Dawson Damico

2 days ago | klfy.com | Dawson Damico

IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) — In the recent New Iberia council meeting, the city is annexing property from the parish (Iberia) to expand its city limits. Mayor Freddie DeCourt says this move is critical for the future plans for both the city and parish as a whole. “This is economic development at work,” said Mayor DeCourt. The new ordinance will take five pieces of land along Highway 90. Known as the Hebert property, this move is multiple years in the making.

6 days ago | klfy.com | Dawson Damico

ST. LANDRY PARISH, LA (KLFY) — Just 24 hours after heavy rain struck down here in St. Landry Parish, floodwaters are still backed up which raises concerns for residents. “It should have been gone by now,” said a St. Landry resident who would like to stay anonymous. The previous rainstorms left multiple feet of water and caused people to take refuge in their homes. Some residents today are still stuck in their homes because of drainage issues.

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Dawson Damico

Dawson DamicoThu, May 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM UTC1 min readDrainage issues raise concerns for St. Landry residentsST. LANDRY PARISH, LA (KLFY) — Just 24 hours after heavy rain struck down here in St. Landry Parish, floodwaters are still backed up which raises concerns for residents. “It should have been gone by now,” said a St. Landry resident who would like to stay anonymous. The previous rainstorms left multiple feet of water and caused people to take refuge in their homes.

1 week ago | klfy.com | Dawson Damico

by: Dawson Damico Posted: May 7, 2025 / 06:24 PM CDT Updated: May 7, 2025 / 08:24 PM CDT IBERIA PARISH, LA (KLFY) — Residents are experiencing déjà vu as this is the second time in just a few weeks that Iberia Parish has been impacted by flooding waters and residents are growing weary of the repercussions. The heavy rainstorm blew through a lot of Acadiana especially in Iberia Parish.

1 week ago | klfy.com | Dawson Damico

RAYNE, La. (KLFY) — As a police officer, a fireman, and a role model, Lt. Allen Credeur will be missed by the entire Rayne community and beyond. “He left a really big impact in the community. He was selfless. Definitely a special man. He’s going to be truly missed,” said Claire Senegal, the principle of South Rayne Elementary. On Monday, Lt. Credeur was shot and killed from friendly fire in the line of duty while executing a warrant related to a violent domestic crime.