With the new year comes the official start Carnival season! Here is a schedule of events provided by our partners at The Daily Advertiser: Krewe of Xanadu — Feb. 21, Cajundome. Krewe of Triton — Feb. 22, Cajundome, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Krewe of Bonaparte — Feb. 24, Cajundome. Greater SWLA Mardi Gras Association — public ball, Feb. 25, Heymann Performing […]
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY)- An appeal filed the St. Martin Parish Council in an effort to overturn a district judge’s decision favoring a business on Lake Martin will be heard by a Third Circuit panel over the next few weeks. The first hearing was scheduled for Tuesday. According to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, […]
A potent system will be impacting the deep south this coming Friday and Saturday, which could lead to a multi-day severe event across many states. The highest threat for impacts to Acadiana are expected to be felt on Saturday morning. Most global models, the Euro is shown below, showcase a powerful line of storms moving […]
A Rogers man pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and illegal possession of a firearm after he admitted to taking turns with a neighbor testing a bulletproof vest last year, according to Benton County prosecuting attorney Nathan Smith.
JENA, La. — Early this morning, a school bus for the LaSalle Parish School System caught fire and has been declared a total loss. Thankfully, no students had been picked up before the bus went up in flames. According to a Facebook post by The Jena Times, instruments on the bus started showing abnormal readings […]
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – There are new details in one of the Upstate’s most shocking cases of alleged sexual assault in recent memory. It involves a Greenville man who had his penis severed by a woman he is believed to have sexually assaulted in August 2019. WSPA obtained the recordings of 911 calls made by […]
A religious brother in Louisiana is a die-hard fan of the LSU Tigers. Brother Rube of the Antioch Baptist Church in Farmerville laid out his allegiance for the Tigers on the sign seen below: So who is going to say a little extra prayer on Sunday for the “Fighting Tigers?”
Girl Scouts of the USA has announced a new cookie flavor just in time for the 2020 Girl Scout Cookie season, which begins on Friday. Lemon-Ups join the national 2020 lineup, along with favorites such as Thin Mints, Samoas, and Trefoils. According to GSUSA, Lemon-Ups are a crispy lemon cookie baked with messages inspired by […]
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office is searching for 20-year-old Terrick Chavis. Officials say he is wanted on two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder as well as multiple other felony charges. If you know Chavis’ whereabouts, or have any other information, please contact the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office at (337) 232-9211, Crime Stoppers at (337) […]
A couple in England is celebrating their “lifelong dreams” coming true after winning the lottery just days before their teenage son was declared cancer-free.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- As Coach O, Heisman Winner Joe Burrow, and the rest of the LSU Tigers prepare to take on Clemson in the College Football Playoff National Championship, officials are warning people of ticket scammers.Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is encouraging all those who want to watch the game in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to […]
NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY)- Improved public safety is on its away to Iberia Parish, and it’s been nearly 20 years in the making, one official said. “Finally, we’re going to be seeing these arms and lights being put up and save lives in the middle of New Iberia,” New Iberia City Councilman David Broussard said. […]
Apparently Ladd-Peebles didn’t expect so many @RaginCajunsFB fans! https://t.co/CwA3r32bHT — George Faust (@georgefaust10) January 7, 2020 Both teams are on the board 7-3 @MiamiOHFootball leads @RaginCajunsFB in the @LT_Bowl. 2nd quarter 6:32 to play in the 1st Half @KLFY — George Faust (@georgefaust10) January 7, 2020 After a facemasking penalty, the @MiamiOHFootball team scores 1st. […]
ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY)- Brad Prudhomme has been named interim superintendent of schools in Vermilion Parish. Prudhomme is presently the school district’s Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance. The superintendent seat was vacated by Jerome Puyau, who announced his resignation after he reached a settlement with the school board in December. Puyau stepped down before the […]
WASHINGTON — The furniture chain Pier 1 Imports says it will close up to 450 stores and is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy. In that process the retailer is said to be planning to cut about 40% of its staff, according to reporting by Bloomberg. The 450 stores the home goods brand says it is […]
SCOTT, La. (KLFY)- The city of Scott held their annual Mardi Gras flag raising today to kick off the Carnival season. Mayor Jan-Scott Richard said it’s a wonderful time to celebrate the culture, bring people together and have a good time. The Scott Mardi Gras Ball will be held January 18 and the parade is […]
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