Jan. 3 COVID-19 Update: Louisiana reports 31,000 new cases, death toll reaches 15K
There are currently 1,106 infected people hospitalized, and 50 of those patients are on ventilators.
There are currently 1,106 infected people hospitalized, and 50 of those patients are on ventilators.
ACADIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) – A Eunice man was arrested on New Year’s Eve for shooting at neighbor’s friend with no warning. Julian Ray Guillory Jr., 29, of Eunice was arrested this weekend and charged with attempted first-degree murder and illegal discharge of a firearm. According to the statement from witnesses, the victim arrived at [...]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- With a rising trend in violent crimes across Lafayette Parish, law enforcement agencies create a joint task force to target violent crimes involving guns.
The City of New Orleans announced that starting at 6 a.m. on Monday (Jan. 3), everyone ages 5 and up will be required to show proof of at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, or a negative test result taken within 72 hours.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Gethsemane Church of God in Christ of Lafayette, La. has announced the death ofBishop Roy L. H. Winbush. He was 91. "The God of all glory and grace has providentially called home and into His presence, Bishop Roy L. H. Winbush, a choice servant of the Lord, on December 19, 2021 [...]
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Saints' first touchdown in 12 quarters was enough to lock up an 18-10 win over Carolina, a victory that kept New Orleans' playoff hopes alive. Taysom Hill tossed a 12-yard fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Alvin Kamara, Brett Maher kicked four field goals, and the Saints defense held Carolina to 178 [...]
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) Opelousas General Hospital welcomed its first baby shortly after 12 noon on January 1, 2022. Marquis Isaiah Andrus came into the world weighing 6 lbs. 8.6oz. His parents, Benkayla Bradley and Marquis Andrus were presented with a a congratulatory basket from the Women Services department. #Cherebebe
(KLFY) The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles call center will resume normal business hours for customers seeking driver’s license reinstatement services. Read below for additional information from the OMV: Reinstatement services through the OMV call center are available by phone Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Driver’s license reinstatement transactions cannot be [...]
UPDATE: 1/2/2022 9:40 p.m. The NOPD has arrested Corey R. Davis in the investigation of an attempted homicide incident that occurred Jan. 1 at the intersection of Decatur and Spain streets. Police say Davis was booked on charges of attempted first-degree murder, second-degree cruelty to a juvenile, domestic abuse aggravated assault, aggravated criminal damage to [...]