LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The Louisiana Department of Health has released a comprehensive list of COVID-19 testing sites for Region 4, which includes most of Acadiana. These sites replace the screening site that was held at the Cajundome in Lafayette. For full details, including phone numbers, Medicaid, Medicare, and cost information, download and read the […]
LAFAYETTE, La. – UL Lafayette is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank and United Way of Acadiana to establish a drive-thru food distribution site at Cajun Field for people experiencing economic hardship during the COVID-19 outbreak. The distribution site will be open from 2-4 p.m. Friday. Volunteers wearing gloves and face masks will load boxes […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (downtownlafayette.org)- Downtown Alive! and presenting sponsor Evangeline Maid have announced the next performance in the DTA! House Sessions series. Zydeco front man and “Accordion Dragon,” Corey Ledet will take over the Downtown Alive! Facebook page for a virtual concert on April 17, Friday evening at 7 p.m. Corey Ledet will perform a solo […]
BROUSSARD, La. (KLFY) A group of Acadiana businesses are sharing safety information to essential businesses on proper cleaning and disinfection among COVID-19. They are creating a resource guide on how businesses’ can provide a clean workspace during the coronavirus pandemic. President and owner of Deano’s Pizza, Tim Metcalf says the alliance has brought in Restaurant […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) One of the co-owners of the IceGators during the final years of the franchise here in Lafayette has passed away. Chuck Anselmo, Jr. died Monday. He had a true passion for the sport of hockey. He and his son Chuck bought the team from Danny Smith in 2010 under the ownership group […]
(KLFY) News Operations Manager Dwight Dugas laid his father, Alton Joseph Dugas, Sr. to rest Wednesday in private graveside services. Alton Dugas died at age 95, following a brief illness. A pubic memorial service will be held at a later date at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, the family announced. From the KLFY […]
PORT BARRE, La. (KLFY) A power outage is being reported as of 9:54 p.m. Wednesday in the town of Port Barre. According to Police Chief Deon Boudreaux, the outage affects most of the area. Boudreaux said the cause is unknown and that Entergy officials have been notified. Additionally, the police department phone lines are down […]
SCOTT, La. (KLFY) For those of you wearing face mask and wondering how to sanitize them, the Scott Fire Department says whatever you do, don’t put them in the microwave. This announcement comes after a viral social media post advised people to place the face coverings in the microwave for two to three minutes to […]
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY) 30-year-old Lolo Carlos spent a week in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital battling COVID-19. She says she will never forget the day she was allowed to go home. “Oh, I cried,” Carlos said. On April 3, Carlos was released from the hospital after spending six nights and seven days there, fighting […]
GRAND COTEAU, La. (KLFY) Many organizations are barely hanging on while others are dipping into general operating funds to get by. In Grand Coteau, Hansberry Adult Day Health Care staff delivered essential items to their stay-at-home residents. 83-year-old Frederick Guillot of Grand Coteau spent quality time at Hansberry before they had to close due to […]