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Gov. Landry signs energy bills in Lafayette

3 days ago | klfy.com | Zane Hogue

by: Zane Hogue Posted: Jun 24, 2025 / 09:43 AM CDT Updated: Jun 24, 2025 / 12:56 PM CDT LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Gov.
Segus Jolivette Act signed into law in Louisiana

4 days ago | klfy.com | Zane Hogue

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — After making its way through the Louisiana House of Representatives, the Segus Jolivette Act has officially been signed into Louisiana law. The new law has put two new rules in place:Resisting a police officer with force or violence can now lead to a second-degree murder charge if it results in death. Drug dealers can now be charged with manslaughter if the substance they distribute causes someones death, even if passed through another person.
Solar speed trailer in St. Landry Parish shows frequent speeding

1 week ago | klfy.com | Zane Hogue

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) — Lalond Road in St. Landry Parish is where the sheriff’s office placed a solar powered speed trailer to monitor for speeding drivers and finding surprising numbers along the way. Major Mark LeBlanc with the sheriff’s office said that speed trailer gets placed on roadways that get consistent complaints from residents regarding speeding drivers. The trailer was placed on this roadway from May 5 through June 9.
Opelousas police chief supports speed cameras despite council pushback

1 week ago | klfy.com | Zane Hogue

OPELOUSAS, la. (KLFY) — Speed cameras have been a hot topic of discussion in Opelousas as council members are speaking out against the cameras. In a recent city council meeting, Council member Delita Broussard started an online petition to remove the cameras. Members of law enforcement, like Police Chief Graig LeBlanc, discussed why the cameras are helpful and necessary.
St. Landry Parish enforces stricter penalties for littering

1 week ago | klfy.com | Zane Hogue

ST. LANDRY PARISH, la. (KLFY) –St. Landry Parish takes a firm stance against littering after an arrest made under the new penalties. Richard LeBoeuf, director of Solid Waste Richard hopes this will deter others from similar actions. In Jan. 2024, St. Landry Parish Solid Waste partnered with the sheriff’s office and parish government to increase penalties for littering as the issue worsened each year.
Clifton Chenier’s 100th birthday: Music and memorabilia celebration

1 week ago | klfy.com | Zane Hogue

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) –Clifton Chenier, known as the “King of Zydeco” and is the only Zydeco artist to win the lifetime achievement award at the Grammy’s, is honored with a celebration. As the late Chenier’s 100th birthday quickly approaches on June 25, Zydeco events are planned across St. Landry Parish, Chenier’s home.
Grand Coteau faces water outage amid power blackout crisis

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Zane Hogue

GRAND COTEAU, La. (KLFY) — Sunset, Grand Coteau, and Cankton area had a power outage, like a black out. For people in Grand Coteau, a lack of ater also happened because one of the water wells wasn’t pumping and wasn’t processing due to the fact that it did not have a back-up generator. Alderman Devin Thomas says a major power outage that also shut down the town’s water has now led to a shift in focus from town officials.
Grand Coteau faces water outage amid power blackout crisis

1 week ago | klfy.com | Zane Hogue

GRAND COTEAU, La. (KLFY) — Sunset, Grand Coteau, and Cankton area had a power outage, like a black out. For people in Grand Coteau, a lack of ater also happened because one of the water wells wasn’t pumping and wasn’t processing due to the fact that it did not have a back-up generator. Alderman Devin Thomas says a major power outage that also shut down the town’s water has now led to a shift in focus from town officials.
Family mourns beloved father and former Marine David Joachin

2 weeks ago | klfy.com | Zane Hogue

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — A shooting Wednesday morning in Opelousas claimed the life of David Joachin. Today his family remembers his life and legacy. “He was literally like the best thing that happened to me,” said David’s daughter Cathy Smith.
Parent reacts to Southside Stadium nearing completion

2 weeks ago | klfy.com | Zane Hogue

YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KLFY) — After countless of meetings and campaigns, a Southside High School parent is proud to say the construction of the football stadium is almost complete. Eric David is one of many parents who spearheaded the efforts to get a football stadium built at Southside High School. Now that there is a tangible football field and stands for the crowd to sit in, David is more than excited for the games to come.