KLFY.com Articles: April 8, 2020

Hospitals believe Acadiana has already seen peak COVID-19 cases only if social distancing continues Republicans and Democrats at odds trying to protect small businesses BY THE NUMBERS: Louisiana’s coronavirus spending nears $600M City of Broussard April court dates re-scheduled Cajun softball lands first top-10 finish since 2014 How coronavirus spread through a birthday and a funeral in Chicago Arrest made in multiple Ville Platte cold cases Mental health resources for veterans during COVID-19 Competition ramping up for LSU softball with NCAA eligibility extension Congress breaks tradition during pandemic; House members can submit bills electronically Acadiana brewery making hand sanitizer, creating new brew for fundraiser Youngsville Police Chief warns residents of auto thefts during stay at home order In Depth: See what Congress is doing to keep people employed Broussard police, fire department offering birthday drive-by celebration during ‘stay at home’ order Eye on Scams: Beware of scammers taking advantage of stimulus checks Human rights group says detainees at ICE facilities at risk Latino workers ‘disproportionally’ hit by COVID-19 layoffs, business closings, leaders say Coronavirus response: More help on way for small businesses, lawmakers say Lawmakers look to add more money to emergency fund as small businesses report issues accessing loans Lawmakers push for more groups to get stimulus money Linda Tripp, key figure in Clinton sex scandal, dies at 70 It’s harder to stay safe at home for domestic violence victims – what’s being done? Help needed finding missing 15-year-old Rapides Parish girl Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make your own cloth mask Geico joins Allstate, offers 15% insurance credit as coronavirus cuts driving Gov. Edwards urges families to minimize size of Easter gatherings Countries start thinking about easing up on restrictions UPDATE: Cade man arrested following afternoon standoff LSU announces new grading policy for spring semester due to COVID-19 COVID-19 curfew extended in St. Landry Parish Scammers claim Steve Harvey will bring more than 600k to Louisiana woman’s front door Initial April 2 hit-and-run investigation leads to man’s arrest for second degree murder Actor, movie producer Tyler Perry surprises Winn-Dixie shoppers by footing their bills Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office wants residents to stay safe and stay at home this holiday weekend iRacing gains popularity while real-time sporting events are paused Jeanerette Rural Health Clinic offers public screening on April 9 Judge rules local businessman competent to stand trial for alleged Ponzi scheme Bernie Sanders drops out of 2020 race Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – April 8, 2020 Arkansas boy goes viral showing his love for his baby sister Coronavirus & Vol Nation: Casey Pruitt shares quarantine lessons “When you leave your home you put yourself at risk,” Oklahoma doctors warn residents are not doing enough to isolate during coronavirus outbreak Expect More Warm and Humid Weather Thursday