ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (KLFY) — With the rapid spread of coronavirus, it was only a matter before it claimed the life of an Acadiana resident. Thursday night, a Breaux Bridge man became a victim of COVID-19, and today, his family has a sobering message for all who have ears to hear. “My brother was […]
NEW ORLEANS (WWL-TV) — Bobby Hebert, Sr., father of former New Orleans Saints quarterback and WWL Radio host Bobby Hebert, has died after testing positive for coronavirus, the radio station reported. He was 81. WWL Radio confirmed his death Saturday. The son first revealed his father’s coronavirus diagnosis in an emotional interview on WWL Radio Friday […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Two upcoming webinars could help local business owners navigate their way through the state’s response to COVID-19. One Acadiana and regional business resource partners – including LEDA, Opportunity Machine, Downtown Development Authority, Louisiana Small Business Center at UL Lafayette, Acadiana Workforce Solutions, Acadiana Planning Commission, United Way of Acadiana, and other […]
LAFAYETTE, La. — Friday afternoon Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory one person has officially died from coronavirus in Lafayette Parish. “It is with a very heavy heart that we announce that we have officially recorded our first death from COVID-19 here in Lafayette Parish”, began Guillory during the daily press briefing. No age or additional information […]
(CBS News) — Americans may have to make do with chocolate eggs this Easter, as the real ones could prove elusive. Along with hand sanitizer and toilet paper, consumers hunkering down due to the coronavirus have been filling up their shopping carts with eggs — lots of eggs. “It’s created a shortage in a tight window of explosive […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) — The Louisiana Department of Insurance issued an emergency rule earlier today (March 27) that keeps insurance companies from canceling or failing to renew policies while the state deals with the COVID-19 emergency. “The ongoing impact of the stay at home order has touched households and businesses throughout Louisiana and this […]
CHURCH POINT, La. (KLFY) — A small business in Church Point is creating T-shirts with a message — “Faith over fear.” “I was trying to come up with something to promote peace and show people you can overcome this,” said Buggy Town Ink owner Kim LeDoux. LeDoux is producing “Faith over fear” T-shirts. She wants […]
Local gun shops we spoke with in Lafayette Parish say they’ve seen a surge in gun and ammo sales, due to fear created by the Coronavirus pandemic. News 10’s Mark Rigsby went to Louisiana Gun Shop in Broussard, and Barney’s Police Supplies in Carencro.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- If you’re finding it hard to stay home right now, imagine how it would feel to be a doctor or nurse. Health care workers don’t have the luxury of holing up in their homes to shield themselves from the coronavirus. An Acadiana nurse shares the challenges of healthcare workers overcoming the spread […]
BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (KLFY)- Three people who died from coronavirus here in St. Martin Parish were ages 89, 70 and 41-year-old man named Roderick Martinez. News 10 spoke with Martinez’s friend, who said the father of six was healthy just two weeks ago. Darren Benoit said he wants to remember his friend as beloved son, […]