LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel has announced new directives for Catholic church parishes throughout the Diocese of Lafayette that will become effective at 5 p.m. Monday, in accordance with the “Stay At Home” order issued yesterday by Governor John Bel Edwards. Bishop Deshotel therefore urges everyone in our area to heed the Governor’s […]
NEW ORLEANS, La. (KLFY) – The leader of the New Orleans Archdiocese says he has tested positive for coronavirus. In a note sent to his fellow clergy Monday, Archbishop Gregory Aymond revealed that he tested positive for the virus after he began feeling ill. “Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, I have been feeling fine,” he said […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory attempted to clarify essential services in light of a pending stay-at-home order from the state that is set to go into effect at 5 p.m. today (March 23). Download and read more information below: Among the industries and businesses deemed essential are: Grocery stores Hardware and building […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) Beginning at 5 p.m. Monday and until April 13, the Louisiana Lottery will close its Baton Rouge headquarters, regional prize payment offices statewide and distribution center to both employees and the public in order to comply with the Governor’s stay-at-home mandate issued Sunday. During this time of emergency, the Lottery Office […]
SHREVEPORT, La (KTAL/KMSS) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases is rising daily and more people are being asked to stay at home, but for some people home is not a safe place. According to Shreveport Domestic Violence Safe House manager Jeri Rider, the number of cases is rising each week and the shelter is […]
VERMILION PARISH, La. (KLFY) Grab-and-go breakfast and lunch services will continue Monday at the six designated schools in Vermilion Parish, Interim Superintendent Brad Prudhomme announced Sunday. The meal pick-up service takes place from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. through drive-thru. The sites open for service are: Cecil Picard Elementary Dozier Elementary Eaton Park Elementary Gueydan […]
WASHINGTON -(ABC4 News) – Senator Mitt Romney has been ordered to immediately self-quarantine after Senator Paul tested positive for coronavirus. In a statement from Senators Romney’s Communications team they said, “Since Senator Romney sat next to Senator Paul for extended periods in recent days and consistent with CDC guidance, the attending physician has ordered him […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’s ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ship mobile hospital centers to the hard-hit states of Washington, California and New York amid the coronavirus pandemic. For New York, that would mean another 1,000 hospital beds. Trump is also revealing for the first time the number of respirators […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Following the news that Governor John Bel Edwards had issued a state-wide stay-at-home order to take effect at 5 p.m. March 23, 2020 through April 12, 2020, Mayor-President Josh Guillory says his office is coordinating with the Governor’s office to obtain greater clarity and provide guidance on our local compliance with these […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — With Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ stay-at-home order issued Sunday, many may be wondering if they are allowed to leave the home and go to work. RELATED: Gov. John Bel Edwards issues statewide shelter-in-place order in response to COVID-19 The Governor previously ordered all K-12 public schools, casinos, bars movie […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Lafayette Consolidated Government said the volume remains low at the free COVID-19 screening site at the Cajundome. As such, no other drive-thru testing sites will be opened at this time. That information came from the LCG’s Facebook page today, where officials say 100 vehicles made it through the screening point. Of […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) Following Gov. John Bel Edwards statewide “stay at home” order that goes into effect at 5 p.m. Monday, March 23, our newsroom was flooded with calls from residents who said they would voluntarily comply with the orders but had more questions. The order calls for people to remain home unless performing necessary functions […]