SULPHUR, La. (AP) – The U.S. Department of Labor says a southwest Louisiana contractor operating in Louisiana, Texas and Florida has paid $495,900 in back wages to 411 workers. The department said in a news release Tuesday that Versa Integrity Group Inc. of Sulphur, Louisiana, erroneously classified wages as per diem payments. It says that […]
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has passed an $8.3 billion measure to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak in hopes of reassuring a fearful public and accelerating the government’s response. The money would pay for a multifaceted attack on a virus that is spreading more widely every day, sending financial markets spiraling, disrupting travel and potentially […]
Princess Cruises has canceled the trip to Hawaii, and all guests will receive a refund, according to officials.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA) — Walmart released a letter to employees on Thursday morning that restricts business travel in response to concern over the coronavirus. The letter states that all international travel will be “business-critical trips,” which applies to all markets in which they operate. Any trip must be approved by the Executive Council member for […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Lafayette firefighters are on scene responding to a large commercial fire in the 300 block of South Chestnut at the intersection of Lee Avenue. Soon after 11 a.m., firefighters stated they believed the the fire was under control, but it quickly extended to the attic and vented the roof. The second floor […]
Cajun Claws Seafood Boilers (View menu) Item featured on Acadiana Eats: Five-pound crawfish and shrimp combo Deep-fried Bayou Bend Burger Address: 175 Frontage Road, Rayne, LA 70578 Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. What great grub spot should Gerald visit next? Tell him your ideas and follow all of his food […]
According to WHO, coronavirus may stick to banknotes for several days, potentially increasing the chance of contracting the virus.
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY)– The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) is holding a public meeting for proposed changes to LA 182 in Opelousas. The changes would bring the conversion of the existing 4-lane undivided section of road into a 3-lane roadway with a two-way left turn lane. This beginning at the intersection of LA […]
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) Opelousas Police Investigator PFC Michael Hidalgo explains it’s obvious Phillip DeWoody of Ville Platte would know the areas where’s he’s accused of kidnapping two women; one who’s body was found in St. Landry Parish. “He’s lived in Ville Platte for a while and I am sure that he knew the area from […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- A 27-year-old Breaux Bridge man has been arrested in connection with a Feb. 25, 2020 shooting inside a banquet hall on St. Antoine Street. Cody Williams was arrested in New Iberia on by the Lafayette Police Department and U.S. Marshal’s Service Violent Offender Task Force on Thursday. He was arrested and booked […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Here at News 10, we honor women who are making a difference in our community through our Women Impacting Acadiana series. This month, we meet the woman behind connecting faith and businesses to build a stronger region. News Ten’s Lora Lavigne introduces us to the founder of Love Acadiana. Cindy Dilena is […]
“Failure’s not an option for me this time” LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- A small chorus of “good lucks” concluded a June, 2019, parole hearing that released a man now at the center of two kidnapping investigations. It was noted that 52-year-old Phillip DeWoody had spent nearly half of his life behind bars. He made up time […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) The Catholic Diocese in Lafayette is making temporary changes to mass, because of the concern that the cornoavirus might come to Louisiana. “Most of the new directives, the new norms, are centered around the distribution of Holy Communion, within the context of the liturgy. Just to try to make it as safe […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) With the incredible food scene in Lafayette, it probably won’t come as a surprise to anyone that Lafayette-area residents face a battle of the bulge when it comes to their waist size. A new WalletHub survey listed Lafayette as the 10th most overweight and obese city in the U.S. WalletHub’s experts analyzed […]
RAYNE, La. (KLFY) The Rayne Police Department is investigating individuals throwing large quantities of counterfeit $100 bills out of a silver sedan at several different intersections in the area. The bills were marked “FOR MOTION PICTURE PURPOSES,” according to Rayne police. Anyone knowing the identity of these offenders should contact the Rayne Police Department. Police […]
PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Five children and 13 adults were killed when a tornado tore through Putnam County early Tuesday morning. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter released the names of the victims Wednesday morning: Jessica Clark – Female in 30s Amanda Cole – 34-year-old female Hattie Collins – 4-year-old female Dawson Curtis – 6 […]
(CBS)– Hand sanitizer is flying off store shelves in the U.S. as individuals and businesses stock up on supplies to protect them against coronavirus infection. Public health experts advise that cleaning your hands with either soap and water, or an alcohol-based solution, is one of the best ways to avoid infection — guidance the public appears […]