The first fire engulfed St. Mary Baptist Church in late March, incinerating nearly everything that stood within the historically black church. Pews turned to ash, and the brick walls burned so hot that they collapsed into piles of smoldering rubble in Port Barre. Then another black church in St. Landry Parish burned, and then another… [Read More]
Louisiana Archives
This small Louisiana parish wants to know who burned three of their black churches to the ground
April 11, 2019
It is still unclear who or what is responsible for the burning of three historically black Louisiana churches in 10 days. It will take investigators time to sift through what evidence remains to determine if the blazes were intentionally set and if they are connected. As they do, residents and worshipers in the Louisiana parish… [Read More]
Louisiana parish bans sagging pants
April 22, 2013
By Krystal Crossman Fashion is an ever-changing industry. A style that is hot to wear one week may be old news the next. Some fashions, such as bellbottom jeans, even make a comeback years after they have gone out of style. One style that isn’t getting much support these days is sagging pants. Residents in… [Read More]
