ALEXANDRIA, La. (KLFY) A 55-year-old Pineville man is in custody on a multiple felony charges including first degree rape ad sexual battery of a victim under 13. The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office began its investigation on April 8, 2020, following a report of criminal conduct involving juveniles in the Tioga area. Detectives identified Paul Douglas […]
MONROE, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Louisiana Association of School Superintendents has published a letter addressing the loss of learning concern many have since schools closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents along with school districts across the state are worried about the impact the lack of face-to-face learning is having on children. The concern has also […]
(CBS News)- The number of people who were infected and died from the new coronavirus in China’s central city of Wuhan, where the world’s first infections were reported, has been revised upwards significantly. CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports that China admitted Friday that about 50% more people died of the disease in Wuhan than previously reported. […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- A Lafayette Parish juvenile is facing charges stemming from multiple social media posts involving child pornography, authorities said. Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives were contacted in reference to various Instagram accounts which were being used to sexually exploit Acadiana area high school students. On Thursday, April 16, 2020, detectives identified and arrested […]
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – “I was at home thinking about the surreal environment that we find ourselves in. I just wondered if there was a way we could turn COVID-19 on its head a bit.” Deborah Sternberg, a philanthropist and business executive out of Baton Rouge, believes she’s done just that, spear-heading the “19 Thanks” […]
A week removed from the severe weather outbreak that impacted the deep south Easter Sunday, another severe event is expected this coming Sunday, April 19th, 2020. Acadiana was fortunate last Sunday as a cap in the atmosphere suppressed the severe threat within our area but we will not have that in place this coming Sunday. […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- Some Lafayette Parish small businesses will be permitted to re-open if they adhere to social distancing guidelines. Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory was joined other parish elected officials Thursday to announce a “safe-shopping clarification” on business guidelines that he says align with state COVID-19 mitigation. Small businesses, such as furniture stores, jewelry stores and mom-and-pop grocery stores can operate business hours as long as […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — UPDATE: The Scott location for the grab-and-go meals has been halted due to traffic issues. Food has been extended to the other meal station sites. ORIGINAL: Five grab-and-go meal locations will be opening on Tuesday for children across Lafayette as part of a partnership between the Three O’Clock Project and Boys […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Five grab-and-go meal locations will be opening on Tuesday for children across Lafayette as part of a partnership between the Three O’Clock Project and Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana. The five locations will be handing out seven days’ worth of food for each child, including breakfast and lunch. No registration […]