Former Livingston Parish teacher Cynthia Perkins has agreed to a plea deal that will result in 41 years in prison for her role in a horrific sex crimes case that also involves her ex-husband, Dennis Perkins, a former Livingston Parish Sheriff’s deputy. Cynthia’s attorney Paul Scott says his client has also agreed to testify against Dennis Perkins in his upcoming trial…
Cut 8 (11) “…she’s done.”
Cynthia Perkins pled guilty to three charges, including second-degree rape.
Baton Rouge Police arrest a 14-year-old female for allegedly trying to hire a hitman to kill her 14-year-old ex-boyfriend. Sergeant L’ Jean Mckneely says they learned of the potential crime after an administrator for the website rent-a-hitman-dot-com reached out to their detectives…
Cut 9 (10) “…yesterday afternoon.”
Syrah Resources announces an investment of $176 million to expand its graphite processing facility in Vidalia, making Louisiana one of the leaders in the market for electric vehicle component production. Mayor Buz Craft says the Syrah the expansion will be felt throughout the area.
Cut 11 (11) “….business as well.”
The Task Force on Statewide Litter Abatement and Beautification met today. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says litter is a growing issue and he’s even tried an experiment in his home parish of Plaquemines to discourage littering, by placing trash cans along stops leading to Highway 23.
Nungesser says the task force will meet monthly.