KLFY.com Articles: December 1, 2020

Gas tax bill aims to eliminate $14B backlog in road and bridge projects Gov. Edwards to hold news conference on state’s response to rising COVID-19 cases Wednesday at 3 Health care workers go on strike, demand protection against virus President Trump vows defense bill veto unless internet liability shield scrapped Police investigating after body of Instagram influencer found on side of road Could the growing COVID-19 numbers lead to another shutdown? One local senator says it’s all on the table St. Landry Crime Stoppers awarded top national awards Justin Timberlake gives wheelchair accessible van to family of teen with cerebral palsy Police hoping to install more surveillance cameras in Abbeville LSU’s ‘Gym 101’ scheduled for Dec 17 College Football Playoff Rankings released on Tuesday Florida Sen. Rick Scott promises uphill battle for Biden’s Cabinet picks CDC to shorten quarantine guideline to 10 days; 7 days with negative test Congress scrambles to avoid government shutdown Justice Department investigating ‘bribery-for-pardon scheme’ Number of COVID-19 cases growing alarming for local health officials Bipartisan lawmakers push $908B pandemic relief bill Congress hears from Mnuchin, Powell as CARES Act nears expiration Online Broadway benefit concert at 6 p.m. to help children and young adults living with Type 1 Diabetes Brett Favre: Brees was ‘bullied’ after his comments against kneeling during national anthem US panel votes to provide healthcare personnel and long-term care residents first COVID-19 vaccine shots State Police seize more than $160k in heroin, cocaine on I-10 Bipartisan congressional group unveils coronavirus relief compromise ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’: When it airs and where to watch Crop duster crashes in north Jeff Davis Parish, no injuries reported 41 people test positive for Coronavirus after New Orleans swingers convention Second stimulus check update: Group pushes $908B plan to break virus relief impasse An American double agent speaks about his double life Fauci says COVID-19 will continue to disrupt lives unless “overwhelming majority” of Americans take vaccine Pence tells governors coronavirus vaccine distribution could begin in two weeks VPSO issues prevention tips after rash of vehicle burglaries Tulane study says strong initial immune response could produce worst COVID-19 outcome Truck crashes into Opelousas veterinary clinic Barr: No evidence of widespread voter fraud Giving Tuesday: Hospice of Acadiana Meet Charlotte, a Banded Huntsman Spider who found a home Beware of COVID-19 scams as vaccine approaches FDA approval Giving Tuesday: ‘Help the helpers’ by contributing to 232-HELP LSU’s Cam Thomas named SEC Freshman of the Week Louisiana COVID-19 patient gets help from across the U.S. thanks to Navy SEAL brother-in-law Louisiana law enforcement agencies make multiple arrests involving internet crimes against children David Griffin talks current state of the New Orleans Pelicans ahead of camp President Trump says he opposes renaming some Army bases as part of defense bill Florida librarian dies weeks after teens ran her over with vehicle, deputies say Sen. Cassidy announces bipartisan COVID relief package Lafayette Parks and Rec starts youth basketball registration ‘Juno’ star Elliot Page announces he is transgender Deadline to register for FEMA assistance for Hurricane Delta Dec. 16 What is Giving Tuesday? Saban expects to return to sidelines for Alabama-LSU game ‘Christmas in Crowley’ postponed to Dec. 8 due to weather; Parade still scheduled for Thursday UL Lafayette Commencement ceremonies set for Tuesday, Dec. 8, Wednesday, Dec. 9 State Police investigate woman’s death in the Iberia Parish jail Who’s on President-elect Biden’s team of top economic advisers? ‘Not a pop-up’: 200 Sephora locations to open in Kohl’s stores in 2021 Newsfeed Now: A look ahead at the President-elect’s economic advisers, and a nurse shares her personal fight with COVID-19 and cancer CPSO: Sulphur man arrested on fourth-offense DWI Free COVID-19 testing at St. Martin Parish Community Health Center Friday, Dec. 4 Starbucks offering free coffee to frontline workers through December U.S. Marshals apprehend New Iberia murder suspect Eye on Scams: Toy scams are on the rise as we head into the holidays Ochsner Lafayette General teams with hampr for prescription delivery service Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, Fed Chair Powell testify on COVID-19 relief needs Lindsey Graham says Trump should attend Biden’s inauguration Passe Partout: Blood donations are needed due to COVID-19 Space heater leads to house fire on La Rue Blanc in Scott, no injuries reported Olympic rings back up in Tokyo Bay, serving as sign of hope amid pandemic Tips to protect against ‘porch pirates’ during the holiday shopping season U.S. students falling behind in math during pandemic, study finds LSU student shares passion for astronomy by sending items to the moon First blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s goes on sale Thursday Morning Showers & Cool…