KLFY.com Articles: July 16, 2021

Public reacts to removal plans of Downtown Lafayette’s Confederate statue NFL says it will play Black national anthem at all games in 2021 Judge blocks new applications to DACA program, Biden vows to appeal Biz Markie, known for hit rap song ‘Just a Friend,’ dies at 57 ‘I still can’t believe it; I still can’t believe it’: Hammond teen first to win Shot at A Million scholarship Gloria Richardson, civil rights pioneer who famously pushed away bayonet, dies at 99 What are pyrocumulus clouds? Fire clouds are again raging on the west coast Opelousas law enforcement sweeps streets of crime, wanted criminals AJ Labas Signs Free Agent Deal AJ Labas Signs Free Agent Deal Louisiana Workforce Commission: New law increases maximum weekly benefit amount next year The female field: Pair of 17-year-old best friends skateboard in Olympics New details released in Thursday’s standoff situation in New Iberia White House pushes to protect voting rights US lawmakers worry about weapons of mass destruction Biden on COVID-19 misinformation on Facebook: ‘They’re killing people’ Passe Partout: Zumba with Lafayette Parks and Rec Passe Partout: 14 local artists to be featured in PoetsLife event July 17 Man indicted for giving fentanyl to teen that killed her days before her high school graduation Nominations for United Way’s Women Who Mean Business Awards open No-fun Olympics: Athletes navigate strict rules in Tokyo Former Iberia Parish corrections officer charged with rape, malfeasance over alleged sex with inmate Our Lady of Lourdes to hold back-to-school children’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic July 17 VIDEO: Brave mom pulls son out car window during kidnapping attempt Animal rescue group in Acadia Parish in need of volunteers Meet Your Neighbor: Glow in the ‘Cro Lafayette jury convicts Oakdale inmate of sending hoax letters with powder in them to U.S. senators Guillory issues statement on removal of Gen. Mouton statue PET STOP: Meet Dean with Second Chance Paws UPDATE: Rayne man arrested for sex crimes with juveniles, additional charge added WATCH: Memorial services for fallen Doyline officer William “Billy” Collins Saints DT David Onyemata says he tested positive for a banned substance, will miss a few games while suspended Southern University president-chancellor announces retirement Alexandria man arrested after allegedly setting fire to roommate’s bed Sailor becomes first woman to complete Navy special warfare training Man with no arms accused of harassing women by asking to touch their feet Mouton statue to be moved as Confederate group backs down from legal battle Newsfeed Now: Lawmakers warn rapid economic growth could spark inflation; Teen saves woman during first week as lifeguard WATCH: Edwards, doctors sound alarm on fourth COVID surge, announce 1st Shot at a Million winners La. legislators agree to hold veto override session WATCH: Law enforcement gathers for “Sea of Blue” procession to honor fallen Doyline officer Trump showerhead rule being reversed Report: Trayford Pellerin’s killing by Lafayette police officers justified COVID spike not prompting mask mandate for Louisiana schools St. Landry Parish man dies while on hiking trip to Grand Canyon State Fire Marshal: Louisiana on track to surpass 2020 fatal fire count for this year Ohio teen rescues woman and boy during North Carolina vacation Flash flooding sweeps Arizona; 1 rafter dead in Grand Canyon Slain NJ mom may have been dead for days before abducted toddler son was found in Tennessee, court docs say Paralyzed IndyCar driver races again in hi-tech Corvette Police officers take care of dog found in hot car after owner shot to death The Inaugural Tucka James Music Fest taking place Sunday, July 25th More of the Same Summer Weather Continues Through Weekend