The attorney for a 15-year-old boy accused in a fatal shooting asked a judge Monday to return the teen to a juvenile facility instead of holding him in an adult facility.
Allison Wade-Freel buried two of her sons, both lost to homicide, and she asked a group of teen boys if they wanted to put their own families through the same torment.
Most of the Rapides Parish educators honored Thursday evening gave their thanks through tears or humor to their families, students and others who helped them in their careers.