Two longtime fixtures of South Louisiana television, Darla Montgomery of KLFY News 10 and Agnes Derouen of KPLC, have announced their retirements after decades of delivering the news to Acadiana. Collectively, we’re talking nearly 80 years informing and connecting with viewers across the region.
Darla Montgomery Retiring After 33 Years
Darla Montgomery, a trusted presence in Acadiana homes for more than thirty years, is stepping away from the anchor desk after a career dedicated to storytelling with integrity. A native of Opelousas and a graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Montgomery began her career in 1992 and has since become one of the most respected journalists in our area’s history. She is known for her authentic, deep connection to the community.
Her reporting has taken her from local election coverage to international assignments, including traveling with Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco to Canada. She has interviewed key political figures such as former Vice President Al Gore and strategist James Carville.
Montgomery has been recognized with multiple Associated Press awards, including for her work on a documentary about a local priest’s mission in Haiti. She has also contributed to preserving Acadiana’s culture through reports on South Louisiana folk medicine and traiteurs…