KLFY.com Articles: July 23, 2021

July 23
UL football fueled by high expectations Virginia man shares experiences of life in Japan during the pandemic Bring the pain: Olympic swimming begins with grueling 400 IM FBI hunting alleged bank robber, asks for public’s help Colleges and COVID-19: How the pandemic is changing orientation First Olympic beach volleyball match canceled due to COVID Unvaccinated US swimmer sparks debate as Olympics start ‘This can be me’: Black participation rising in gymnastics UPDATE: New Iberia Police investigating double homicide on Mississippi Street Lafayette Parish prepares for several ‘first days’ of school on hybrid learning schedule ‘Beyond persuasion’: Most unvaccinated Americans likely won’t get shots, poll finds 90-Plus: Mother of five remains grateful for life despite past tragedies; “I love being 90” Border migrant shelter granted reprieve from demolition in Reynosa, Mexico Louisiana Schools Superintendent: “We are watching Delta variant” Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office releases name of deputy killed in I-49N crash New Iberia mother talks about grief she still feels 15 years after son was murdered in front their home Two wanted in connection with violent crimes in Alabama, Georgia arrested in Lafayette Parish Looking for kids 6 months to 11 years for a Covid Vaccine Trial, are you interested in registering your child? Garland visits Chicago as part of Biden administration’s crackdown on violence Dems push for federal climate action: ‘Not your grandfather’s fires’ Typical Summer Heat and Humidity this Weekend with Low Rain Chances Photos: See what teams wore at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony Former President Trump reacts to Cleveland Indians’ name change I-49N reopens following fatal crash involving Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputy Off-duty officer praised after rescuing two from burning car in California A rhyming tour of the Japan destinations you can’t visit during the Olympics State senator resigns to lead gambling regulatory board Asteroid 3 times the size of Taj Mahal to fly past Earth on Saturday A future without passwords may be closer than you think Mississippi brief: Supreme Court should overturn Roe v. Wade Gov. Edwards updates emergency orders as Louisiana leads U.S. in new COVID cases Alabama governor on rise in COVID-19 cases: ‘It’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated’ 71-year-old Thibodaux man dies in boating accident LCG announces emergency bridge closure on Gendarme Rd. north of Carencro Meet Your Neighbor: Creole Nutcracker Auditions Governor’s office announces next two winners in Shot at a Million The Pet Stop: Alex and Aiden are looking for a home Olympic Games, Tokyo-style: The pandemic era opens ‘Disheartened’ medical staffs stretched, again, by COVID-19 Report: Saints WR Michael Thomas undergoes surgery, will miss start of 2021 season Shreveport mayor issues mask advisory to prevent spread of COVID, Delta variant The Biden-Harris administration gives $4M to rural health clinics in Louisiana Plague discovered in 6 Colorado counties after 10-year-old dies Newsfeed Now: US Olympians prepare to compete during pandemic; Officer uses chip bag to save stabbing victim’s life Tokyo Olympic flame is the first powered by hydrogen Do you know what the Olympic rings stand for? Landing gear falls from plane, crashes to ground at country club: ‘Found by a golfer who was out on the course’ Lafayette deputies searching for endangered missing Duson 15-year-old Cleveland Indians change team name to ‘Guardians’ Baton Rouge suspect pretends to be auto dealership employee, allegedly takes truck, caught in Breaux Bridge Look: ‘Shirtless Tongan’ Pita Taufatofua delivers again at Tokyo Olympics Olympics ceremony uses music from Japanese video games Bill Russell to auction most of his prized NBA memorabilia Flight attendants train in self-defense to combat unruly passengers Man released from prison to marry sister of man he was accused of killing This Week in Louisiana Politics: Analysis of veto session outcome PHOTOS: With muted ceremony and empty stadium, Tokyo Olympics begin Farm Service Agency says all loan programs are currently available Police investigating overnight shooting in St. Martinville At least 100 US athletes unvaccinated as Olympics begin As the Tokyo Games open, can the Olympic flame burn away the funk? Cherry blossoms unite Japan, US sister cities