KLFY.com Articles: August 21, 2020

Saints defense dominates during padded practices Washington man killed in single-vehicle crash in Opelousas Crime up in New Orleans for 2020, despite COVID-19 quarantine UPDATE: One dead after officer-involved shooting in Lafayette Postmaster General: It’s ‘an outrageous claim’ that postal service changes undermine election Illinois 8-year-old recovering from rare but severe illness linked to COVID-19 LSU’s Interim President asking student-leaders to hold classmates accountable with safety measures No, Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Depression 14 won’t merge into ‘superstorm’ in Gulf of Mexico NCAA grants extra year of eligibility for fall sport athletes ‘A lot of surprises’: GOP previews what to expect during next week’s RNC Birth of panda cub brings ‘joyous news’ to the National Zoo Louisiana health department to redo Medicaid contract search Baton Rouge casino moving onto land in 2022 Gov. Edwards declares State of Emergency as dual tropical systems threaten Louisiana Parties continue at UL despite university warnings New, dangerous drug ‘gray death’ found in New Iberia for the first time, police said School plans finalized as Evangeline Parish heads back to the classrooms 90 Plus: Angelina Narcisse has been a UL campus gem for decades Another federal judge sides with governor on bar closing order as owners appeal Senators grill postmaster general, point to prescription delays Postmaster general testifies in front of Senate After first week of classes, UL reports 5 coronavirus cases; students adjust to new rules New, dog-friendly cabins open at 16 Louisiana State Parks BBB warns of popular diet app Noom after thousands of complaints filed Postmaster General testifies, says USPS can handle surge of mail-in ballots Abbeville man loses home to fire after explosion at neighbor’s apartment House poised to pass $25B boost for Postal Service amid Trump attacks Acadian Ambulance Medic of the Year celebration goes virtual 18-wheeler is leaking hydraulic fluid on Ambassador Caffery, drivers advised to avoid area Portion of Port Barre under boil advisory until further notice Kanye West booted off ballot in Wisconsin, Ohio and Illinois St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office welcomes first woman K-9 handler Postal Service launches special election mail information website Healthy Road Trip Snacks Make Your Lawn Look Green All Year La. GOHSEP urges storm preparation; First time there will be dual tropical threats in the Gulf of Mexico in 87 years Loughlin sentenced to 2 months, Giannulli gets 5 months in college bribery scheme Sandbag locations in Acadiana Mailboxes and sorting equipment won’t be restored before election, postmaster general testifies American Cancer Society Gala will hold a virtual evening event on August 29 Tracking the Tropics: Tropical Storm Laura’s track shifts west, Marco expected to form soon Eye on Scams: How to avoid asphalt paving scams Golden State Killer sentenced to life for 26 rapes, slayings The Pet Stop: Cookie is looking for her forever home Guns, drugs found in Iberia Parish correctional center contraband investigation Saints’ Jenkins primed for campaigns on and off the field Joe Cool: Burrow confident in adapting to Bengals offense Tokyo Games postponement presents quandary for ticket buyers Target, Aldi recall peaches tied to salmonella outbreak Newsfeed Now: Tracking the Tropics; Huge crowds at Alabama football game goes viral Stranger hands out cash to people waiting for stimulus checks Postmaster says ballots No. 1 priority, but details no plan At home family cooking with Carrabba’s Acadiana Eats: Chickory’s at the Palace in Opelousas Fightingville Fresh on Lafayette’s Northside UPDATE: I-10 west now clear following crash at Butte La Rose exit Dems focus on pandemic, climate as Biden accepts nomination