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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
St. Martin Sheriff talks safety at Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival
ST. MARTIN PARISH, LA (KLFY) — The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival is one of the biggest festivals in all of Louisiana that the city prepares for all year long, as well as law enforcement. St. Martin Parish Sheriff Becket Breaux spoke about safety and security measures that prepared to ensure that good times will roll. 'We've got a well thought out plan for this,' Breaux said. 'The plans are in place, and we can ensure that it's enforced. Safety is the number one priority.' Thousands of people from not only Acadiana but all over the world come to the Crawfish Festival. As the festival gets bigger every year, security measures are a priority. Sheriff Breaux said they will not stand for anyone looking to ruin the weekend long event, bringing up recent events like the shooting at the Mamou Mardi Gras and the terrorist attack on New Year's night in New Orleans. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Lafayette police enhance safety for Festival International 'I'm going to tell you right now; a statement will not happen in St. Martin Parish.' Breaux said. 'We've got extra security measures this year to ensure that doesn't happen or prevent that from happening. You know, we've got metal detectors and it's non-intrusive. You walk through it, don't bring a gun, don't bring a knife. You know, like I said, it's a family affair. We want you to have fun.' Sheriff Breaux said the amount of law enforcement officials at the festival is the most they have ever had. Agencies from all over the state are here to ensure the festival runs smoothly and people can enjoy everything it has to offer. 'If you a criminal and you want to misbehave; we're going to put you in jail, but there's no crawfish ettouffee in jail. Just behave have a great time. Enjoy your family, enjoy your friends.' Breaux said. St. Martin Sheriff talks safety at Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Louisiana State Police honored K9 trooper Pita The history behind those extravagant Kentucky Derby hats Small retailers say tariffs are affecting business Circle K visit after volunteering ends with Louisiana man winning $2.4 million Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Two injured in shooting at Mamou Mardi Gras celebration Monday night
MAMOU, La. () – 2 people were injured Monday night at a Mamou Mardi Gras celebration concert. The shooting happened just after 10pm during the concert. Organizers of the event told KLFY News that 2 people were shot at during a fight. Both were taken to a local hospital with minor injuiries. Organizers say the shut down the concert and party immediately following the shooting. We've reached out to Mamou Police for more information into the investigation. We will update this story when more information is released. Two injured in shooting at Mamou Mardi Gras celebration Monday night Where to attend mass this Ash Wednesday Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras 2025: A day of merrymaking and celebration Pictures of Lafayette King Gabriel and Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival parades DeLauro rejects one-year stopgap spending bill backed by Republicans: 'Nonstarter' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
