Plaquemine shooting suspect arrested

shannon holmes PLAQUEMINE - Police say a teen wanted for a weekend shooting turned himself early Monday morning. 19-year-old Shannon Dale Holmes, Jr. of Addis is accused of firing shots into a crowd at a convenience store off Highway 1, injuring two people and damaging vehicles. Holmes faces several charges, including two counts of attempted 2nd degree murder, illegal use of a weapon and ...

Teachers We were forced out by legislation

BATON ROUGE, LA (NBC33) - For Emma Shepard teaching was a calling, more than just a career for over two decades. "Teaching kindergarten, that was why I went into teaching because you get to build a foundation," explained Shepard, a now retire teacher. But in her last years the job became more difficult to do thanks, she said, to recent legislation. "It was always fun you ...

Medicaid expansion up for discussion in Senate Finance

BATON ROUGE, LA (NBC33) - A proposed law that would expand Medicaid and follow what’s termed as the ‘Arkansas Model’ is up for discussion Monday in the Senate Finance Committee. This same bill passed through the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare a few days ago. Also on the Senate side, several House bills that would expand gun owner’s rights are scheduled for ...

11-year-old struck by truck on Perkins Rd.

Perkins Rd. BATON ROUGE, La. - An 11-year-old boy is seriously injured after being hit by a truck on Perkins Rd. and Metairie Dr. near Siegen Ln. Sunday around 11:45 a.m., according to State Police. The boy was transported to a local hospital and is in critical condition. Witnesses say the boy crossed into traffic, and there was nothing the driver could have done to avoid hitting the ...

Shooting suspect wanted in Plaquemine

PLAQUEMINE - Police in Plaquemine are searching for a man they say shot two people over the weekend.Police are looking for 19-year-old Shannon Dale Holmes, Jr.of Addis. Holmes is accused of firing shots at a crowd at a convenience store off Highway 1 injuring two people and damaging vehicles. Once in custody, Holmes will face several charges, including two counts of attempted 2nd degree murder, ...