The man accused of burning three historically black churches in St. Landry Parish last spring pleads guilty to four of six federal charges. 22-year-old Holden Matthews, son of a Sheriff’s Deputy in St. Landry, is facing up to 70 years for the hate crimes that shocked the community and drew national attention. The feds say Matthews tried to defend his actions by saying it was all an effort to raise the profile of his metal band.
Flash Flood watches are in effect for north Louisiana through Wednesday night, and some nasty weather will be impacting the state today in particular. National Weather Service Shreveport Meteorologist Jason Hansford says today’s severe weather threat stretches from Lufkin, Texas, across Natchitoches, Ruston, and Monroe and into Mississippi. He says the storms will be isolated…
Expect a few inches of rain over the next few days.
A science teacher at Northwestern Middle School in Zachary is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student. 34-year-old Ellarea Silva was arrested Thursday after nearly a week of suspension without school leaders elaborating as to why. City councilman Lael Montgomery is rallying supporters calling for the resignation or removal of Principal Debby Brian as a result. Zachary Police Chief David McDavid says it wasn’t a cover up.
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The statewide average price for a gallon of gasoline is currently at $2.11, down about a nickel from this time last week and 21 cents from last month. AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says the recent drop follows an annual pattern.