Sunday, September 20, 2026Headlines from KATC, KLFY & The Current · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 100
Local Government & PoliticsKLFY

Iberia Parish leaders remember Errol ‘Romo’ Romero’s decades of public service

Former Iberia Parish Sheriff Errol 'Romo' Romero is being remembered by current parish leaders who credit his decades of public service and guidance with shaping their careers. The tribute highlights Romero's significant impact on Iberia Parish leadership and governance.

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KLFY5h ago
Local Government & Politics

Louisiana, 18 other states approved permanent daylight saving time: The last obstacle to locking their clocks could soon fall

Louisiana is among 19 states approved for permanent daylight saving time, though the state must still await federal authorization to implement the change. The shift would eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes that affect residents and businesses across the state.

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KLFY3d ago
Local Government & Politics

Former Iberia Parish sheriff, state legislator Errol 'Romo' Romero dies at 89

Errol A. 'Romo' Romero, Sr., a former Iberia Parish sheriff and state legislator, has died at age 89. Romero served in multiple leadership roles representing the Acadiana region throughout his career in law enforcement and public service.

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KLFY3d ago
Local Government & Politics

Study names Louisiana as second-least happy state in the US

A WalletHub study ranks Louisiana as the second-least happy state in the US, based on quality of life measures across multiple categories. The findings suggest that happier states tend to offer residents a higher overall quality of life in areas like employment, healthcare, education, and community engagement.

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