Sunday, September 13, 2026Lafayette & Acadiana · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 93
Crime & Public SafetyKLFY

Scam alert issued in relation to Scott Farmers Market

Authorities have issued a scam alert warning residents about fraudulent vendor applications and payment schemes targeting the Scott Farmers Market. The City of Scott clarifies that it only accepts vendor payments in person at City Hall via cash, check, or money order, and does not accept payment apps like Cash App, Zelle, or Venmo. Residents should be cautious of anyone requesting payments through alternative methods.

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KLFY17h ago
Crime & Public Safety

Teenager found dead in Sulphur pond after boating accident

A 16-year-old teenager was found dead in a pond in Sulphur after a boating accident, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Marine Division. The body was recovered following a capsized boating incident in the area.

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KATC22h ago
Crime & Public Safety

Teen disappears after boat flips in Sulphur pond, deputies say

Deputies are searching for a teenager who went missing after a boat capsized in a pond in Sulphur. The incident occurred in a local waterway, and rescue efforts are underway to locate the missing child.

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KLFY1d ago
Crime & Public Safety

One injured, one arrested in Jennings altercation, crash

A 24-year-old Jennings man, Phillip Lyons Jr., was arrested following an altercation and crash in Jennings. One person was injured in the incident. Lyons faces multiple charges including aggravated assault with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, obstructing a public road, and driving without a license.

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