NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) — Iberia Parish President Larry Richard announced that more COVID-19 testing sites are coming to the parish starting Tuesday, June 16 in partnership with the Department of Health and the La. National Guard. Tests are available for any Louisiana resident age 16 or older with valid state identification. There is no […]
Reservations now being accepted for south campground and cabins BATON ROUGE, La. (From the Lt. Governor’s Office) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of State Parks announce the reopening of Chicot State Park in Ville Platte to the public. The south campground and cabins are available for reservations, effective immediately for stays beginning […]
New rice facility will be built in Lacassine Industrial Park; project to result in 35 new direct, indirect jobs, state says. BATON ROUGE, La. (Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office) — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and the South Louisiana Rail Facility announced SLRF will develop an $11.6 million rice mill in Jefferson Davis Parish. Located at […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (LCG)- The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department has announced a “Walking to New Orleans” senior walking program for anyone 50 and older. “After the past few months of being isolated and possibly inactive, it’s important that we start moving and incorporating a healthy lifestyle into our daily routines for our physical and mental […]
ABBEVILLE, La. -(KLFY) A life cut short by gun violence was remembered Wednesday night in Abbeville. Police are investigating the murder of 20-year-old Aaron Wallace that happened June 2 on East Oak St. People attending Wallace’s candlelight vigil expressed they are afraid of gunfire once the sun goes down. Aaron Wallace was only 20-years-old when […]
(KLFY) A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Abbeville. It happened on June 7, police said. The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries. Charges for the teen include attempted 2nd degree murder. Police say more arrests are expected.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Judice Inn along Johnston Street in Lafayette has a long standing reputation. Owner and General Manager, Gerald Judice says the restaurants reputation is paying off in Phase 2 of re-opening. “We kept our shifts the same; except for we abbreviated our hours a little bit because later at night we weren’t getting any business,” […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Gyms across the country, including Acadiana, are disassociating with the exercise company CrossFit after the founder and CEO posted a series of controversial tweets about racism. The controversy began when Greg Glassman commented on a Seattle research institute’s tweet about racism. The institute tweeted, “Racism and discrimination are critical public health issues […]
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) Boyd Gaming has warned the Louisiana Department of Workforce Development in a workers adjustment and retraining notification, or WARN, that it was preparing to lay off 246 of its employees at the Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino, effective July 1. “Like many businesses across the country and in our industry, […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) — In a private bill signing ceremony Wednesday, Gov. John Bel Edwards signed the late Rep. Reggie Bagala’s bill, HB 765, into law. The ceremony was attended by Rep. Bagala’s wife and son, LSU Head Football Coach Ed Orgeron and Athletic Director Scott Woodward. Rep. Bagala succumbed to complications from COVID-19 on April […]
CROWLEY, La. (KLFY)- According to volunteer group, Friends of Pound Pets in Acadia, Louisiana, the Crowley Animal Shelter is facing major budget woes that could force some animals to be euthanized. Since the organization’s Facebook post, four of the 10 dogs pictured have been adopted. Learn how you can help by contacting the shelter at […]