KLFY.com Articles: May 12, 2020

Report: Trump again pushing to have border wall painted black Leonard Fournette among top NFL trade candidates Two Breaux Bridge men accused of stealing golf carts Employers looking to hire during virtual job fair Crawfish farmers wait for relief after one of their worst seasons Antibody tests and plasma donations create possible treatment options for Coronavirus Iberia Parish curfew expires Wednesday Lafayette Diocese talks plans heading into phase 1 re-opening; says mass will look different “19 Thanks” launches a statewide event in honor of Louisiana’s essential workers Port Barre police officer accused of raping woman speaks out; says it was consensual, not traffic related Louisiana casinos first in country to make a return to gambling Restaurants get ready for the state’s phase one reopening Hospitals are ready for Louisiana’s phase one reopening Eunice High principal ‘Mitch’ Fontenot selected as a Louisiana Principal of the Year semi-finalist As businesses seek liability protections, unions say workers should come first Local safety company develops post COVID-19 life-saving protocols Napier expects 6 weeks or longer to get back in football shape “I’m highly concerned. You have to be conscious help us fight the battle, because I think we will see an uptick.” Acadiana doctors talk about COVID-19 testing/cases Coronavirus crisis: Dr. Fauci ‘cautiously optimistic’ about return to normalcy COVID-19 testing in St. Mary Parish canceled May 14, 15 Special election in California’s 25th congressional district could indicate what’s to come in November Why are 20 million Americans still waiting for their stimulus checks? Fauci testifies in virtual Senate coronavirus hearing Crowley Police identify suspect in double shooting West Virginia senators introduce E-BRIDGE Act to remove obstacles for broadband access Senate lawmakers hear testimony from top health experts on nation’s pandemic response Senators, health experts focus coronavirus hearing on returning students to campus Fauci, health officials warn against reopening the country too quickly No Fans, No Dome: Saints HOF Michael Lewis experienced both House unveils $3 trillion virus bill including second round of stimulus checks, state aid Raising Cane’s hosting virtual graduation party with performances by Snoop Dogg and Shaq St. Martin Parish curfew lifted US government sees record monthly deficit of $737.9 billion Arrest made in drive-by shooting that killed man and 3-year-old boy in New Orleans Dr. Fauci warns of serious consequences if US reopens too soon University of Louisana System names Dr. Edwin Litolff as interim ULM President COVID-19 testing begins at 1 p.m. at the Robicheaux Center on May 13 Stage Stores files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy AP: Elon Musk becomes champion of defying virus stay-home orders, Louisiana congressman commends him COVID-19 testing site established in New Iberia Walmart location Suspicious vehicle sought by Carencro PD Walmart to repeat cash bonus for all U.S. hourly employees Reduced dog adoption fees at Iberia Parish animal shelter until the 17th Husband watches wife deliver baby via Zoom while being treated for COVID-19 in same hospital Alabama woman, ex-son-in-law arrested after livestreaming one-year-old’s rape, authorities say One Acadiana offers how-to guide for reopening workplaces KLFY will air UL’s virtual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – May 12, 2020 Experts agree this hurricane season will be above average, maybe even extremely active WATCH LIVE: Fauci testifies remotely before Senate, warns nation against premature reopening Rare ‘Blue Dragon’ washes up on Texas island Fauci warns of serious consequences if US reopens too soon 6-year-old found tied up in shed; grandmother, boyfriend arrested 70% of US Olympic sports applied for PPP funds Suspect arrested in Lafayette shooting Warmer and Breezy Today while the Weather Stays Quiet