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News for Thursday, April 11, 2019

Posted at 5:52 AM, Apr 11, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-11 06:52:46-04

KATC has all your top local, state, and national headlines for Thursday, April 11, 2019.

Here’s what’s happening today!

Top Stories

Multiple sources: One in custody in church fires

KATC’s Abby Breidenbach is LIVE at the St. Landry Parish Jail this morning where a suspect is in custody in connection with three fires at historically black churches. That suspect has been identified as 21-year-old Holden Matthews.

More details on the arrest and investigation will be announced at a press conference held at 10 am Thursday.

Lafayette Diocese to release clergy abuse list

Aguillard retiring; see a list of district accomplishments

UPDATE: Trial in LCG charter lawsuit set for May

Plus, in today’s Spirit of Acadiana, Scott Brazda takes us on a ride on one of our St. Jude Early Bird Prizes. You can purchase your tickets for any of the early bird prizes and the dream home at KATC.com/dreamhome.

Latest Weather

GMA’s Dave Baker is in the Weather Lab this morning with a look at your Thursday weather. He’ll also have an update on what you can expect for your weekend.

Becoming Breezy, Staying Warm

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