KLFY.com Articles: February 22, 2021

Bob Marlin earns career milestone with Senior Night victory over UTA Lafayette, STM advance in LHSAA girls basketball playoffs Cajun Navy helping thousands in Texas desperate for water New sexual assault accusations after soldier’s death at Fort Bliss; Army opens investigation Destination Louisiane: Cajun X Cables wake park in Lafayette ‘Elijah McClain should still be here today’: Aurora Fire Rescue, Aurora police respond to independent review La. National Guard continues to assist with winter storm response efforts Small businesses allowed exclusive access to PPP loan applications for two weeks Nearly half of Trump voters would leave GOP for Trump party, poll finds HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Youngest known Asst. Fire Chief in Louisiana turns 26 years old Biden pushes for COVID-19 relief package as the US passes 500,000 COVID-19 deaths LSU’s offensive explosion fuels comeback win vs La Tech Over 1600 families served at food distribution event in Rayne Acadia Parish: Two teens shot by someone in passing vehicle Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland gaining bipartisan support from Senate Acadian Ambulance is now offering alternative treatment options to help ease hospital capacity concerns State offices will remain closed Tuesday in seven Louisiana parishes DOJ: Wife of Mexico drug cartel chief ‘El Chapo’ arrested in Virginia BRPD investigating viral arrest, Mayor-President releases statement US tops 500,000 COVID-19 deaths, President Biden holds national moment of silence Senators question Garland on domestic threats, Russia investigation LDH announces COVID-19 vaccine providers in all 64 parishes US tops 500,000 virus deaths, matching the toll of 3 wars Watch Live: Sheriff Lopinto provides update on Metairie gun store shooting Deer with hairy eyeballs found in Tennessee Father-to-be killed when gender reveal device explodes Lafayette man accused of firing shots into victim’s home State Fire Marshal: Heat lamps led to barn fire that killed seven horses Stimulus checks: House to vote Friday on Biden’s $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill Full list of active boil advisories in Acadiana Louisiana, France renew educational, professional agreement Two giraffes electrocuted by power lines in Kenya park White House COVID-19 response team holds briefing as US approaches 500K deaths Biden amends Louisiana hurricane disaster declaration; feds will pay larger percentage LIFTED: Cecilia Water System rescinds boil advisory UPDATE: 81-year-old victim of fatal camper fire in New Iberia identified How to get the most out of your home insurance policy after winter storm damage New Orleans Pelicans announce increased capacity at Smoothie King Center Meet Your Neighbor: Money Monday Meet Your Neighbor: The Gilbert Group Two Breaux Bridge residents arrested on numerous drug and weapons charges 14-year-old Pennsylvania girl charged with killing 19-year-old sister Rayne PD: Gunfire injures 15-year-old girl; Shooting suspected to be connected to a murder in 2020 Second Harvest Food Bank reports shortage of bottled water Walmart raising pay for 425K employees starting March 13 LDH announces COVID-19 testing sites for week of Feb. 22 U.S. extends non-essential border travel restrictions through March 21 Cameron Parish oyster company and 12 employees indicted for illegally harvesting raw oysters ‘MyPillow Guy’ sued for $1.3 billion by Dominion Voting Systems over alleged defamation Disney+ adds disclaimer on ‘negative depictions’ to The Muppet Show Texans stuck with $5,000 electric bills after winter storm need help, officials say Scott Fire Department invests grant money in UV disinfection equipment Newsfeed Now: US set to top 500,000 COVID-19 deaths, United grounds 777 fleet after engine explosion COVID-19 vaccines available for Ville Platte residents Feb. 25 and 26 Waitr expands services to Eunice and Jennings St. Landry Parish deputies add options to less-lethal techniques Malcolm X’s family reveals letter implicating FBI and NYPD in his assassination United Airlines engine explosion over Denver prompts company to ground Boeing 777s US Supreme Court allows release of Trump tax returns Dog helps Ohio authorities find corn flakes “frosted” with 44 pounds of cocaine Biden revises small business loans to reach smaller, minority firms Metairie gun store operator says shooter refused to unload Why some Texans are getting sky-high energy bills after the storm College instructor seen on video berating student who is hard of hearing Hot mic: Entire school board resigns after making disparaging comments about parents during live meeting Bone cancer survivor to join billionaire on first private SpaceX flight DCFS looking into possibility of issuing ‘replacement benefits to SNAP recipients’ due to recent inclement weather Acadiana Music Spotlight- Anya Burgess Spring-Like Weather Coming this Workweek