KLFY.com Articles: May 4, 2020

May 4
Stevens, Tigers ready to prove doubters wrong Health experts say haircuts and spas are not safe for Phase One re-opening Louisiana Workforce Commission issues more than $1B in unemployment benefits Louisiana Attorney General encourages reopening of hair salons and barbershops in letter to governor Over half of Acadiana’s COVID-19 deaths are nursing home residents; 55% compared to 33% statewide Motorcyclist dies in late night crash in Acadia Parish In ‘Becoming,’ a starring role for Michelle Obama IN SESSION: La. lawmakers return amid safety, budget concerns 3 charged in killing of store security guard over virus mask Louisiana casinos could reopen by Memorial Day; players can expect different experience inside Lafayette Regional Airport operational despite flight reductions; new terminal project continues Creativity is key this offseason as Damien Lewis prepares for NFL SPD: One woman shot, another jailed after their romantic relationship goes south TAKEN: Free 4-bedroom, 2-story Lafayette home now off the market Grammy winner and Lafayette native Lauren Daigle to sing national anthem at LSU virtual graduation ceremonies Supreme Court makes history holding arguments via phone in midst of coronavirus pandemic Pro Golf returns to TV Two new locations added to Lafayette Parish child mobile meal distribution Lawmakers push for healthcare workers to receive same benefits as law enforcement, military Abbeville mother has message for her 29-year-old son’s killer, APD searches for suspect Senate back in session while some question if it’s too early Midwest lawmakers: Biofuel producers need relief aid Lafayette student named as an LPB Young Hero for 2020 COVID-19 testing sites to open soon in St. Mary Parish Lafayette Parish School System seeking bus drivers Lawmakers, experts want more mental health services available to healthcare workers Scott Police looking for alleged wallet thief U.S. business begins reopening — how should it be handled at the border? Carnival Cruise Line plans to sail again starting in August TSA union calls for more protections amid pandemic New Louisiana education chief to be selected May 20 LSU lands 4-star quarterback from Texas Senate back in session; lawmakers turn down COVID-19 testing Major grocery chains rationing meat purchases to curb hoarding 13-year-old charged with attempted murder, after shooting couple in their Caddo Parish home NRA cutting staff and salaries amid coronavirus pandemic Boxer trades gym for mom’s house to train for Olympics Treasury announces record borrowing of $2.99 trillion Meteor shower peaks Tuesday as Earth passes through orbit of Halley’s Comet ‘Extremely small chance’ NFL season doesn’t happen LOGA: Half of oil producers say bankruptcy likely, a quarter of workers laid off Is Taysom Hill the best backup QB in the NFL? Gov. Edwards announces ‘Open Safely,’ online resource for businesses, churches Lafayette City Court to reopen Monday, May 18, court schedule resumes June 1 COVID-19 vaccine hunt heats up globally, still no guarantee Costco to temporarily limit meat purchases to 3 items per person Italy eases lockdown, U.S. haltingly lifts some restrictions Meet Your Neighbor: Attorney Kenneth D. St. Pé Meet Your Neighbor: Money Monday, May 4, 2020 Officials: Harvey man set himself on fire while using blow torch U.S. intel thinks China stayed mum on virus early on to grab supplies President Trump raises COVID-19 fatality projection to as high as 100,000 Man wears KKK hood while grocery shopping in California Called to order: Supreme Court begins 1st arguments by phone Lafayette woman named 2020 Dole Caregiver Fellow to advocate for wounded veterans WWE star John Cena surprises Florida 7-year-old battling life-threatening illness Dolphins legend Don Shula dies at 90 Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – May 4, 2020 UPDATE: Abbeville Police investigating Dutel Street homicide, victim found in vehicle WATCH: Speeding driver loses control, swerves into median on Louisiana highway Stimulus checks: Will there be a second round in May? Northwest Florida lawyer strolls beaches in ‘Grim Reaper’ costume to protest beach openings ‘Aggressive chicken’ is going viral in Louisiana Protesters demand Governor Edwards lift stay-at-home order Hot Start to Week with Cooler Weather Coming for Mother’s Day Weekend Governor John Bel Edwards announces change to state’s COVID-19 press briefings