LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) A man wanted for attempted second degree murder is now in custody. According to Lafayette Police, 22-year-old Marlon Woods was apprehended by the Western District of Louisiana’s US Marshal Violent Offender Task Force and charged with attempted 2nd degree murder and illegal use of a dangerous weapon. Woods arrest stem from a […]
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Cristobal weakened to a tropical depression Monday morning, after crashing ashore as a lopsided tropical storm a day prior in Louisiana and ginned up dangerous weather farther east, sending waves crashing over Mississippi beaches, swamping parts of an Alabama island town and spawning a tornado in Florida. Cristobal made a Saturday […]
“I hope these families get a little relief in knowing their medical bills have been taken care of during these very difficult times,” Thomas said. NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints All-Pro receiver Michael Thomas has joined with a non-profit group to help relieve $2.3 million in health care debt for Louisiana residents. Thomas contributed […]
AUSTIN, Texas — The death of a 40-year-old black man following a police arrest is under investigation in Texas after body camera video of the encounter became public. Javier Ambler told police during a stop in March 2019 that he had congestive heart failure right before he said “I can’t breathe” several times, reported KEYE. […]
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) announced a $9.8 million FEMA grant to support tornado-related repairs. The grant, total of $9,847,869, will be used for repairs to J.C. Love Field at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston. “Severe tornadoes ripped through several facilities on Louisiana Tech’s campus last year, and this FEMA grant will […]
CHURCH POINT, La. (KLFY)- The Church Point Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old runaway. Sondrea Woods left home on June 8, 2020, and has not returned, authorities said. She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and blue shorts. If you know her whereabouts, please contact the Church Point […]
If you are experiencing domestic violence and need help, you can call The National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233 or visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline site for resources and live chat. JEFF DAVIS PARISH, La. (KLFY)- A 38-year-old Jennings man is facing domestic abuse battery and false imprisonment charges following a June 7, 2020, incident […]
LAFAYETTE, La. – (KLFY) Months of uncollected rent or mortgages will become due in one week. Governor John Bel Edwards’ suspension of all evictions has been extended twice, but Lafayette City Court Chief Judge Douglas Saloom said it’s widely believed the current deadline for June 15 will continue as planned. He also said some renters […]
ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) Abbeville residents are speaking out about recent shootings after a third homicide this year. Residents and city officials say there is shooting in the city nearly every night, and some say they don’t feel safe outside or inside their homes. “They shooting up these apartments and through the windows and all of […]
A doctor in northeast India surgically removed a 2-foot-long charging cable from a patient’s body after the man inserted it into his penis and the cord wound up inside his bladder, the surgeon told CNN Monday. Dr. Walliul Islam said it wasn’t easy to find the cable, because the man initially told doctors at the […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Calling local vendors and artists! This month, a homegrown pop-up market will be hosted by the McComb-Veazey Cultural District. This family-friendly, monthly community pop-up market is happening every third Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., featuring local businesses and artists! “On Saturday, June 20, 2020, we’re bringing fresh veggies, vendors, and […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- The University of Louisiana at Lafayette says faculty and staff have worked diligently during the time off to make sure the campus is safe for the fall semester return. “Our main focus is on the safety, health, wellness, and welfare of our students, faculty, and staff,” UL Senior Communications Representative Eric Maron, […]