KLFY.com Articles: April 29, 2021

All of Acadiana less vaccinated than the state average Moving Acadiana Forward: C & K Products; a new meaning for “small business” Bill banning transgender girls from playing on female sports teams passes Senate Education Committee Northside Christian, Notre Dame advance to state title games Two teens’ murders spark gang war, Crowley detectives arrest 22 gang members involved Four Latin American analog astronauts depart from Port Isabel for Mars Ocean Analog mission Is it safe yet to attend sporting events during the pandemic? Alabama removing anti-gay language from state’s sex ed law Hailed a hero: Teen surfer saves drowning man in California LSU wide receiver Ja’marr Chase drafted by Cincinnati Bengals Eunice police investigating shooting LPSO searching for endangered runaway Kennedy, Higgins getting more involved in Seacor disaster, legislation introduced in Congress Bipartisan talks on police reform resume on Capitol Hill Shreveport casino employee arrested for allegedly making bomb threats White farmers seeking loan forgiveness sue U.S. government over racial bias Biden marks 100 days in office with rally in Georgia Family and volunteers continue searching for missing Seacor crew; calling upon government officials to act Senate overwhelmingly approves $35 billion bipartisan water infrastructure bill Lady Gaga’s dognappers arrested in Los Angeles: police Bipartisan group of lawmakers push to reduce and prevent military sexual assault Gov. Edwards prioritizes infrastructure, shoring up unemployment trust fund with American Rescue Plan funds Lawmakers organize along party lines over Biden’s legislative agenda LDH confirms two cases of Brazil COVID-19 variant in Louisiana Louisiana bill would grant image rights to student-athletes Nine LSU Tigers Ready for NFL Draft People of color are more exposed than whites to air pollution, study finds Bossier City man jailed for alleged sexual assault of a child St. Mary Parish deputies arrest Centerville man for rape, child porn, carnal knowledge Kennedy, Higgins introduce legislation requiring companies to update family members during search and rescue Restaurants scramble to find workers as businesses reopen Idaho lawmakers pass bill to kill most of state’s wolf population Cruises could resume in mid-July with 95% of passengers fully vaccinated, CDC says Real-world study first to confirm vaccines prevent severe COVID illness: CDC Meet Your Neighbor: Saigon Noodles Meet Your Neighbor: Rugged Ironworx Preview: Williamson, Pelicans set for matchup against the Thunder Mayor Cantrell, ‘New Orleans mask mandate will remain in place’ Louisiana lawmakers plan $1,000 pay raises for K-12 teachers NFL Draft 2021: First-round coverage Suspect behind deadly California wildfire was trying to cover up murder, officials believe Breaux Bridge kids helping Seacor Power search with lemonade stand Crime Stoppers tip leads to arrest of alleged Opelousas truck stop thief Ambassador Caffery IHOP closed after accidental grease fire overnight Carencro, Duson men indicted by grand jury in separate first-degree rape cases Tragedy at Metairie Eagle Nest: 3-month-old American Bald Eagle dies unexpectedly. Neighborhood in shock. Newsfeed Now: Pres. Biden lays out ‘American Families Plan;’ AL man shares his long-haul COVID-19 story LDWF capture and euthanize bear due to reliance “on human food sources” 5 dead, including 2 deputies, suspect’s parents, after NC standoff Chipotle giving free burritos to health care workers. Here’s how to get one Senate’s lone Black Republican suggests Dems use race as political weapon Moderna beefs up COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing for 2021-22 Man falls from his RV, killed as vehicle runs him over in Nevada parking lot Networks realize draft drama without frills sometimes best Louisiana state representative proposes students learn the ‘good, bad and ugly’ about slavery Lumber prices skyrocket nearly 250%, impacts suppliers and buyers Journey to Tokyo: Texas teen earns Olympic spot in shotgun skeet Lourdes Home Health and Lourdes Hospice are holding a blood drive today Junior League of Lafayette hosts Panel of Powerful Women event Another Warm, Humid Night & Higher Rain Chances Friday….