LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- Severe weather is moving into the region, which is expected to cause wind damage. A viewer submitted this photo of a toppled roof on 6th Street in Mamou. The Storm Prediction Center has all of Acadiana under the Slight Risk Outlook or a Level 2 out of 5 Risk. Similar to earlier […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (Community Foundation of Acadiana) – Community Foundation of Acadiana hosted the third annual South Louisiana (SOLA) Giving Day on Thursday, May 7. The general public donated $852,607 for 24 hours to support 95 nonprofit organizations, churches and schools. Before the event, $313,700 in matching gift donations were secured to support 29 organizations. A […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- We all know times are hard right now. The nation’s economic uncertainty amid a global pandemic is hitting home. Coping with stress is a physical and mental burden for many, but there are resources to help. Locally, The Family Tree is providing free tele-counseling, which can be reached by calling (337) 981-2180 […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The number of coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana rose by just 203 Friday, which is the lowest number of new cases reported on a weekday since Gov. John Bel Edwards issued his first statewide stay-at-home order on March 22. 74 new cases were reported on that day, seven weeks ago. […]
KAPLAN, La. (KLFY)- The Kaplan City Council approved a new electrical contract with Slemco Thursday night, which is expected to drop rates for residents and businesses. News 10 reported on the contract proposal Thursday, before Kaplan City Council’s vote. Kaplan Mayor Mike Kloesel said it’s good news for the city. “I would really love for this […]
Another low threat for severe weather is expected in Acadiana this afternoon and evening as a cold front sweeps through the area. Friday’s weather will be turning windy and warmer before scattered showers and storms become likely after 2:00 pm. The Storm Prediction Center has all of Acadiana under the Slight Risk Outlook or a […]
NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) — On April 8, Chris Comeaux, 70, tested positive for COVID-19 while living at a New Iberia nursing home. He’s been fighting the virus for a month now, and his brother says plasma could be their last hope to give Chris a second shot at life. “It’s a real scary thought […]
The Saints are currently scheduled for 10 national telecasts, including two Sunday night and two Monday night games and a game on Christmas Day. NEW ORLEANS, La. (WWL-TV) — Here is the Saints’ 2020 football schedule as we know it. Home Games are in BOLD. The Saints have as many as 10 national telecasts, including […]
This livestream has ended. A video of the show will be posted shortly. Nexstar stations across Louisiana are hosting a live virtual town hall Thursday at 7 p.m. with state leaders to discuss the outbreak of COVID-19 in the state. Governor John Bel Edwards, Senator Bill Cassidy, other congressional representatives, and health officials will talk […]
CROWLEY, La. (KLFY) — Today is the South Louisiana Day of Giving. We are shining a light on charitable organizations making a difference in the community. They need your support. News 10’s Sylvia Masters features the mission of Ms. Helen’s Soup Kitchen. Father Mikel Polson, Pastor at St. Michael Catholic Church in Crowley, said, “During the […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — As we observe South Louisiana Giving Day, we take a look at the work of a local organization dedicated to preserving Louisiana folk culture, with an emphasis on Cajun and Creole culture. Here is how Louisiana Folk Roots got started and why they still need your support. Master fiddler, Cajun musician […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — COVID-19 has shuttered the offices of almost all law enforcement agencies in the region, making it tough to get documents like accident reports during the closure. Now, the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) is helping citizens get over that hurdle online. The LPSO announced Thursday (May 7) that they are now […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (Daily Advertiser) — Lafayette Parish businesses lost about $40 million in sales in March compared to last year, a 7% drop that offers another sign of the economic damage COVID-19 dealt to the local economy. The sales numbers reported by the Lafayette Parish School System for March show some areas like Carencro, Broussard and Youngsville suffered less than […]