UPDATE 1/25/2023 9 a.m.: Electric power has been restored to virtually all Acadiana customers, according to the National Power Outage Grid. In Lafayette Parish, 217 outages were reported out of over 123,000 customers tracked by the national grid. Jeff Davis Parish showed 128 outages among its 12,000 customers and Acadia Parish reported 85 of the over…… MORE
While Beyonce‘s concert in Dubai stirred outrage from some fans — due to the country’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws — her pops looks at it differently, telling us his daughter has incredible power to bring people together … from all walks of life. More Here… MORE
Acadiana is under an elevated threat for severe weather on Tuesday as damaging winds, strong tornadoes, and hail are possible. The greater risk will be across central and southeastern Acadiana late in the afternoon into the evening hours. The Storm Prediction Center introduced a “hatched area” for the tornado risk from I-10 and southwards. Black…… MORE
Did you make a lofty list of resolutions or goals you wanted to achieve in preparation for the beginning of the year? I’m no different, but as the weeks have rolled by, I’ve realized (as I have every year) that the new year isn’t some magical restart. We are still just ourselves, living our regular lives. More…… MORE
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Veterans, be warned. As veterans try to navigate government programs and benefits, scammers are starting to take advantage. The Better Business Bureau has received reports of con-artists pretending to represent government programs. More Here… MORE
According to the Opelousas Police Department, a call was made indicating a shooting would occur at the school. Administrators placed the school in lockdown. Police responded to the threat and once they deemed it safe, the lockdown was lifted and students were allowed to leave the campus. More Here… MORE
NEW ORLEANS — Just a little over two weeks into the new year and more than 400 vehicles have been stolen across the city of New Orleans, that’s an average of more than 23 vehicles every day. Stephanie Foot had her 2020 Hyundai Elantra stolen on Sunday, “I never thought it would never happen to…… MORE
UPDATE 1 p.m.: Police have announced an arrest made for the school threat. The juvenile suspect, 17 years of age, was arrested on one count of Terrorizing and booked into the Lafayette Juvenile Detention Home. Police have confirmed the suapect is a student at LHS. more here… MORE
The first of the two shootings was reported at 2:23 p.m. in the 2000 block of Alabama Drive, followed by a call around 3:10 p.m. in the 400 block of East Second Street, according to Xenia police dispatch. More Here… MORE
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are enjoying their first year of parenthood. A source tells PEOPLE that the “Diamonds” singer and the “Praise the Lord” rapper, both 34, are very happy and focused on their baby boy. The couple welcomed their first baby together, a son, in May 2022, PEOPLE confirmed at the time. More Here… MORE
