KLFY.com Articles: April 30, 2020

LCG announces reopening all forced to close businesses as “the next step” Happening now: South Louisiana Giving Day will help support 89 organizations, churches and schools Hundreds of poultry workers fall ill to coronavirus as consumer demand spikes Jobless claims spiral up and up, and millions still await first checks Facebook rolls out new ‘Care’ emojis for coronavirus pandemic Opelousas man arrested on second-degree rape charge Tennessee governor, President Trump announce new measures to combat coronavirus in nursing homes UPDATE: Bicyclist struck on southbound Evangeline Thruway, roadway reopened Happening now: Vermillionaires holding fundraiser for local nonprofit Watch Live: Lawmakers propose signing up out-of-work Americans to battle COVID-19 Outdoor seating is trending among Lafayette restaurants Jalen Johnson lands at a SEC school Frontline heroes: Meet Jeanerette’s first female fire chief Little League World Series canceled Major US airlines to require passengers to wear face masks Trump announces plan to fight COVID-19 at nursing homes Florida unemployment: Who’s to blame for system failures? Delayed deliveries for some families impact ‘Meals to You’ program At least 3 Louisiana parishes going against governor, reopening House Republicans question committee to oversee coronavirus response Texas lawmakers scramble to solve the over-supply of oil in the state Senator proposes creation of ‘Health Force’ to get the unemployed back to work Maurice PD will be distributing masks to the public; City hall to resume regular hours Louisiana Legislature to reconvene May 4 for abbreviated session Beloved teacher dies of coronavirus after she was twice denied testing, family says Acadiana Eats: Renaissance Market & Brasserie in the Oil Center Governor: Outdoor church services are fine Little League World Series, tournaments canceled for first time U.S. intel community says coronavirus “not manmade or genetically modified” Acadiana Symphony Orchestra to host “May Day” fundraiser for musicians Friday, May 1 Two people shot at Oklahoma Walmart, suspect in custody Walmart employees in Louisiana to receive $3.52M in cash bonuses Spring Garden Grass Seed US jobless claims soar past 30 million; Europe reeling also Meet Your Neighbor: Wealth Wednesday Meet Your Neighbor: Bare Wood Furniture Center Welcome mat at Florida home read, ‘come back with a warrant,’ so deputies did and found drugs Police: 4 Amish children killed, 1 missing in buggy accident Halliburton shutting down operations at Kilgore facility; moving operations to Louisiana Flyover to honor healthcare workers set for 12 p.m. in St. Landry Parish on Friday Search for suspect in Arnaudville after high speed chase Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – April 30, 2020 Grammy-nominated musician Steve Riley to play virtual Downtown Alive! concert Gulf Shores reopens city beaches, facilities in response to Safer at Home Order State Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Lake Charles Old Lafayette synagogue destroyed by fire