BATON ROUGE, La. (DHH)- Nursing homes are required to report positive COVID-19 cases to the Department of Health. The Department is working with each individual facility to increase testing of residents with and without symptoms; to minimize infection; and to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The greatest risk for nursing homes is COVID-19 spreading within […]
CHARENTON, La. (KLFY) — The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana and Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel announced the reopening of the casino hotel at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 19. Officials say the casino will observe the proper restrictions and social distancing protocols as provided by the state and federal government. Both employees and guests will be required […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Lafayette City Court returned to mostly normal operations today with a list of restrictions going forward due to COVID-19. The biggest exception for the court is evictions, which have been put on hold by state and federal decree until the summer. City Judge Douglas Saloom explained last week in a Lafayette […]
JENNINGS, La. (KLFY) — A single-vehicle crash in rural Jeff Davis Parish claimed the life of a Jennings man on Koll Road near Elton Drive shortly before 9 p.m. last night (May 17). Jerrod R. Blanchard, 36, of Jennings was driving a pickup truck heading west on Koll Road. For unknown reasons, Blanchard lost control […]
CHURCH POINT, La. (KLFY) – A possible tornado passed through Acadiana last night, injuring at least nine people and killing one, and leaving behind a trail of damage in Acadia Parish. “[There is a] tree on the road, all these lines are gone. 18 wheeler flipped over on the back side trees all in the […]
Hotter and muggy weather moves into Acadiana over the next several days. Compared to the weekend, this afternoon will be hotter with a high near 86° under mostly sunny skies but the humidity levels will remain low and comfortable. Even hotter and more humid weather conditions return quickly tomorrow while Acadiana remains quiet. Starting Wednesday, […]
GRAND COTEAU, La. (KLFY) — One man and one woman were shot shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday at the Valero gas station on St. Charles Street in Grand Coteau. The Grand Coteau Police Department and surrounding agencies are still investigating. This is a developing story. Check back for more information as it becomes available
CHURCH POINT, La. (KLFY) — Members of the VFW Post 9903 and American Legion Post 225 will be hosting a three-day event over the Memorial Day weekend to honor the 21 Church Point soldiers who gave their lives in service to this country. The event will be held from sunrise to sunset at the Church […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (Daily Advertiser) — The husband of Carley McCord, a broadcaster who was one of five people killed in a Lafayette plane crash in December, has filed a lawsuit against the plane’s owners and the pilot’s estate. Steven Ensminger Jr., the son of LSU football offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger, sued in Lafayette Parish court seeking damages for his […]