Second stimulus check: Report shows first payment saved thousands from poverty
New research shows the first round of stimulus checks sent to Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic prevented a large increase in poverty.
New research shows the first round of stimulus checks sent to Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic prevented a large increase in poverty.
Michael Scott Boudreaux, born and raised in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, is a singer/songwriter and accomplished guitarist whose 2020 debut is sure to turn the heads of country music listeners. His influences of Classic Country, Classic Rock, Texas Country, Americana, and Louisiana Roots music give him a sound like no other. Michael began playing guitar at the […]
An upper level disturbance will continue to spin over the region over the next few days leading to high rain chances for Acadiana. Showers and storms will be on and off throughout your Monday. A few slow moving storms could produce heavy rains that lead to minor flash flooding in isolated areas. Overall, much of […]
Tropical Storm Edouard formed late last night in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean. This is now the earliest “E” storm to form in a season. The previous record was Emily in 2005a on July 12. Edouard poses no threat to land as it zooms off to the northeast into the open waters of the Atlantic. Looking […]
As we continue to honor former UL head baseball coach Tony Robichaux after the one-year anniversary of his passing, we remember his “Robe-isms.” Many conversations with Coach Robe contained a “Robe-ism,” a lesson that often taught you so much more about life than about baseball. Here are some of the UL baseball community’s favorite “Robe-isms.”
LOS ANGELES — The Black national anthem was born more than a century ago, but the popular hymn within the African American community called “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has resurrected a beacon of hope during nationwide protests. In recent weeks, countless rallies were held from D.C. to Seattle with arm-locked protesters of different races reciting […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) One man is dead and two others injured after an argument ended in a shooting. Police say it happened Saturday night in 500 block of S. Pierce Street. The deceased was reportedly in an argument with several males when suddenly he began firing a weapon into a crowd striking two victims. Gunfire was returned and the suspect […]
CARENCRO, La. (KLFY) The Carencro fire department is rallying behind one of their own after a fire engulfed a firefighter’s home Saturday night. According to the Carencro Fire Department Facebook page, Firefighter Dayne Leger and his family lost nearly everything in the blaze. Leger and his family were all unharmed, the post stated. An online […]
(WEWS) Got any pocket change? There’s a nationwide change shortage. We’re talking nickles, dimes, quarters. This is a result of the economic shutdown — caused by the pandemic. Amanda Vanallen reports. They are running out of cash. “How is there not enough coins being distributed around?” And its bad for business. “Can we owe you […]
ERATH, La. (KLFY)- Born and raised in Erath and the church community, Ashlie Langlinais is speaking out against a controversial Facebook post posted by Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. In the post, the church sharply criticizes the New Orleans Saints for its support of the Superdome and Smoothie King Center being lit in gay […]