered around 9 a.m. The cause of death is unknown at this time, […]
Following multiple vehicle-related deaths, Louisiana State Police troopers took to Facebook to remind people to practice safety when driving. In their post, they shared some chilling statistics. From December 5-8, troopers saw: 6 deadly crashes 8 total deaths from those 1 additional death from a previous crash 2 involved pedestrians 1 involved a bicyclist impairment […]
OPELOUSAS, La., (KLFY) — Louisiana State Police (LSP) arrested a Washington man as the suspected hit and run driver who killed two Opelousas pedestrians Saturday night (Dec. 7). LSP Troop I Public Information Officer Thomas Gossen said troopers determined Michael S. Thibodeaux was the driver of the vehicle that killed Kizzy Greene, 42, and Angela […]
Welton “Wick” Pierce, of Zachary is still missing. It has been 43 days since Pierce disappeared on the morning of October 27. The Zachary Police Department said Pierce was “last seen wearing a blue short sleeve light snap up shirt, grey pull on shorts” and crocks. More information can be found in the picture attached […]
A 20-year-old local football coach was arrested over the weekend and bonded out of the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Taylor Wilson was an assistant football coach for the Central High School Wildcats when allegations surfaced that Wilson sent two students “inappropriate messages through the cell phone application, “SnapChat.” The affidavit states that the two […]
According to Lafayette Fire Department officials, a fire broke out at a vacant house around 6 Monday morning. LFD representative Alton Trahan says the house, on the 200 block of 2nd Street, has been vacant for about two years but was completely accessible to the public. He says ‘squatters’ may be behind the fire. LFD […]
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (WISH) — An Arkansas police officer was “ambushed and executed” in the department parking lot, according to the police chief. KFTA reports that Fayetteville Police Officer Stephen Carr was shot and killed Saturday night as he sat in his patrol car. He was waiting for his partner at the start of their shift. “We’ve […]
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV) – Family members tell News 3 the child’s name was Ameer Frazier. Police said he died after suffering severe injuries in an accident in the staging area after Saturday’s Bluffton Christmas Parade. Ameer’s Aunt describes him as a bright-eyed boy with limitless potential. “He was a little boy that was determined and […]
LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) – Here’s some of today’s top stories to know before you head out the door: Police in New Iberia are searching for the suspect wanted in connection to a deadly shooting. Dominic George faces multiple charges including first degree murder, and attempted first degree murder. One person was killed, another injured in […]
The New Orleans Saints fell to the San Francisco 49ers at home 48-46. A win would have put the Saints in control of securing home field advantage in the playoffs. 49ers kicker Robbie Gould nailed a 30 yard field goal with 0:02 left in the game to win it for San Francisco. Tonight featured two […]
New Iberia Police are investigating the city’s latest homicide after one man was found shot to death, and another man was found injured late Saturday night. Police were called to a scene in the 600 block of S. Corinne Street near Lombard Street around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. On arrival, police say, they discovered a male […]
MOBILE, Ala., (KLFY) — The UL Ragin’ Cajuns, coming off their first 10-win season, have accepted an invitation to play the Miami of Ohio Red Hawks. The LendingTree Bowl — formerly the Dollar General Bowl — will take place on Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN. The game will be at Ladd Peebles Stadium […]