VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) — A pair of Ville Platte residents were arrested after police responding to a domestic call found children living in unsanitary and unsafe conditions. Amanda Whitman, 33, of Ville Platte, was charged with two counts of felony cruelty to juveniles and was booked into the Ville Platte City Jail on a […]
VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) — A Denham Springs man is wanted by Ville Platte Police after they say he tried to get narcotics at a local pharmacy with a fake prescription. George Anthony Johnson, 38, has a last-known address in Denham Springs. He made the attempt on Wednesday, Aug. 5. When the pharmacy tried to […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- Lafayette Utilities System customers have until August 17, 2020, to apply for a payment arrangement plan. LUS utility customers can apply for a payment arrangement that would spread their existing utility bill balance across multiple monthly payments for up to six months, LUS said. Customers who need to make payment arrangements can […]
The Department developed these resources alongside teachers, special education leaders, family support centers, the special education advisory panel and the National Center for Educational Outcomes (NCEO).
SCOTT, La. (KLFY)- The Scott Boudin Festival Board of Directors said it has decided to cancel the festival this year. The annual spring event had been moved to September, but organizers said they have decided to look toward 2021. Here is the festival board’s statement: We have been humbled by the overwhelming and continued support […]
Creole-Style Ranch, Italian and French dressings are making their way onto your grocery store shelves.
YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KLFY) – Louisiana Department of Health has partnered with the city of Youngsville to offer a Covid-19 drive through test on Friday. The hours are from 8am-4pm at the Foster Memorial Park, 399 4th St. in Youngsville. Pre-registration is encouraged by clicking this link. People will be allowed to register at the site, […]
IBERIA, PARISH, La. (KLFY)- On Wednesday, July 29, one man was shot and killed just after 3:30 p.m. on Lynn Circle in New Iberia. The family of the victim identified him as Qutin Collins. “He was a good person, heart-giving. He loved his whole family. He wasn’t just a thug off the street, none of […]
FRANKLIN, La. (KLFY) — The St. Mary Parish School Board voted in a special meeting this afternoon to delay the start of the 2020-21 school year until Sept. 8. According to the school board’s website, the new calendar was proposed by Superintendent Dr. Teresa Bagwell, based on several factors, including: the importance of providing additional […]
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — Opelousas Police say they are investigating a drive-by shooting that injured no one in the 600 block of East Street. Opelousas Police Maj. Mark Guidry said a home occupied by five adults and four children was hit at least four times by gunfire in the shooting shortly after 4 p.m. today. […]
JENNINGS, La. (KLFY) — A pair of Jennings men were arrested without incident after Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s deputies tracked them to a Grand Marais Road residence for the theft of a Gator UTV and a four-wheeler. Aaron Parsons, 31, of Jennings, was charged with simple burglary and two counts of theft of a motor […]
CROWLEY, La. (KLFY) — The Acadia Parish School Board has officially moved the start date of the 2020-21 school year back from Aug. 17 to Sept. 8. The board met in a special meeting Thursday evening to discuss the matter. Superintendent Scott Richard said, “Safety has to be our priority.” The Acadia Parish School District […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (LCG)– Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory reiterates that Lafayette Consolidated Government’s (LCG) Parks and Recreation facilities will remain open with normal operating hours and services, a statement said Thursday. This includes the J. Carlton James Activity Center, George Bowles Activity Center, Heymann Park Recreation Center, and Domingue Recreation Center. Recreation center hours of operation […]