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Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Yahoo
New Iberia officials pledge to keep city safe
NEW IBERIA, La. () — Officials in have posted a video on social media pledging to 'do what it takes to keep New Iberia safe.' New Iberia Mayor Freddie DeCourt, District Attorney Michael Haik, Police Chief Todd D'Albor, Mayor Pro-Tem Ricky Gonsoulin and city councilmembers David Merrill, Brooke Marcotte, Warren White and Ron Davis posted a joint video to reassure residents. 'Our community is a vibrant, resilient community, full of positive energy,' DeCourt said. 'Positive does not mean we're not aware we have issues. Our positive energy means that we know the best days for New Iberia are ahead of us.' All of those who spoke reiterated their committment to reduce crime in the city. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'Evil will not win. There is no room for non-believers,' DeCourt said. 'We're here, this is our home, and none of us are leaving. We commit to do whatever we can to keep New Iberia safe.' Haik was to replace longtime DA , in the 16th Judicial District. That district includes Iberia, St. Martin and St. Mary parishes. 'I am committed to do everything within the district attorney's power to make our cities, our streets, our neighborhoods safer,' Haik said. 'My office is working close(ly) with all agencies from Arnaudville to Amelia to ensure that those who are illegally carrying gun are arrested, are prosecuted, are convicted and are sent away to hard labor sentences for a very, very long time.' 'I was born here, I was raised here, I raised my family here, I live here. I have skin in the game. I'm not going away.' What is the historical significance of the New Iberia Spanish Festival? D'Albor said the community can help in the effort to reduce gun violence. 'We're asking the public, our community, to also be aware of your surroundings,' D'Albor said. 'With that awareness, if you see something that doesn't look or feel right, call our department, call any agency where you're within that jurisdiction, and let them know what you see.' White's message was a succinct one. 'Please y'all, put the guns away,' he said. 'Stop the killing.' See the entire video below. Student loans in default will be sent to debt collection, education officials say Who was the oldest pope? The ACOTAR box set is almost 50% off at Target right now Which dehumidifier is best for basements? Earth Day tips for taking care of your outdoor space Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
Candlelight vigil and balloon release held to honor New Iberia shooting victim
NEW IBERIA, La () — A candlelight vigil and balloon release is being held to honor the life of Rylon Daniels. Rylon Daniels was the 14 year old victim who was killed in a shooting at the New Iberia Spanish Festival last weekend. Officials said a 15-year-old was arrested in connection to the shooting and booked into a juvenile facility on charges of second-degree murder, illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile, and illegal use of weapons. Daniels' loved ones say they will always remember him for his kindness and infectious laugh. They said he did not deserve to have his life taken away. The ceremony will be held in downtown New Iberia at 5 p.m. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Last chance to win a $5,000 VISA gift card and a $775,000 home in Lafayette Sam's Club to change store layouts, eliminate checkout lanes Italy's prime minister visits White House amid trade negotiations Candlelight vigil and balloon release held to honor New Iberia shooting victim Easter 2025: Which stores, restaurants will be open? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Family mourns teen killed at New Iberia Spanish Festival
NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY)- The family of 14-year-old Rylon Daniels spoke with KLFY after Daniels was killed in a shooting at the New Iberia Spanish Festival. 'Rylon was a social butterfly and he had a lot of friends,' said Rashida Thibodeaux, Rylon's mother. 'I don't even know where this all came from, but he was loved, and he knew it.' Detectives with the said the Spanish Festival was shut down Saturday night due to the shooting. This comes after police said they were called to the 100 block of West Main Street near the Spanish Festival, in reference to shots being fired. When they arrived, they found Daniels with gunshot wounds. Teen arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 14-year-old boy near New Iberia Spanish Festival Daniels was rushed to a local hospital, but unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries. Daniels' mother says she found out about the shooting after her son, Rylon, pocket dialed her while the paramedics were working on him. She says she is still trying to process the whole situation. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'I haven't slept since my child called me,' said Thibodeaux. 'My child actually pocket dialed me while the paramedics was working on him, I was last phone call that Rylon made last night, my girls are taking it hard, I'm trying to be strong for them, but, my heart, never really felt it yet.' Nyeshia Arceneaux, Daniels' aunt, stays in Houston. Arceneaux says when she received a call about Rylon, she drove back overnight to be with her loved ones. 'I live in Houston Texas, so I got the phone call around 12:30, 12:45 a.m., and I immediately jumped on the road and was in New Iberia for 3:45 a.m., it's very hard just coming and embracing your sister and she just breaks down,' said Arceneaux. The family says Daniels was a star athlete at Belle Place Middle School, as a player on the basketball team, football team and track team. Daniels' godmother, Jamaya Johnny, says it hurts to know they won't be able to see him succeed in high school. 'He was an all-around athlete and loved sports,' said Johnny. 'He was so excited to move on to high school, it's very heartbreaking, he'll never get the chance to play high school sports which is sad.' Daniels' loved ones say they will always remember him for his kindness and infectious laugh. They say he did not deserve to have his life taken away. 'He didn't deserve to go like this, he definitely didn't,' said Arceneaux. 'Ya'll took a star away, we will never be able to see where he was going to go, how far he would even go, y'all took that from us.' New Iberia Police say a 15-year-old male juvenile has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder, illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile, and illegal use of weapons. Family mourns teen killed at New Iberia Spanish Festival Fire at Pennsylvania Governor's Residence was 'act of arson': State Police Wedding travel: How to minimize costs to make it work Sports fan makes it to Championship Sunday at the Masters Rory McIlroy wins 89th Masters Tournament, completing career Grand Slam Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mendoza Ford raffle raises $120,000 for Vermilion Parish schools
MAURICE, La. (KLFY) — Today, Mendoza Ford hosted the 6th annual car raffle to help raise funds for the Vermilion Parish School Board. Participants of the raffle had a chance to win a 2024 Ford F-150 4×4 truck along with seven other prizes including a $500 reward, spray in bed liner, $250 reward and so much more. The raffle had over 12,000 tickets sold which equated to over $120,000 that goes to funding for the schools of the parish. Superintendent Thomas Byler hosted a Facebook live to announce the winners and expressed on social media how ecstatic he was for this year's turn out and is looking forward to what the schools can accomplish with this funding. 'We want to thank all of you who supported Vermilion Parish schools…So we truly appreciate all that you've done to help this event go on.' Byler said with gratitude on Vermilion Parish School System's Facebook. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Trump says he would respect Supreme Court decision to return wrongly deported man Mendoza Ford raffle raises $120,000 for Vermilion Parish schools What is the historical significance of the New Iberia Spanish Festival? 2025-2026 LPSS Revised Dress Code For Students Notre Dame High School improving the Pioneer Legacy Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What is the historical significance of the New Iberia Spanish Festival?
IBERIA PARISH, LA (KLFY) — For those who wonder why the New Iberia Spanish Festival takes place considering the Cajun French culture is so strong in the area, the New Iberia Spanish culture is rooted deep in the city's history as well. New Iberia's roots began in 1779 when Spanish settlers, who were majority young men, chose to leave Spain for religious freedom. They came along the Bayou Teche and settled right here and founded New Iberia. Years later, French settlers came from nova scotia and settled here as well. Chacelyn Peltier, the 2025 Spanish Festival Queen, spoke about the history and how we got here today. She said when the French came in, they had a lot of people including women. 'Who were the (Spanish) men hanging out with? The young French women. Then they had kids. Then who takes care of them? Who takes care of the family, the women. So, the Spanish language was very, very quickly eradicated in our in our area. That is how our Spanish heritage kind of got wiped and pushed to the side.' Peltier explained. In 2009, New Iberia received a letter from Alhaurín De La Torre, Málaga, Spain where the Spanish settlers originally came from. They wanted New Iberia to be known as its sister city. In 2012, they wanted to visit New Iberia. With nothing to show for its Spanish roots, festival was born. Since then, years of traditions have come to New Iberia, like the church alley crochet ceiling. Madison Verret, the 2025 Spanish Festival Deb Queen, said the crochet ceiling has been getting added to it every year for the past four years. 'We got it from our sister city in Spain, and they do it every summer. They made a wish that we would do it like New Iberia would do it, and we made that wish come true. Now we have been doing the crochet ceiling for four years.' Verret said. Peltier said this festival is a significant part of New Iberia understanding its history and roots alive. 'If we stop, even if the sugarcane festival wouldn't happen anymore, we would still grow sugarcane. Those are still so, so important, but it's different in that fact that if we don't keep on living it, it will die away and go away again.' Peltier said. New Iberia will be celebrating the Spanish Festival all weekend with Saturday's festivities going on all day and Sunday open until 5p.m. Trump says he would respect Supreme Court decision to return wrongly deported man Mendoza Ford raffle raises $120,000 for Vermilion Parish schools What is the historical significance of the New Iberia Spanish Festival? 2025-2026 LPSS Revised Dress Code For Students Notre Dame High School improving the Pioneer Legacy Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
