Britt Lofaso

Baton Rouge

News Reporter at KLFY-TV (Lafayette, LA)

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Lafayette High School alumni bid farewell to beloved campus

3 weeks ago | klfy.com | Britt Lofaso

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Alumni of Lafayette High School walked through the school’s hallways for the final time Wednesday evening. “We are the lions! The mighty, might lions!” a group of LHS cheerleaders from the graduating class of 1964 cheered. The LHS Alumni Memory Walk was hosted prior to the school being demolished to make way for the new campus scheduled to open next school year. Thousands of former students, like Helen Turner who graduated in 1960, came back to their alma mater.
Lafayette schools approves reduction in force, cuts $1.5 million from central office amid budget crisis

2 months ago | klfy.com | Britt Lofaso

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The Lafayette Parish School Board made more cuts at Thursday evening’s school board meeting, as they continue to face a budget crisis. LPSS approved a reduction in force but also made the biggest cut ever to its own central office. Superintendent Francis Touchet says workforce cuts will only happen if necessary for the budget. “By all means, this has nothing to do with teachers,” Touchet said.
Residents angry after St. Landry Parish school board votes to close three schools

2 months ago | klfy.com | Britt Lofaso

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — Three St. Landry Parish schools will be closing their doors after a vote at Thursday evening’s special meeting of the parish school board, and several residents are not happy about it. The board voted to close Opelousas Middle, Eunice Elementary and Washington Elementary schools. Going forward, Opelousas Middle and Creswell Middle will be consolidated. Creswell Middle will be the new campus for the students.
Couple walks 705 miles to Lake Charles in ‘Walk Across America’

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Britt Lofaso

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY) — A couple who has spent the last two years walking across America achieved a milestone in Louisiana Wednesday. After 705 days of walking through the United States, Paige and Torin Rouse ended the first half of their cross-coutry journey in Lake Charles. They are defying all odds, while also teaching people about the power of the mind. “You have reached us literally just after we touched the water.
Couple walks 705 miles to Lake Charles in 'Walk Across America'

2 months ago | klfy.com | Britt Lofaso

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY) — A couple who has spent the last two years walking across America achieved a milestone in Louisiana Wednesday. After 705 days of walking through the United States, Paige and Torin Rouse ended the first half of their cross-coutry journey in Lake Charles. They are defying all odds, while also teaching people about the power of the mind. “You have reached us literally just after we touched the water.
Lafayette small business warns of repeat thefts by the same suspect

2 months ago | klfy.com | Britt Lofaso

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – A small business in Lafayette is calling out a thief they say has repeatedly targeted the store. The suspect has allegedly made away with nearly $500 worth of goods. Surveillance video shows the suspect making away with a case of lighters. “Every time, he does the same thing,” cashier Amber Schooley said. “I want him to know that we know, and we’re watching for him,” added General Manager Julie Fontenot.
Louisiana U.S. attorney announces resignation ahead of inauguration

Jan 17, 2025 | yahoo.com | Britt Lofaso

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana Brandon Brown announced he is stepping down ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Brown says his resignation will go into effect on Jan. 20. As he prepares to step down, he reflected on his time in office. “After President Biden was elected, I started getting calls asking if I was interested, and the rest is history,” Brown recalled.
Louisiana U.S. attorney announces resignation ahead of inauguration

Jan 17, 2025 | klfy.com | Britt Lofaso

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana Brandon Brown announced he is stepping down ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Brown says his resignation will go into effect on Jan. 20. As he prepares to step down, he reflected on his time in office. “After President Biden was elected, I started getting calls asking if I was interested, and the rest is history,” Brown recalled.
Louisiana resident becomes first ‘severe case’ of bird flu in the U.S.

Dec 19, 2024 | yahoo.com | Britt Lofaso

Britt LofasoFri, December 20, 2024 at 4:14 AM UTC3 min readLOUISIANA, La. (KLFY) — The bird flu is in Louisiana. The CDC has confirmed someone in Louisiana is now the first person in the United States with a severe case of the virus. Since April of this year, 61 people in the U.S. have been confirmed to have the bird flu. “It’s unfortunate that the severe case is a fellow Louisianan. We do hope that recovery is on the way,” Rebecca Christofferson said.
Carencro family celebrates slain man’s birthday: ‘I just miss him’

Dec 11, 2024 | klfy.com | Britt Lofaso

CARENCRO, La. (KLFY) — The family of a Carencro man celebrated what would have been his 21st birthday on Wednesday, Dec. 11. It’s a birthday that was stolen by five people whom Carencro police say killed him. O’Shay Breaux, 20, was gunned down in front of his home in Carencro in January. “Happy birthday, mama’s baby,” O’Shay’s mother, Michelle Breaux said, looking up to the sky. Holding blue balloons, O’Shay’s favorite color, his mother wished she could be with her son on his birthday. “I’d kiss him.

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2 Jan 25

I’m so heartbroken for my state, the people of New Orleans, and especially the families and friends of the people killed and seriously injured in a horrendous terror attack. Speechless tonight.

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30 Dec 24

I’m ashamed to say I didn’t know Jimmy Carter was such a legend. Married 77 years to Rosalyn. Lived in the same $240,000 house before and after the White House. Built homes for Habitat for Humanity until he was 95. Again, what a legend.

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12 Sep 24

RT @BillEllmore: I was booked on United Flight 93 on 9/11, 2001, flying nonstop from Newark NJ to San Francisco CA. Around midnight the nig…