LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) – Here’s some of today’s top stories to know before you head out the door:
Lafayette Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting on the 700 block of Hammond Drive. Authorities found one man shot and took him to the hospital. They currently do not have any suspect information released.
The Lafayette Charter Transition Team charged with helping to iron out the procedures by which the new counsel could operator is racing against the clock . The committee has two more meetings before the new council is sworn in January 6.
Lafayette Mayor-President-Elect Josh Guillory will begin planning his transition into office this week. The administration will focus on appointing department directors for the Lafayette Consolidated Government.
The Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement in Washington DC, Scott Angelle, will make a stop in Lafayette today to discuss how to make drilling in the Gulf of Mexico to more profitable.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts sugar production will decline by half a million tons this year. Sugar cane farmers say rain has slowed down the harvest, but say it will be an average sugar-producing season in Louisiana.
All DMV locations will remain closed today due to a recent ransomeware attack. State officials say offices will begin to open as electronic services are restored.
The ransomeware attack has also caused the state to extend the deadline to file state taxes. The new date is Monday, November 25th.
With many people shopping for the holidays now, experts warn to take precaution with your money. The Better Business Bureau says it’s important to use your credit card when shopping because your debit card doesn’t have the same protection as a credit card.
Milder but still cool this morning across Acadiana with temps in the 50’s as we stay quiet today. Skies will turn mostly cloudy with a high in the upper 70’s.
News 10 Morning Rush Headlines: November 21, 2019
Abbeville
59°F Scattered Clouds Feels like 59°- Wind
- 6 mph SE
- Humidity
- 93%
- Sunrise
- Sunset
Tonight
60°F
Partly cloudy skies. Low 57F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
- Wind
- 5 mph S
- Precip
- 10%
- Sunset
- Moon Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
Crowley
61°F Overcast Feels like 61°- Wind
- 9 mph SSE
- Humidity
- 96%
- Sunrise
- Sunset
Tonight
60°F
Partly cloudy skies this evening will become overcast overnight. Low 57F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
- Wind
- 6 mph S
- Precip
- 20%
- Sunset
- Moon Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
Opelousas
57°F Clear Feels like 57°- Wind
- 9 mph SSE
- Humidity
- 91%
- Sunrise
- Sunset
Tonight
60°F
Partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late. Low 56F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
- Wind
- 8 mph S
- Precip
- 20%
- Sunset
- Moon Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
Breaux Bridge
58°F Clear Feels like 58°- Wind
- 5 mph SSE
- Humidity
- 87%
- Sunrise
- Sunset
Tonight
60°F
Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low 56F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
- Wind
- 6 mph S
- Precip
- 20%
- Sunset
- Moon Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
New Iberia
56°F Clear Feels like 56°- Wind
- 6 mph SSE
- Humidity
- 100%
- Sunrise
- Sunset
Tonight
57°F
Mostly clear skies this evening will become overcast overnight. Low near 55F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
- Wind
- 7 mph SSE
- Precip
- 20%
- Sunset
- Moon Phase
- Waxing Gibbous