Haynes has been accused of conspiracy, bribery, using his cell phone in furtherance of bribery, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and obstruction of justice.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Francine, the people of Acadiana are stepping up to support one another. St. Mary Parish is seeing local nonprofits working to help those most affected.
A murder suspect awaiting trial has escaped from the Iberia Parish Jail, according to Sheriff Tommy Romero. The inmate, Kristian Broussard, was being held for 2nd-degree murder at the parish jail.