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Fatal Shooting in Abbeville Led to Juvenile Arrest

Gun Control · Abbeville

Fatal Shooting in Abbeville Led to Juvenile Arrest

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- Officials investigated a fatal shooting of a male victim that occurred Sunday night at 122 South John Hardy Drive in Abbeville, police said. Upon arrival, officers said they located a victim later identified as Bailey Dubois with gunshot wounds. Dubois died due to severe injuries. During the investigation, authorities said they learned the victim was walking north on South John Hardy Drive when a red Chevrolet was travel…See the Story

Erath woman killed in Friday night crash

Erath woman killed in Friday night crash

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

ERATH, La. (KLFY) -- A woman was killed while walking on La. 14 just outside Erath Friday night, authorities said. The crash claimed the life of Carol Polk, 35, of Erath. Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a fatal crash just after 11 p.m. Friday involving a pedestrian on La. 14 near Callahan Street in Vermilion Parish. Investigators said Polk was walking westbound in the left lane on La. 14 when a 2021 Nissan SUV al…See the Story

Mother demands change after son gunned down by teenager

Abbeville, Louisiana · Abbeville

Mother demands change after son gunned down by teenager

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- Ellen Cooper is living every parents’ worst nightmare after losing her 24 year old son Bailey Dubois to gun violence. Cooper spoke exclusively with News 10’s Rodricka Stevens to share an emotional message demanding change and share just how the senseless gun violence in her community has impacted her family. “It has to stop, stop killing everybody's baby,” Cooper said. Cooper recalled getting a message from Kendra Brigg…Read Article

Abbeville man initially arrested on video voyeurism charges now faces 50 counts of child porn

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ABBEVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said an Abbeville man previously arrested on video voyeurism charges is now facing dozens of child porn counts. Christopher Ahlers, 52, of Abbeville, is charged with 50 counts of pornography…Abbeville, Louisiana · Abbeville Read Article

Pedestrian killed in Vermilion Parish crash

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

One person is dead after getting hit by a car while walking down the road Friday night.Carol Polk, 35, of Erath was wearing dark clothing and walking in the left lane on Louisiana Highway 14 Westbound near Callahan Street around 11 p.m. on June 27. A vehicle was traveling in the same direction and hit Polk.Polk suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured.The driver was not suspected of being impaired, a…Vermilion Parish · Vermilion Parish See the Story

One man is dead, a juvenile is in jail after a Sunday night shooting

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

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Erath High School student elected as National Beta Secretary

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ERATH, La. (KLFY) -- Everett Etie, an Erath High School student who was elected the 2025-26 National Beta Secretary, spoke with News 10 about his achievement and reflected back on the big day. “With the national secretary, you run the national convention and as a Louisiana secretary, I'll take part in the state convention. So that is managing competitions, that is bringing kids together. It’s giving keynote speeches, and just motivating these ki…Erath · Erath Read Article

Vermilion Parish to tear down old gym due to structural damage

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

KAPLAN, La. (KLFY) -- The old gym at Rene A. Rost Middle School is set to be torn down. Tommy Byler, the Vermilion Parish Superintendent said they did everything they could to still try to use the gym. “All old school buildings have a historical significance but sometimes you got to make choices just like, sometimes parents have to make choices about buying food. It's one of those things that the board decided that's not the direction they wante…Kaplan · Kaplan Read Article

Motorcyclist Killed in Vermilion Parish Crash

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Maurice, La. (KLFY) – Motorcyclist killed in a two vehicle crash on the intersection of La. 92 and La. 343 yesterday Tuesday evening, deputies said. According to deputies, the crash claimed the life of Noah Ducote,19,of Port Barre. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2003 Suzuki Motorcycle, driven by Ducote, was traveling east on La. 92 approaching its intersection with La. 343. At the same time, Dodge Ram pulling a utility trailer was…Vermilion Parish · Vermilion Parish See the Story

Creative Kids Collective unveils diverse summer program for youth

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- A summer camp organized by Creative Kids Collective for ages 5-15 is offering an educational summer program created by local educators and professionals in various fields that offers different classes including karate, music, dance, STEM, and more for $10. “We try to cater to a lot of different types of children; a lot of different gifts but also we really wanted to allow this to be something that parents can afford so t…Abbeville, Louisiana · Abbeville Read Article

Erath fishing tournament supports St. Jude cancer patients

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ERATH, La. (KLFY)- At Don's Boat Landing in Erath, families will be hitting the water this weekend to help raise money for St. Jude cancer patients. Craig Girouard and Gretchen Chauvin with the organizations, Casting for a Cause and Down South Hereos for St. Jude, are teaming up to raise funds for St. Jude. "A hundred percent of our proceeds go straight to St. Jude," said Girouard. "St. Jude is an amazing organization that does wonders for our k…Erath · Erath Read Article