Dawson Damico

Multimedia Journalist at KLFY-TV (Lafayette, LA)

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Crawfish prices hit season low just in time for Easter celebrations

6 days ago | klfy.com | Dawson Damico

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Some may call Good Friday the Super bowl Sunday of crawfish season. With last year’s drought causing a lot of issues, many have wondered of how sales will look for this Easter weekend. News 10 spoke with Laney King, co-founder The Crawfish App, reassured that everything should be back to normal. “Yeah, this year, like I said, much more normal when we look back at prior years, we look back at 2021, 2022, prices were much more in line.” King said.
Tensions rise in St. Martinville over Lawrason Act

1 week ago | klfy.com | Dawson Damico

ST.MARTINVILLE, LA (KLFY)— The possibility of a new form of operations for St. Martinville City Government is beginning to cause conflict between city leaders on if it should stay the same or move in a different direction. The new form of operations is called the Lawrason Act which according to Mayor Jason Willis, will establish a distinct role between the sitting mayor and council members. “It stops all the confusion,” Willis said.
St. Mary Parish inmates achieve milestone with welding certificates

1 week ago | klfy.com | Dawson Damico

CENTERVILLE, LA (KLFY) –Seven inmates at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement center recently graduated with their welding certification. Sheriff Gary Driskell said this was the first ever graduation class and is a milestone for inmate rehabilitation in the parish. “To me, you can’t be more prouder than a good, hard, honest day’s work to be able to take care of your family.
Family of Oshaun Smith demands answers regarding footage of his death allegedly leaked by Jeanerette Police

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Dawson Damico

IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) — The family of 22-year-old Oshaun Smith, who was shot and killed in late February in Jeanerette, are demanding answers after footage of his death was reportedly leaked from the Jeanerette Police Department. “I was mortified,” said Oshaun’s aunt Samona Drexler after seeing the footage. “I was truly mortified because, you know, that’s my nephew.
Family of Oshaun Smith demands answers regarding footage of his death allegedly leaked by Jeanerette Police

1 week ago | klfy.com | Dawson Damico

IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) — The family of 22-year-old Oshaun Smith, who was shot and killed in late February in Jeanerette, are demanding answers after footage of his death was reportedly leaked from the Jeanerette Police Department. “I was mortified,” said Oshaun’s aunt Samona Drexler after seeing the footage. “I was truly mortified because, you know, that’s my nephew.
What is the historical significance of the New Iberia Spanish Festival?

1 week ago | klfy.com | Dawson Damico

IBERIA PARISH, LA (KLFY) — For those who wonder why the New Iberia Spanish Festival takes place considering the Cajun French culture is so strong in the area, the New Iberia Spanish culture is rooted deep in the city’s history as well. New Iberia’s roots began in 1779 when Spanish settlers, who were majority young men, chose to leave Spain for religious freedom. They came along the Bayou Teche and settled right here and founded New Iberia.
St. Mary Parish prepares for flooding water heading south

2 weeks ago | klfy.com | Dawson Damico

MORGAN CITY,La. (KLFY) — An emergency declaration has been issued in St. Mary Parish with water levels here in the Atchafalaya River and Mississippi River anticipated to rise within the next week as a direct result from the flooding waters coming from a north. The Atchafalaya River is being estimated to have a significant amount of water coming in following the heavy rainfall and flooding from Kentucky, Ohio, and Arkansas.
Vigil held for pit bull found chained and shot in rural Patterson

2 weeks ago | klfy.com | Dawson Damico

PATTERSON, La. (KLFY) — A vigil was held in Patterson today for a pit bull named Olive that was found tied to a tree, filled with bullet holes and left for dead. It was put together by Aviary Creature Rescue and Acadiana Humane Society to keep Olive’s name in the light and let the community know they will not forget about what happened to her as they continue looking for justice. Alyssa Muse with Aviary Creature Rescue voiced the importance of the life of Olive. “A life is a life,” she said.
Louisiana shrimp industry backs tariffs

2 weeks ago | klfy.com | Dawson Damico

LOUISIANA (KLFY) — Louisiana Shrimp Association President Acy Cooper says the impacts of tariffs on the industry is expected to do what shrimpers across the nation have been hoping for since imports began taking over. The once $2.5 billion industry has significantly decreased over the years with cheaper imported products from countries like India and Ecuador.
Hopkins Street construction in New Iberia may affect local residents and businesses

2 weeks ago | klfy.com | Dawson Damico

IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) — Much needed improvements are underway on Hopkins Street in New Iberia, but Mayor Freddie DeCourt says this may impact businesses and residents along the highway. “This is a state project, not a city project, but my citizens are going to be inconvenienced by it,” said DeCourt. The highly anticipated rework of Hopkins Street will be a large drainage project and overlay of the highway.