BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The peak of Louisiana’s fourth and latest coronavirus surge could be weeks away, the state’s chief health officer said Tuesday, calling that a “catastrophic” scenario for hospitals already overrun with COVID-19 patients that are increasingly having to turn away people with other life-threatening emergencies such as heart attacks or strokes. [...]
On Wednesday, Aug. 11, wireless phone owners can expect an emergency alert from FEMA and the FCC at around 1:20 p.m. CDT -- but don't worry, it's just a test.
On Tuesday morning, Congressman Steve Scalise became fully vaccinated. He received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Ochsner Hospital in Jefferson.
BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) -- Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The bipartisan act allocates $550 billion to the states for infrastructure improvements, and Louisiana is expected to receive $5.8 billion over the next five years, according to a press release from Gov. Edwards' office. The IIJA will now [...]
ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- Williams Scholar Academy in Vermilion Parish is preparing for its first year of operations and will soon open its doors to students for the first time ever, all in the midst of a surge in COVID cases across the parish and state. Classrooms are empty, and teachers still have a lot [...]
After weeks of fits, starts and delays, the Senate is on track to give final approval to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan, with a growing coalition of Democrats and Republicans prepared to lift the first phase of President Joe Biden’s rebuilding agenda to passage.
Every month, News 10 spotlights Acadiana residents who pay it forward. This time, we met a man who paid it forward to a good friend he calls family.
This week on Acadiana Eats Live, KLFY News 10's Gerald Gruenig makes a stop at Pop-A-Licious Gourment Popcorn in Downtown Lafayette. Items featured on Acadiana Eats Live- Swamp Thang Nachos, Zebra & Cajun Cheddar Popcorn Address- 415 Lee Ave, Lafayette, LA 70501, USA Phone Number- (337) 456-5809 Social Media- Facebook Website- popaliciousgourmetpopcorn.com Don't forget! Acadiana [...]
DELCAMBRE, La. (KLFY) - The 2021 Delcambre Shrimp Festival, scheduled to return at the end of the month, has been canceled. Organizers tell News 10, "After careful consideration and deliberation, we the board of the Delcambre Shrimp Festival felt that it was in the best interest to cancel this year’s festival." The Festival was slated [...]
Potential Tropical Cyclone 6 has entered into the eastern Caribbean Sea this morning where it is expected to form into Tropical Storm Fred today. There is a threat for the system to reach the eastern Gulf of Mexico by this weekend. The National Hurricane Center forecast cone shows a path over the Caribbean Islands over [...]
Louisiana's 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team is working to hand over command to their relief in the Middle East. They are hoping to be back in the Bayou State by the end of October. Colonel Scott Desormeaux leads the 256th Tiger Brigade. His troops are currently deployed for Operation Inherent Freedom and Operation Spartan Shield, [...]
BROUSSARD, La. (KLFY) Broussard police recovered a record number of stolen catalytic converters during a traffic stop over the weekend. Billy Joseph of Lafayette was arrested for the thefts. Police say when they pulled Joseph over for speeding, he took off running on foot. Once they apprehended the suspect, investigators found five catalytic converters that [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Day after day alarming numbers are coming from the state's department of health as the more contagious Delta variant is overwhelming the healthcare community. "We are doing the best we can but we feel like we are failing to meet the needs and it's only getting worse," Dr. Britni Hebert explains. Region [...]
HOUMA, La. (KLFY) On Monday, the National Weather Service testified about what they saw the day the Seacor Power capsized. According to a lead forecaster, Port Fourchon was warned several times of weather that could capsize a ship. It's sad to say the forecaster out of New Orleans saw dangerous weather heading in the direction [...]
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) An Opelousas man is in custody after police say he was found in possession of a large amount of drugs including marijuana, crack cocaine and oxycodone. It happened Monday when police stopped his vehicle after noticing that he had driven away from the gas pump pulling the hose away from it. Police [...]
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) - On Monday, Attorney General Jeff Landry announced a series of statewide arrests made after Operation Home School — a law enforcement operation apprehending individuals soliciting minors for sex. "Crimes against children are some of the most heinous imaginable; and as your Attorney General, I remain committed to doing all I [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) - Lafayette Parish Schools are investigating a Lafayette Parish teacher after a post made on the Facebook site, Whatz Goin On in Acadiana. The investigation centers around a post Ossun Elementary educator Julie Colley made on the Facebook page. Lafayette Parish School System Public Information Officer, Allison Dickerson, said "LPSS is aware [...]
NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) - The owners of Landry's Restaurant in New Iberia have released images of a man wanted for a weekend robbery at the Highway 90 restaurant. In a social media post, Landry's is asking the public to help them identify the suspect who appears to be alone in the restaurant when it [...]
A Lafayette man ended up in jail after a traffic stop by Broussard Police turned up stolen catalytic converters on Saturday, Aug. 7.