NEW ORLEANS, LA – The New Orleans Saints have terminated the contract of wide receiver Maurice Harris. The Saints have also waived defensive end Gus Cumberlander, wide receiver Krishawn Hogan, defensive back Chris Johnson, wide receiver Tommylee Lewis, guard/tackle Adrian Magee, running back Taquan Mizzell, defensive back Deatrick Nichols and fullback Ricky Ortiz. Magee started […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- Lafayette police and state troopers are in the 1000 block of Evangeline Thruway where a suspect reportedly exited a stolen vehicle after a traffic stop and attempted to run from authorities. The suspect is in custody, LPD Sgt. Wayne Griffin said. We will provide new information as it becomes available.
ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY)-The Vermilion Parish Library announced that is will temporarily close its branches from Tuesday, August 4, to Monday, August 17, 2020. The reason is because several employees are quarantining due to possible exposure to COVID-19. All branches will re-open on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, with regularly scheduled hours. Branches will only open for […]
(The Advertiser)- Nearly 700 Louisiana restaurants, bars and other businesses failed inspections in July after violations of the governor’s safe-open order were discovered, including requirements like face coverings and capacity limits. Authorities already have suspended the operating licenses of four businesses that failed inspections three times and another 14 businesses risk having their licenses suspended after […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (LPSS)- The Lafayette Parish School System would like to remind all families that the deadline to apply to the Lafayette Online Academy and complete the commitment form is today, Monday, August 3 at 4:30 p.m.The application- plus additional information- such as the curriculum utilized, a course offerings list, and frequently asked questions- are […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD)– Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser expressed concern during a virtual interview on Tuesday that many restaurants will not be able to stay afloat through this pandemic. “I am concerned a lot of people are not going to make it through these tough times,” Nungesser said. Nungesser said restaurant closings could have a […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) The Louisiana Department of Health and LANG has partnered with parish governments in Region 4 to offer COVID-19 drive through testing throughout Acadiana beginning Monday, August 3. Acadia Parish: Monday August 3rd and Wednesday August 5th – 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Acadia Rice Arena, 159 Cherokee Drive, Crowley 70526 Tuesday August […]
A community in the Atlanta area is rallying around a teenager who lost both of his parents to COVID-19 just days apart, WSB reports. “We were a regular family just trying to stay safe during this pandemic,” said 17-year-old Justin Hunter. The high school senior says he and his parents, Angie and Eugene, took all […]
ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (KLFY) A second arrest has been made in connection with an ongoing investigation in St. Martin Parish surrounding suspected illegal drug activity. Over the weekend, deputies arrested 35-year-old Matthew Vicknair of Breaux Bridge. He was wanted on an outstanding warrant of suspected illegal drug activity at a residence in the 1200 […]
New numbers released Sunday by the Louisiana Department of Health show more than 3,400 new cases of coronavirus reported over the weekend, less than a week before the state’s Phase 2 order is set to expire. The numbers paint a largely bleak picture of Louisiana’s fight against COVID-19, with more than half of the state’s […]