LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Diocese of Lafayette Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel is recommending some cancelations in Sunday Masses this week due to Tropical Storm Cristobal. Pastors in St. Mary, Iberia, Vermilion and St. Martin Parishes are being urged to consider canceling Sunday morning Mass this week. Deshotel also directs that all Sunday afternoon Masses throughout […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) — The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is urging everyone to finalize their emergency plans as Tropical Storm Cristobal continues to target the Louisiana coast. Heavy rainfall, coastal flooding are major concerns for much of the state. Tropical storm force winds are likely starting Sunday morning and […]
UPDATE, 10:42 a.m.: Allen “Pete” Hoover has been found and is safe. The silver alert is canceled. ORIGINAL POST: PRAIRIEVILLE, La. (KLFY) — Louisiana State Police have issued a silver alert on behalf of the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office for Allen “Pete” Hoover, 69. Hoover was last seen at approximately 5:30 p.m. on June 5 […]
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. -(KLFY) A family from Morrow is offering a $20K reward to whoever can solve the January murder of a loved one. Terrell Ford II died at the Yambilee grounds in Opelousas when a gunman opened fire at cars during a late-night concert. Since then no witnesses have come forward willing to […]
The unemployment rate surprisingly fell in May, despite fears of it possibly pushing past Great Depression era levels. News 10’s Mark Rigsby looks at the numbers.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- The Second Harvest Foodbank says they need volunteers to help respond to the COVID-19 food crisis. Since March, the National Guard has been helping out the food bank, but their deployment will end June 15. The food bank is now asking people from the community to step up and take their place. […]
IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY)- Seadrill, a global offshore drilling company, is moving its shore base from Houma to the Port of Iberia. “It really helps the port just in terms of the fact that they decided to come here. That’s our best advertisement. That sends shockwaves in the industry. A lot of people are going […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- On Saturday, June 6, 2020, peaceful marches are planned to protest police brutality.The March will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Lafayette Strong Pavilion at 722 Camellia Drive in Lafayette.Participants must wear a face mask and are encouraged to bring water and signs.The rally will end at 11:30 a.m. In Iberia Parish, […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Could public live music be returning to Lafayette despite its current ban due to Phase 2 guidelines for COVID-19 reopenings? After a legal opinion by La. Attorney General Jeff Landry, it very well could be. Live music at large venues like the Cajundome is prohibited under the current Phase 2 guidelines […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — UL Lafayette announced its campus will be closed on Monday, June 8 due to Tropical Storm Cristobal. In-person classes will not be held. Remote and online classes will be held. Campus offices will be closed. Only essential personnel performing weather-related tasks should report to campus. Employees who are working remotely should continue to […]