Baton Rouge, La. (KLFY) Some Louisiana families will soon be receiving Pandemic EBT benefits for the 2020-2021 school year to help cover the cost of meals while students were learning remotely or in a hybrid model. According to the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, eligible students who were in fully virtual learning situations [...]
SCOTT, La (KLFY) -- A Lafayette man was arrested after stealing a car from a tow yard and then leading police in a chase, according to a press release from the Scott Police Department. Nicholas Jones, 19, of Lafayette, was booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on charges of aggravated flight from an officer, [...]
Southwest Airlines is beginning to resume operations after a nationwide groundstop over issues with its reservation system.
LAFAYETTE, La (KLFY) -- In the last several weeks, Ochsner Lafayette General health care workers have set up vaccination events in rural parts of Lafayette Parish. The mission is to encourage more minorities to get vaccinated. It began in local gymnasiums and pharmacies, but now they host mobile vaccination drives in centrally located areas of [...]
The world-famous Tabasco Hot Sauce has been made on Avery Island for almost six generations since 1868. The red peppers grow on a salt dome with the Tabasco factory nearby and wildlife can be seen in Jungle Gardens.
Attorneys at the Innocence Project New Orleans claimed that their case for Kaliegh Smith being wrongfully convicted in a 2007 murder was overwhelming. The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s office agreed Monday, blasting the previous administration for railroading Smith and paving the way for his immediate release.
Leaders in the black community are concerned about the low percentage of their neighbors who are choosing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. They are hoping to increase that number through education, making the vaccine available in their communities, and being an example.
Gov. John Bel Edwards said he has signed legislation that reduces penalties for Louisiana residents caught with small amounts of marijuana.
(KLFY) -- Today is the last day to file taxes for residents of Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma, who got an extension because of the severe weather storms that struck the week of February 11. There is an exception for five Louisiana parishes, though. Parishes that were struck by severe storms last month have another extension [...]
JENNINGS, La (KLFY) -- A Jennings couple was arrested after a domestic dispute turned physical in front of their 5-year-old child, according to a press release from the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office. John Chaisson, 34 and Desiree Denise Chaisson, 29, both of Jennings, were arrested for domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Deputies responded [...]
UL Lafayette's Ragin’ Cajuns men’s basketball has added a Monroe native and former Mississippi State star as assistant coach, according to Head Coach Bob Marlin today.
Being away from home, family, and even American culture can be stressful, but there is a particular unit that helps them deal with the rigors and uncertainty of it all. News 10's Tracy Wirtz talked to a member of that team about their role, and it's not his first time doing it.
This week on Acadiana Eats Live, KLFY News 10's Gerald Gruenig makes a stop at Mandez's Bar & Grill in Lafayette. Items featured on Acadiana Eats Live- Duck Confit Quesadilla, Grilled Crab Cakes, Kung Fu Tuna, & the Ragin' Cajun Burger Address- 110 Doucet Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503 Phone Number- (337) 769-3917 Don't forget Acadiana! [...]
Most of the rain is gone and tomorrow and Thursday will be a little drier. Patchy fog will be possible overnight. A few showers may linger this evening, but most areas will be dry overnight. Lows will be in the mid to upper 70s. Highs tomorrow and Thursday will be in the low to mid [...]
UPDATE 6/16/2021: Tropical Storm Bill has weakened and dissipated as of this morning. UPDATE 6/15/2021: Tropical Depression Two strengthened into Tropical Storm Bill overnight off the northeast coast of the U.S. Bill is forecasted to be short-lived as it moves quickly to the northeast, posing no threat to the U.S. or Gulf of Mexico. ORIGINAL [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Should the city and parish of Lafayette further deconsolidate. If you have an opinion, your local council members are asking for input. District 3 City Councilwoman Liz Hebert Protect the City Committee Member Rodney Bergeron hosted the first of five town hall meetings on a 28-page draft of the committee's recommendations [...]
(KLFY) On the final day of the state's legislative session the house of representatives unanimously approved a bill by representative Jason Hughes that repeals the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse survivors to file civil cases. Prior to the bill's passage, survivors had 10 years from their 18th birthday to report the incident. The [...]
IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) An investigation is underway into the death of a 2-year-old boy who was left in a hot car in Iberia Parish, and died. According to the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies received a call around 2 p.m. Monday regarding a medical complaint in the 700 block of Fox Road. On arrival, [...]
Former Lafayette City Marshal Brian Pope will spend three years on probation and has to repay the marshal's office the more than $84,000 in fees he pocketed.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) The suspect in connection to the shooting near the Lafayette Police Department on Friday, has been arrested. Police say 22-year-old Arthella Andrus was arrested in West Baton Rouge Parish in connection to a shooting along Interstate 10. A police report stated that police had enough probable cause for an arrest warrant on [...]
BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) Attorney General Jeff Landry says the rise in carjackings across Louisiana "are plaguing our state." With motor vehicles used as the primary mode of transportation for many Louisiana citizens, Landry issued a warning on Monday to the millions of drivers in Louisiana and offered tips to increase their safety and awareness. [...]