12:30 LRN Newscast

A disturbing story out of Beauregard Parish as the headstone of the mother of the first Black mayor in DeRidder’s history has been vandalized. Someone had knocked down the heart-shaped stone marking the final resting place of Ceola Harris at Beauregard Cemetery. Speaking exclusively to KALB-TV in Alexandria, Mayor Michael D. Harris says he has been in close contact with DeRidder Police Chief Craig Richard (REE-shard).

Cut 6 (08) “…that’s knocked over.”

Harris is stopping short of calling this act of vandalism racially motivated.

A recent study from Bankrate found nearly half of Americans working full-time or searching for full-time employment say they are looking for a new job in the next year. Analyst Mark Hamrick says 44% said they planned on asking for a raise.

Cut 13 (14)  “…more than that.”

The OMV is warning you about a scam text message claiming to be from them, saying you have an outstanding traffic ticket. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”