KLFY.com Articles: May 14, 2020

Acadiana Wreckin’ Rams receive state championship rings Moving Acadiana Forward: Acadiana and South Louisiana speak with one voice for 2020 Census Guidroz announces crackdown on speeders in St. Landry Parish Officials release edited coronavirus reopening guidance Louisiana Senate targets lawyer ads promising big payouts 40,000 new unemployment claims as Louisiana looks to reopen House Republicans say China should be held accountable for coronavirus spread Kidney injury seen in more than a third of hospitalized COVID-19 patients A decision to make: Stay on unemployment benefits or return to work? UPDATE: Victim killed in Loreauville Highway crash in St. Martin Parish identified Don’t wander streets of Tijuana looking for beer, officials warn Farmers will have to euthanize millions of pigs as meat plants remain closed No changes to nursing homes & assisted living facilities in phase one of reopening state AARP Louisiana urging for protection and safety of individuals in adult residential facilities ‘No one is above the law’: Lawmakers respond to Burr stepping down as intel chair amid stock sales investigation Senate Republicans continue to spar over additional coronavirus aid to states Small businesses say PPP loans not flexible enough Louisiana senators: Shield businesses from virus lawsuits Crowley to have limited reopening of City Hall Monday, May 18 Alleged drug dealer attempts to hide cocaine in back of Jennings police unit Shots fired in Opelousas hit gas line but causes no injuries HEROES Act would give $1 trillion to state, local governments to help stay afloat during pandemic US lawmakers look at possibly extending duration of Paycheck Protection Program Carencro High to hold graduation parade for graduates May 23 Senate to make adjustments to Paycheck Protection Program St. Landry SO seize largest amount of heroin to date, estimated worth $45k Court: Suit against LSU in frat pledge’s death can continue Former Louisiana ‘Trooper of the Year’ charged with sharing child porn J.C. Penney offers top execs million-dollar bonuses as it faces possible bankruptcy Trump says he would mobilize military to distribute coronavirus vaccine when it’s ready Stimulus checks: Some Social Security recipients to get checks starting today Tracking the Tropics: First named Atlantic storm of 2020 could form in coming days Jeff Bezos could become world’s first trillionaire as coronavirus pushes Amazon profits Alleged drug smuggler has COVID-19 and ties to cartel, CBP says City of Jeanerette extends curfew until June 1 LSU grads preparing for ‘virtual graduation’ LCG provides update on Kaliste Saloom Road construction update Meet Your Neighbor: Louisiana Association in United Ways Meet Your Neighbor: U.S. Army recruitment goes virtual LSU’s Wickersham Named to CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team Virus whistleblower tells lawmakers US lacks vaccine plan Opelousas man arrested on attempted second degree murder charge Governor, Department of Health address contract tracing privacy concerns Happening now: Lunch giveaway to celebrate Red Day at Keller Williams in Lafayette until 2 p.m. WATCH: Emotional reunion between Baton Rouge General nurse and his family COVID-19 testing site to open Friday in Opelousas VIRTUAL CLASS: Become a storm spotter with National Weather Service More than 1,000 SLEMCO customers without power in Youngsville area Louisiana Workforce Commission sees drop in unemployment insurance claims Delivery driver blocked into Oklahoma neighborhood by HOA president Many mayor says town will not enforce Gov. Edwards’ new proclamation Dr. Scott Hamilton says the ER is seeing an increase of car crash injuries in children Blue Angels pilot captures awesome cockpit video during Chicago flyover ‘Not an acceptable answer:’ President Trump disagrees with Fauci on keeping some schools closed this fall 36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit Get a FREE smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Cafe in support of nurses Scattered Showers and Storms Likelier Today, Heavy Rains Possible