BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) -- The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the deaths of two children under the age of 18. One death was between ages 0 and 4, and the other was between 12 and 17, according to a press release from the LDH. The deaths of the two children come in the state's [...]
The City of Scott has scheduled a free household hazardous waste collection day for residents to dispose of items that aren't normally accepted in routine trash pickups.
(KLFY) -- The companies in charge of the Noble Globetrotter II, an oil drillship that's stuck in the Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Ida hit, have released statements in response to the concern about the ship and its crew. Noble Corporation, the company that owns the vessel, released the following statement: The Noble Globetrotter II [...]
LOUISIANA (KLFY) -- President Biden is expected to visit Louisiana on Friday, Sept. 3 to survey the damage left by Hurricane Ida and recovery efforts. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) released a statement on the planned visit, thanking the president: "We thank President Biden for coming down to help him understand the magnitude of the situation [...]
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- For the next several weeks, Louisiana Rural Water Association technicians will assist areas in the state whose utilities and water systems are damaged due to Hurricane Ida. So far, over 200 water systems across the state are destroyed. LRWA Executive Director Pat Credeur says he expects the number to double. "I'm [...]
Tropical Storm Larry formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center said. It's one of four systems the hurricane center is monitoring Wednesday morning, with Tropical Storm Kate churning in the Atlantic, Tropical Depression Ida in the Appalachians and disturbance over the southwestern Caribbean Sea.
In an investigation going back to February 2020, a Lafayette man has been arrested on residential contractor fraud, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.
BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD)- Ochsner reports they are making great progress recovering from Hurricane Ida. Over the past 24 hours, Ochsner has surveyed damages on all facilities and created a plan to get services back up and running. Ochsner Chief Medical Officer says Ochsner is focusing on COVID-19. He said it is very concerning that [...]
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) -- Lathan Williams first went viral for his performance at a baseball game in Hammond. One of the attendees captured the six-year-old, dressed in full umpire gear, calling a Little League game from outside the fence. "His video was seen on Good Morning America, FOX national news," said mother Kristin. Many [...]
NEW ORLEANS (BRPROUD) - Thirteen people and two animals were rescued by the Coast Guard after Hurricane Ida. Additionally, six people were assisted by crews. Flight time by Coast Guard rescue crews from New Orleans, Mobile, and Cape Cod totalled 27 hours and 42 minutes. Rescues took place Monday and Tuesday in Leeville, Port Sulphur, [...]
Unless the Supreme Court blocks the Texas Heartbeat Bill, women in the state will not be able to have an abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected – starting Wednesday.
(KLFY) Over 100 men are stranded on a drill ship after suffering through Hurricane Ida while in the Gulf of Mexico. They say the companies who were supposed to evacuate them before the storm hit never did. Crew members on Noble's Globetrotter II drill ship saw they were forced to ride out horror-filled hours of [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Some terrified customers inside an Ambassador Caffery restaurant in Lafayette say they hid under tables when a man who got into a heated exchange with a female employee pulled out a weapon. It happened Tuesday just after 7 p.m. The customer, who does not wish to be identified, said she was dining [...]
BROUSSARD, La. (KLFY) Hurricane efforts are underway in Acadiana as local businesses and organizations are trying to help where they can. Cardon Sales company in Broussard has set up a donation station. Owner Bruce Cardon says there are a lot of family, friends and customers who experienced a loss. He wants to help, especially since [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Doug McDiarmid was born and raised here in the Hub City. He is now temporarily calling Lafayette home once again due to Hurricane Ida. Doug and his wife Reghan and new born baby Charlotte Rose normally live in Sheila's hometown of Thibodaux. The McDiarmid's decided late last week to evacuate to Lafayette [...]
TERREBONNE PARISH, La. (KLFY) Out of the devastation of Hurricane Ida remains a glimmer of hope. A former Terrebonne Parish councilwoman speaks up about loss and recovery. Arlanda Williams, born and raised in Houma, says her property was spared to a certain extent but that's not the case for everyone in her life. "The restoration [...]
The war in Afghanistan will likely be remembered for colossal failures, unfulfilled promises and a frantic final exit.
(KLFY) -- Effective immediately, the United States Postal Service has announced the resumption of mail delivery and retail operations in the 705-708 ZIP areas, which had been temporarily suspended because of Hurricane Ida. Due to damage and safety concerns, facilities in the 700, 701, 703, and 704 areas are still suspended until further notice and [...]