SUMMARY: Juan Antonio Reyes faces capital murder charges for allegedly killing two relatives, 39-year-old Serio Stto and 51-year-old Rachel Martinez, in 2022 and then setting their house on fire to destroy evidence. Both victims were discovered by firefighters, having been shot in the head. Surveillance footage reportedly captured Reyes and co-defendant John Bishop Thoris entering and leaving the home. A court update confirmed that all necessary materials from the prosecution have been received, with the trial set to begin on November 5. Thoris’s trial is scheduled for January 2024. Convicted defendants would face life imprisonment without parole.

A man accused of a double murder and arson to cover up the crime is moving closer to trial.

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SUMMARY: At a recent K-12 Study Group meeting in Louisiana, educators expressed concerns over excessive standardized testing, particularly the Louisiana Education Assessment Program (LEAP), which they argue increases stress among students and teachers. Issues raised included the lack of meaningful feedback from LEAP scores for parents and late data release hindering growth assessment. Iberia Parish School District’s president, Brad Norris, called for a reevaluation of early literacy assessments, advocating for postponing the first DIBELS test to mid-year. Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley announced a 20% reduction in testing time, a move criticized as insufficient by educators.

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SUMMARY: The Caddo Parish Commission has decided not to support a resolution for the renovation of Shreveport’s Fairgrounds Field, a former minor league baseball stadium, and is instead evaluating the situation further. The stadium, built in 1986 and last renovated in 2011, is set for demolition. Although the commission acknowledged the need for renovations, they opted to send the matter to a planning committee for additional review. Meanwhile, discussions regarding donating deteriorating properties to organizations for rehabilitation were introduced, with one group, Friends of Friends, Inc., planning to create day centers for elderly and children, subject to a five-year completion requirement.

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