Darla Montgomery
KLFY NEWS 10
Lafayette, LA, United States
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2023 Remarkable Women Nominee: Deanna Head
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) KLFY is spotlighting a trailblazer who is changing lives across Acadiana. Tonight, we present the first of four finalists in our Remarkable Women’s competition as we salute women all month long and it’s no wonder our first finalist made the list. Deanna Head is nothing short of remarkable as she tells us […] → Read More
Unique all male group celebrates Mardi Gras bonding over boudin
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Boudin for Peace, a unique Mardi Gras tradition promotes peace while celebrating friendship and boudin. Yes, boudin! We introduce you to a group of friends who have been meeting for over three decades on a unique tour they call, “The Boudin for Peace Tour.” Wherever they go, it’s not uncommon to hear […] → Read More
Laura Balthazar: history-maker, born leader
Laura Balthazar was revered as a remarkable woman in the St. Landry Parish community. → Read More
Louisiana author Ken Wells chronicles unlikely alliance between strangers in new book, ‘Swamped’
LOUISIANA (KLFY) Looking for a good read after Mardi Gras? Well, here’s one that’s sure to entertain. “Swamped!” by Louisiana native and Pulitzer prize finalist Ken Wells and his co-writer and niece, Hillary Wells, features main characters Jack Cane Landry from Louisiana who wants to ditch school to become a swamp tour guide, and New […] → Read More
Mardi Gras Parade rolls through New Iberia
The Bayou Mardi Gras Parade, a family-style Mardi Gras celebration, rolled through historic Main Street in New Iberia on Feb. 3. → Read More
Joe Dennis, civil rights activist and community leader, dies at 94
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Some sad news to report. Longtime Acadiana civil rights activist and community leader Joseph “Mr. Joe”, Dennis died Sunday, January 22 at his home. The Lafayette native was well known for giving most of his life trying to uplift the community. Dennis was instrumental in moving Acadiana forward with equality and fair […] → Read More
2022 Glenn Armentor scholarship recipient who escaped a life of abuse
One of this year’s Glenn Armentor full-ride college scholarship recipients is Sara Mendoza, who escaped a life of abuse as a child and is now in her first semester of college. → Read More
Soap Opera Stars arrive in grand style for local cancer awareness event
Soap stars arrive in grand style for Acadiana cancer event → Read More
Nathan Williams’ Grammy nod and Louisiana Creole Inc.’s annual Zydeco and Creole Heritage Awards
Exciting news and a big congratulations to Acadiana’s own Nathan Williams and The Zydeco Cha Chas on their Grammy nomination → Read More
Fascinating cloud formations caught in Acadiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Can you name a cloud? TV 10 Anchor Darla Montgomery got some fascinating pictures, over the weekend, of a few feather clouds or wispy clouds. Anyone who gazed into the wild blue yonder Thursday may have seen much more of the same beautiful blue skies and same type of clouds. Darla says she snapped the pictures because her neighbor, Gilley, wondered what types of clouds… → Read More
Lafayette Mayor-President candidly admits, ‘I’m an alcoholic’
Lafayette Mayor-President candidly admits, ‘Im an alcoholic’ → Read More
GoFundMe started to help downtown Lafayette legend “Mr. Cliff” Andrus
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — You may have been one of many people lucky enough to have met, known or been served by Lafayette legend Cliff Andrus. For over 40 years, “Mr. Cliff” served up his famous old fashioned and humor to generations of Lafayette natives and visitors from all over the world at Don’s Seafood and Steakhouse, downtown. After Don’s closed, he started tending bar at Cite Des Arts… → Read More
Pioneering St. Landry Parish educator remembered for love of learning, teaching
Funeral services were held Tuesday (June 7) for Byron Launey, a beloved St. Landry Parish educator, Louisiana Music Hall of famer and Vietnam Veteran. → Read More
Lafayette woman turns the dream of making the perfect roux into a business
Like many cajun and creole legends, this is the story of a great cook whose recipe went from her kitchen to stores across the country…and it all began with her desire for everyone to be able to make the perfect gumbo. → Read More
Connie G’s mother Theresa Alexander passes away after a long illness
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) The mother of local music legend “Connie G” has passed away. Ms. Theresa Mae Alexander died Saturday December 18 following a lengthy illness. Music was all in the family for the Alexanders. She and her musician husband George raised eight children, several who followed in their father’s musical footsteps. George and Theresa […] → Read More
Kids can eat breakfast with Santa this weekend
YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KLFY) Parents with last minute shopping duties and kids looking for holiday fun have a great alternative this weekend. The Southside Sapphires dance team is presenting, “Breakfast with Santa,” Saturday December 18 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Youngsville VFW post. Later that afternoon, a holiday dance camp will be held […] → Read More
Building dedication honors local leader, civil rights activist Joseph “Joe” Dennis
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) A Lafayette leader serving on numerous boards including the Southwest Louisiana Center for Health Services, the Smile Community Action Agency, and the Glenn Armentor Scholarship Program was honored Wednesday with a building dedication so his legacy of lifting up his community will never be forgotten. Joseph “Joe” Dennis as he’s known was […] → Read More
Less travel, more moviegoing over China National Day break
BEIJING (AP) — China saw a major dip in travel over the past week’s National Day vacation. People staying home appeared to have chosen the cinema instead, with a patriotic Korean War film taking in more than 3.45 billion yuan ($535 million) at the box office. The official Xinhua News Agency reported that over the […] → Read More
Sonia Sanchez wins $250,000 prize for lifetime achievement
NEW YORK (AP) — Poet, educator and activist Sonia Sanchez is this year’s winner of the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize, a $250,000 lifetime achievement honor previously given to Chinua Achebe, Bob Dylan and Maya Lin among others. Established in 1994 through the estate of Lillian Gish, the silent film star and sister of fellow […] → Read More
3 Lawtell men say they were abused by a priest as young boys
LAWTELL, La. (KLFY) -- A law effective this summer now gives adults who were abused as children, up to three years to take legal action against accused offenders and any child abused since the new law's effective date, has no time restriction. → Read More