State Police say four people were killed in a fiery crash that took place in Avoyelles Parish early Friday morning. Authorities say a Chevy pickup collided with a Toyota Prius on Louisiana Highway 107, northeast of Marksville. After the collision, both vehicles became fully engulfed in flames. State Police have identified one of the victims, 59-year-old Kenneth Davis of Deville.

State Police say two Town of Franklinton employees are under arrest accused of stealing over $22,000 in water and utility payments from residents. Trooper Greg Marchand says 39-year-old Carmen Freemen and 42-year-old Caprice Dawson processed over 230 payments that were never deposited into the town’s account…
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They were arrested on many charges including felony theft and malfeasance in office.

5th District Congressman-elect Ralph Abraham says he’s ready to begin his duties in Washington D.C. Michelle Southern reports….
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In the Mercedes Benz Superdome tonight…Acadiana is seeking to win back-to-back state titles for the first time in school history as they take on Destrehan in the Class Five-A Championship game. Last night….Haynesville won the One-A title by shutting out Mangham 16-0, and Many is the two-A champs after beating Kinder 22-15.