14:30 Newscast Jan 23

A state audit alleges that former-Angola Warden Burl Cain misused public funds while he was employed at the prison. Michelle Southern has more…

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The state Supreme Court has suspended a Covington attorney’s license for one year after he told a client he would accept marijuana as payment for his legal services. The client reported to police that she had paid James Mecca with cannabis once before. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office then set up a sting, which led to Mecca pleading guilty to possession of marijuana and losing his license for a year.

A tornado left a path of destruction in Bossier Parish, including 29 damaged homes. Lt. Bill Davis with the Sheriff’s Office says the community came together to clear roadways, and they’re doing what they can to help those who lost everything.

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Davis says a tornado with 115 mph winds made a 6 mile trek through the northern part of the parish.

A Mandeville High School ROTC instructor is accused of sleeping with two different students on multiple occasions. Police Chief Gerald Sticker says 48-year-old Hosea McGhee is charged with computer solicitation of a minor and felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. He says they believe the acts were carried out on school grounds for quite some time.

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At this time, the chief doesn’t think there are additional victims.