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Posted: May 6, 2019 / 03:58 AM CDT / Updated: Jul 5, 2019 / 06:01 PM CDT

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Father of Kori Gauthier speaks after his daughter’s body was found

by Neale Zeringue / Apr 14, 2021

BATON ROUGE, LA (KLFY) -- The family of Opelousas Teen and LSU Freshman Kori Gauthier is asking for prayers after her body was found on the Mississippi River. Kori Gauthier's father, Levar Gauthier, wants to thank everyone who helped them reach the closure now have.

Describing his heart as heavy, Levar Gauthier said his daughter's body was found just down the street from his job in Reserve, Louisiana, Tuesday morning. Authorities identified Kori's body Wednesday evening.

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‘Taking care of his community became his passion’: Philanthropist James ‘Jim’ Moncus dies

Apr 14, 2021

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Local philanthropist James "Jim" Moncus has died, his family announced.

He was 81.

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Military plaques stolen from graves in Acadia Parish, sheriff’s office seeking help

Apr 14, 2021

ACADIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) Military plaques recognizing veterans' service were stolen from eight graves in Acadia Parish, the sheriff's office said.

Since March, six plaques were removed from Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley and two were taken from St. Joseph's Cemetery in Rayne, according to Sheriff K.P. Gibson.

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