Rodricka Taylor
KLFY NEWS 10
Lafayette, LA, United States
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Police juror concerned curfew will negatively impact Vermilion Parish
Police Juror Ronald Darby of District 4 is concerned about Police Jury President Jason Picard’s decision to declare a state of emergency for shootings and apply a curfew to Vermilion Parish. → Read More
One year later, Ella Goodie’s family, friends continue the search for missing mom
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) It has been a tough year for family and friends of Ella Goodie who disappeared on this day (March 9) in 2022. Goodie, 33 of Scott was last seen by family when she left home as a contract driver who was picking up a passenger for transport to Houston. According to her […] → Read More
Lafayette man doing yard work hears cries for help; thwarts suicide attempt
**You’re not alone, Help is available Dial 988 or 911** LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) A Lafayette man may have hung himself to death days ago had it not been for a neighbor who heard screams for help coming from inside a home. Kirsten Guidry, the victim’s mother, is speaking exclusively with News 10 to bring recognition […] → Read More
City Council asks Police Chief to shine light on Executive Protection Team
At Tuesday’s Lafayette City Council meeting, one of the items on agenda number seven was in regards to the Executive Protection Team and dignitary duty. → Read More
Woman attacked in yard wants justice
Anita Sam, 45, who has been living in her house for five or six years, shared a horrifying attack that happened to her in her own front yard on Roy J. Melancon Rd. in the Melancon Trailer Park. → Read More
Abbeville woman is thankful to be alive after being shot in her face
Danielle Davidson shares her testimony with News 10 after being one of the four victims sent to the hospital with gunshot wounds in an Abbeville shooting on Feb. 23. → Read More
Police chief calls for a state of emergency city-wide curfew in effect until further notice due to gun violence
If you are out on the roads of Abbeville, you have been warned you will be stopped and documented by law enforcement. → Read More
Kaplan police working on arrest warrants for three suspects in alleged child abuse in daycare
Many people were angry and shocked to hear about the abuse allegations of some of Mommy’s Helping Hand Too daycare staff members. → Read More
Thieves stealing catalytic converters from parked cars of offshore workers in Abbeville
ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) Abbeville Police are investigating the increase of catalytic converters thefts stolen from the personal vehicles of some offshore workers. According to police, it happened at the Chris Crusta Memorial Airport. “It takes everybody to solve crime nowadays. It’s not just a police department problem. It’s not just a people problem. It’s everybody’s […] → Read More
‘The House Rocker’ connected the black community over the radio
During the 1960s, radio personalities had vinyl records or cassette tapes of albums like Buckwheat Zydeco. → Read More
Kaplan Fire Dept. creating reflective address markers
KAPLAN, La. (KLFY) Kaplan Fire Department is helping the community by creating reflective signs for homes needing address markers. “In emergency situations, whether it be fire, medical, or the need for a police response, time is crucial and even with the technology that we have and Google Maps,” Jacob Faulk, the fire chief said. “Google […] → Read More
Excelsior College Preparatory Academy in Abbeville closed
ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) – Excelsior College Preparatory Academy, formerly known as Williams Scholar Academy, has announced their closure due to financial and academic concerns from the State Board of Education. The charter was put in place to help educate children in Vermilion Parish and surrounding areas, teaching around 75 students ranging from grades 6 to […] → Read More
Some oppose 4-day school week in Acadia Parish
CROWLEY, La. (KLFY) Acadia Parish educators have decided to move from the traditional five-day school week to a four-day week for the upcoming 2023-2024 calendar year. “What makes the change a little more significant here in Acadia is that for the past 21 years, we’ve operated with four schools out of the 26 on a four-day work week where Friday […] → Read More
Controversy surrounds dog kicked off of UL Campus after attack
A family is claiming the service dog, Cookie, attacked their service dog in November. → Read More
Residents and councilman disfavor possible location for a new truck stop
Councilman Patrick Lewis with District 1 held a townhouse meeting Thursday to discuss the process and a potential site for a new truck stop. → Read More
D&T Crawfish, Business awarded 44th annual Lantern Award
A Vermilion Parish business, D&T Crawsfish, was one out of seven Louisiana companies honored for the 2022 44th annual lantern award. → Read More
UL Lafayette student quits school after service dog denied access on campus
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) UL Lafayette Freshman Alexandra Dondeville has dyslexia and ADHD and needs her service dog, Cookie, to calm her down and help her when she is out in public places. Recently, Cookie was denied access on the UL Lafayette campus after Dondeville’s Biology professor claimed the dog bit him during class. Dondeville denies […] → Read More
Lafayette Businesses react no alcohol sales past Midnight on Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras season will have new restrictions since the city council unanimously voted to cut off alcohol sales in bars at midnight. → Read More
Abbeville police department has a new starting pay to combat police shortage
Police chief Mike Hardy nearly doubled the starting salary pay for his department. → Read More
Abbeville police chief announces old plan to tackle crime
Abbeville’s police chief says he is bringing back a traditional police tactic, but in a new way, to reduce gun crime in the city. → Read More