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LSU football hit with probation, fine and more as NCAA announces penalties

LSU football hit with probation, fine and more as NCAA announces penalties

The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions has handed down their panel’s decision on LSU’s football recruiting violations. The penalties imposed on LSU are provided below: One year of probation. A $5,000 fine (self-imposed). A limit of official visits for football to 55 during the 2022-23 academic year (self-imposed). A one-week prohibition against unofficial visits…MORE

$26 million awarded to Louisiana for Hurricane Laura recovery efforts

$26 million awarded to Louisiana for Hurricane Laura recovery efforts

Congressman Clay Higgins announced today that FEMA is awarding $26 million to Louisiana for hurricane recovery efforts. The reimbursement includes: $3,654,302.40 to the Calcasieu Parish School Board for permanent repairs at Lewis Middle School in response to Hurricane Laura. $22,477,432.50 to the Jeff Davis Electric Co-Op for transmission line restoration as a result of Hurricane…MORE

Residents of Opelousas have been experiencing brown water issues

Residents of Opelousas have been experiencing brown water issues

 Opelousas residents are reaching out to the city for answers about dirty water flowing through their faucets. Kyedric Parker, a resident of Opelousas, recorded video of brown water flowing through his faucet and reached out for help getting the city’s attention. Parker said water has appeared a dirty, brown color in his neighborhood since he…MORE

Tropical depression 7 forms, expected to become Fiona

Tropical Depression Seven formed in the central Atlantic Ocean this Wednesday with wind speeds of 35 mph. Seven is currently moving due west towards the Lesser Antilles and the Caribbean Islands where it is expected to further organize and strengthen. The next name on the list is Fiona. Read More From klfyMORE

Acadiana Animal Aid undergoing major renovation, volunteers needed

Acadiana Animal Aid undergoing major renovation, volunteers needed

Acadiana Animal Aid is beginning renovations this Sunday, Sept. 11, and needs volunteers. Acadiana Animal Aid is a nonprofit shelter that pulls up to 2,400 at-risk cats and dogs from other shelters to give them another chance to be adopted rather than being euthanized. The shelter is partnering with Rescue Rebuild to receive a $250,000 renovation…MORE

Scattered Storms Likely, Heavy Rains Possible

Scattered Storms Likely, Heavy Rains Possible

Expect another good chance of rain Thursday and Friday, but the rain may not be as widespread. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s. We will see scattered showers over the weekend with highs in the upper 80s. There will be a small threat of flash flooding each day. Read More From klfy.comMORE

‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign in full swing with local law enforcement

‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign in full swing with local law enforcement

Law enforcement around Acadiana taking a zero tolerance approach to driving while intoxicated. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is targeting impaired drivers on the roadway. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign will run throughout the Labor Day holiday. It began on Friday August 19, 2022 and will…MORE

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