St. Bernard Parish Fire Chief Thomas Stone said one of the units at the plant exploded and they were battling what he called a small fire. ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. (WWL-TV) — An explosion at the Valero plant in St. Bernard Parish rocked the area and could be felt across the river in Algiers as […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A Lafayette law firm is offering uniformed first responders a free lunch on Wednesday, April 15 as thanks for their role in the COVID-19 crisis. Broussard & David will offer a burger, chips and drink from Judice Inn (3134 Johnston Street) to first responders from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It […]
A medium to high threat for severe weather is expected on Easter Sunday across the deep south. In Acadiana, the Storm Prediction Center has much of the area outlined in their “Enhanced Risk” Outlook. This is considered a 3 out of a 5 for likelihood to see severe storms within an area, where 5 is […]
LAFAYETTE, La. — This holy week will be like none other Christians can remember. Faith leaders are urging everyone to celebrate alone, only with their household, and break or postpone some of our traditions. “It’s very natural for us to want to get together with family and friends and loved ones during times of religious […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The ArtWalk sponsored by downtown Lafayette will be virtual this Saturday. Instead of taking a stroll downtown, people will be scrolling down their phones. “We’re being really creative of figuring out how to pivot all of these normal gatherings and events that we have,” said Downtown Lafayette Organization Director Maureen Dugas […]
Rumors and accusations have been spreading on social media that American scientist and Harvard Professor Dr. Charles Lieber, as well two Chinese nationals, created COVID-19 in a lab. According to the Department of Justice, that has not been proven. The truth is they were all arrested back in February, but in separate cases, and were […]
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — Sonia Malbrough says her father, Morris Lewis Jr., caught coronavirus while living at Senior Village Nursing Home in Opelousas. On April 6, the virus claimed his life. “He was a hard worker, easy-going, very humble,” Malbrough said about her father. He was loved by many, she said, but during the last […]
People we spoke with say they will celebrate Easter in different ways during the pandemic. News 10’s Mark Rigsby has more on how they will observe the most holy day of the year.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- According to experts, it is not believed pets can be infected with COVID-19 or can spread the disease. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner, Dr. Mike Strain, is urging domestic pet owners to not abandon or surrender their pets for fear of getting the coronavirus from them. “It is not felt […]