UPDATE, 5:04 p.m.: State Fire Marshal officials said it is believed that the homeowner was a male in his mid-60s. Official identification and cause of death are still pending with the Vermilion Parish Coroner’s Office. The body of a pet dog was also found in the home. Smoke alarms were located in the home, however, […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- Second Harvest Food Bank and United Way of Acadiana have announced a June 17 food distribution site from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cajundome. If you’d like to join the fight to end hunger, please visit www.no-hunger.org. Follow on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/2ndHarvestGNOA; follow on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/2ndHarvestGNOA or Instagram at […]
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — City officials in Opelousas looked back in time this past Sunday as they opened a time capsule buried 50 years ago in front of what is today the Police Department. Originally, the capsule was buried by the 250th anniversary committee on June 14, 1970 in front of what used to be […]
(KLFY) For years, Ragin’ Cajun shortstop Hayden Cantrelle has dreamed of playing baseball for a living. “This is what I’ve been thinking about ever since I was a kid,” Cantrelle says. “When I was seven playing baseball games on my GameCube, I wanted to be a big leaguer.” That dream could turn into a reality […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) “The day we got right was the day we decided to fight.” Men and women from around Acadiana marched in solidarity as part of a movement calling for justice and peace. “Today is a new day in Lafayette. No justice, no peace. No justice, no peace. What do we want… justice and […]
RAYNE, La. (KLFY) Amiyah Rose Jones-Settle, a 10-year-old from Rayne, says she recognizes the need for increased unity within our community. Inspired by this period of societal change, Amiyah has committed herself to increasing youth involvement and believes the events that define this moment will influence her future. Amiyah believes that young people must be […]
UPDATE: New Iberia Police have confirmed that two males were shot Sunday night in the 500 block of Johnston Street. One of the shooting victims died as a result of the wounds; the second victim was transported to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries, police said. Anyone who has information on this […]
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) Opelousas police are hoping the public can help them locate the owner of a lost cell phone. The phone, police said, was found Saturday on the I-49 service Road near Harry Guilbeau. With only access to the screensaver, police ask that if anyone knows the owner to please contact Opelousas Police at […]