18:30 LRN Newscast March 9

A Bossier City pastor was arrested on drug charges after deputies found Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia at his house. Andy Harris was the senior pastor of The Church of the Cross in Haughton, and was charged with possession. Bossier Parish Sheriffs Lt. Bill Davis says Harris was being questioned about a separate investigation when detectives learned about the drug activity.

Cut 6 (11)  “snorting device”

Thibodaux Police say they arrested a man for allegedly stealing items from where he worked in exchange for drugs. After an internal investigation, the store contacted police. Police Department spokesman David Melancon (Ma-law-san) says after police arrested the suspect and were searching him, they found more than they bargained for…

Cut 15 (11) “some help.”

Louisiana is set to see the first severe weather event this spring. After breaking records in rainfall last month, the Red, Mississippi and Ouachita Rivers are swollen and some areas are still above flood stage. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this is the last thing residents along those waterways want to see…

Cut 10 (07) “watch on.”

Attorney General Jeff Landry has sued the Vermillion Parish School Board and is asking that the January 8th meeting be voided. Teacher Deyshia Hargrave was ordered out of the meeting and arrested by a deputy city marshal after questioning the board about a raise for the Superintendent. The suit says her arrest violated the Open Meeting Law. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says all actions of the meeting would have to be done over…

Cut 11 (11) “proposed action.”

Thibodaux Police say they arrested 28-year-old Trevor Thieriot for allegedly stealing items from where he worked in exchange for drugs. After an internal investigation, the store contacted police. Police Department spokesman David Melancon (Ma-law-san) says after police found more than they bargained for…

Cut 15 (11) “some help.”