KLFY.com Articles: August 31, 2021

August 31
UL football preparing for crowd noise at Texas during practice Update: Schedule changes for Week 1 of HS football Texas Heartbeat Bill to take effect Wednesday rules out 85% of abortions Texas school district closes after 2 teachers die Arrest warrants issued for Ohio man who confronted reporter on live TV Pentagon says US didn’t leave service dogs in Afghanistan Drillship crew in Gulf says they were not evacuated for Hurricane Ida, still stranded with no rescue in sight Customers describe hiding under tables after man allegedly threatens female employee with gun at Lafayette restaurant Saints trim roster to 53, Hogan and Freeman among cuts Payton: Saints planning up to a month away from New Orleans Elderly woman rescued from Lafayette house fire caused by lightning strike Biden defends Afghanistan exit as Republicans ramp up criticism, calls to resign Acadiana residents can help those impacted by Hurricane Ida Couple’s remarkable journey back home to Lafayette comes with special memories for their newborn Terrebonne Parish community leader talks loss, hope and recovery following Ida Biden calls Afghanistan withdrawal ‘extraordinary success’ Road to recovery: Resources rush in for Hurricane Ida victims Postal service resumes operations for 705-708 zip areas, other South La. regions still suspended, being evaluated Do US teens have the right to be vaccinated against their parents’ will? It depends on where they live Louisiana man surrounded by flood water rescues fawn from drowning K-12 schools in Acadiana reopening Tuesday; St. Mary, Vermilion parishes to remain closed Navy veteran finds note on car window telling her she doesn’t belong LSU to remain closed until Sept. 6, will reopen on Sept. 7 DOTD: All interstate highways in Louisiana now open for traffic SLEMCO sending line workers to Houma to assist in power restoration “Hospitality Hub” opened in Lafayette for those displaced by Hurricane Ida Gas shortages continue in Baton Rouge area Some energy facilities in Gulf gradually inch back to life Travel fail: TSA shares video of raw chicken on airport baggage carousel “My jail is empty”, St. John the Baptist Parish sheriff warns people of coming into the parish with ill-intent post-Hurricane Ida Mike Richards is out as producer of ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Louisiana gets waiver for ‘hot foods’ for SNAP, P-EBT benefits due to Ida; DSNAP still not activated LIST: How to help with Hurricane Ida relief efforts Gov. Edwards tours storm-ravaged parishes, Louisiana Coast LDWF: Hurricane Ida has displaced wildlife into human areas — here’s what to look for ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star’s property sustains damage from Hurricane Ida Patriots release QB Cam Newton amid flurry of roster cuts Newsfeed Now: Last US troops leave Afghanistan; Man rescues 60 cows from floodwaters after Hurricane Ida IRS: Hurricane Ida victims who had extensions on their tax returns getting extra time Good Samaritans rescue 60 cows from floodwaters after Hurricane Ida Small Louisiana communities bear brunt of Hurricane Ida Slidell man attacked by alligator while wife ran for help, victim still missing 84-year-old pedestrian killed on Vermilion Parish highway Lightning strike at beach kills NJ lifeguard, injures 7 others Vaccine clinic held at funeral for Florida deputy who died from COVID-19 VIDEO: Roof comes off home during Hurricane Ida 2 killed, 10 injured in highway collapse in Mississippi