Lafayette, La. (KLFY) -- Members from one of the largest militias in America are heading to downtown Lafayette Saturday, October 3. The armed group Not F Around Coalition (NFAC) proclaims they are coming to aid African American citizens. NFAC is asking as many people as possible to witness a march at 4 P.M. Saturday, by [...]
BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (KLFY) The first bridge in Breaux Bridge was built in 1799. A newer bridge now stands in its place hundreds of years later, and officials are making sure this landmark isn't forgotten. "This crawfish bridge is very significant to Breaux Bridge and probably one of the historical markers for this town. People [...]
Now that the candidates are done speaking, we want to hear from you. Who do you think had the biggest performance of the night?
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Pay raises for staff in the Lafayette Mayor-President's office are getting mixed reviews. M/P Guillory issued a line-item veto to reinstate a pay bump to four "key" members of his office. The action follows the elimination of positions and closures in the city and parish earlier this year due to budget shortfalls [...]
(KLFY)- St. Landry Parish school parents are coming together for the sake of their children’s teachers. “They are saying, I’m there for the students, be here for us,” concerned parent Jermaine Greene says. Parents organized a protest for teachers in front of the St. Landry Parish school board office. Parents says it is was there [...]
President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden will meet in their first debate Tuesday in a presidential election year marked by extraordinary turmoil.
ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY)- The Vermilion Economic Development Alliance is proposing a new way of receiving funding to continue providing services to residents in the parish. Instead of requesting funding from local municipalities, Anne Falgout of VEDA says a proposition will be added to all ballots on November 3. Vermilion Parish residents will vote whether or [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- A man and woman were struck and killed while they were sitting at a bus stop Tuesday evening. Lafayette Police Department spokesman Sgt. Wayne Griffin said a passing vehicle struck the victims at about 5:30 p.m. in the 5700 block of Johnston Street. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. This [...]
Crowley, La. (KLFY) Crowley Mayor Tim Monceaux has canceled city-wide trick or treating. In a statement issued Tuesday, Monceaux cites the COVID-19 pandemic and the CDC new guidelines that suggest its a high-risk behavior for spreading coronavirus. “The harsh reality is that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, as case numbers continue to rise [...]