KLFY.com Articles: April 29, 2020

NCAA moves in direction to allow athletes to get paid for name, image and likeness Calais looks forward to learning from Brady Mom reunited with 1-year-old son Harper, after working the front lines of COVID-19 for seven weeks Police called after NYC funeral home puts bodies in trucks Lafayette Clinic offering free COVID-19 testing Lakers Superstar LeBron James to honor Class of 2020 with all-star event Local restaurants preparing to open outdoor seating areas LSU’s Adrian Magee looking to make mark with Saints Lafayette Parish School System reschedules graduation ceremonies Watch: Will you see a meat shortage at the store? What lawmakers are doing to spike supply NCAA allows name, image and likeness compensation for student-athletes Lawmakers divided on Trump’s meat processing order Bishop Douglas Deshotel gives message on state’s ‘stay-at-home’ order New Orleans Mayor chosen for global coronavirus economic recovery task force LSU’s Fehoko signs with Los Angeles Chargers as undrafted free agent Lawmakers encourage states to allow hospitals to resume elective procedures Union at odds with Trump’s order for meat processors Lafayette Public Library drive-thru window services to resume on Monday, May 4 at 12 p.m. Drug proves effective against virus as economic damage rises Some Texas businesses can reopen on Friday — but some lawmakers say it’s too soon House Democrats push for support for federal support for public service workers House opts not to meet in person next week; plans underway to ensure safe return to Capitol Today is South Louisiana Giving Day! Learn how you can help community organizations Roger Goodell is reducing his salary to $0, NFL workers taking pay cuts Local businessman Frank Gerami II dies at 68 Trump says he won’t extend social distancing guidelines Food distribution at 1 p.m. in Jeanerette on Friday, May 1 State Fire Marshal issues restaurant guidelines for outdoor dining Overnight severe weather causes damage in portions of Acadiana Virus sends economies plunging; glimmer of hope on treatment President Trump welcomes Gov. Edwards to Oval Office, touts ‘great success in Louisiana’ Coast Guard rescues two people in the water near Grand Isle LPD seizes $118,580 worth of narcotics during I-10 traffic stop Abbeville PD responds to multiple shots fired in neighborhood, one suspect arrested Happening now: Free jambalaya lunches are being distributed at Carencro High until 1 p.m. EXCLUSIVE: taking a look inside a Tyson plant amidst COVID-19 Overnight storms cause power outages Florida alligator found with two arrows shot in its side UPDATE: Lightning strikes cause fire at New Iberia synagogue Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – April 29, 2020 Mattel honors ‘everyday heroes’ of coronavirus pandemic with new collectibles Lightning strike causes tank battery explosion in Acadia Parish US economy shrank at 4.8% rate last quarter as virus struck Costco requiring face coverings for shoppers More grab-and-go meals are being distributed due to high demand More people ride bikes during the stay-at-home order