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Lafayette, Louisiana · LafayetteLAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)-- The 100 Club of Acadiana joins the community in mourning the loss of Lafayette Police Officer Cpl. Segus Jolivette who was fatally wounded in the line of duty. They extend their thoughts and prayers to the families of the officers involved in responding to a hostage situation in Jeanerette. “Law enforcement is a dangerous job. Firefighting is a dangerous job and we need community support, especially now when we have suc…See the Story
100 Club of Acadiana to provide financial support to families of officers in Jeanerette standoff
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Lafayette, Louisiana · LafayetteLAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- "I'm 95-years-old and she's 95. Velta is the oldest," Velva stated. At River Oaks Manor Retirement in Lafayette, you'll find the heartwarming story of 95-year-old twin sisters Velva Segura Broussard and Velta Segura of Jefferson Island. These two remarkable women, who entered the world together, continue to share life's journey. Velta, the oldest sister, is partially blind. These two remarkable women, who entered the wo…See the Story
90 Plus: Velva Segura Broussard and Velta Segura
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Lafayette, Louisiana · LafayetteLAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- An Acadiana resident was the latest victim in a computer tech support turned cryptocurrency scam. He lost thousands of dollars when sending Bitcoin to the scammer. Now, he wants to warn others. This local resident wanted to remain anonymous, and he said, "We went with the $12,000 in cash and then deposited it into the machine." News Ten's Sylvia Masters asked, "And that was a Bitcoin machine?" "Yes. A Bitcoin machine," …See the Story
Eye on Scams: Acadiana resident lost thousands in cryptocurrency scam
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Lafayette, Louisiana · LafayetteLafayette Parish is home to two of this year's Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Legacy Grant recipients.Between the two recipients, the grant will fund a total of three cultural projects. One of those will include a live broadcast of the 50th annual Festivals Acadiens et Croles."It's important for us to archive these moments and events for future generations. The theme this year for festival is '50 Years and Tomorrow.' By archiving this music,…See the Story
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles receives Legacy Grant
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Housing · LafayetteResidents Organized for Housing Louisiana (ROHLA) is hosting a public meeting this evening to discuss safe and affordable housing for Lafayette residents.The meeting comes on the heels of uproar by tenants of Himbola Manor due to living conditions there. This as city officials look for solutions to the housing concerns of Lafayette Parish.ROHLA is encouraging residents to have their voices heard at its Lafayette Parish chapter which will serve a…See the Story
Statewide group looks to give Lafayette residents a voice amid housing concerns
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Lafayette Parish · Lafayette ParishLAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- Five people from Breaux Bridge were caught stealing crawfish in Lafayette Parish, authorities said. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited Hunter Herrington, 26, Damien Courville, 35, Skylar Robichaux, 34, Jessie Reece, 25, and a juvenile for theft of crawfish. Authorities said LDWF agents obtained surveillance video July 5 showing the five subjects checking crawfish traps and keep…See the Story
LDWF: Five Breaux Bridge men cited for stealing crawfish in Lafayette Parish
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