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Teacher booked for rape amid claims that she gave birth to student's child

A school teacher has been arrested for sex crimes, including a rape charge, after deputies investigated claims she was impregnated by a student. ....

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One week after his son's arrest, high-ranking BRPD officer placed on leave as feds investigate department

Troy Lawrence Sr., a BRPD deputy chief whose police officer son was arrested last week after it was revealed he tased a handcuffed suspect, has been placed on administrative leave as the department faces a federal investigation over alleged police misconduct. ....

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State will allow individual parishes to opt out of statewide burn ban

BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is set to ease restrictions considering the statewide burn ban, which has been in effect since August 14. ....

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Three Females Injured in JoCo Crash

Three females were injured in a two-vehicle accident that occurred Saturday in Johnson County. ....

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Gonzales man was trying to kill woman when he drove his truck through her bedroom wall, deputies say

Deputies believe a man intended to kill a woman when he crashed his truck through her bedroom wall on Monday. ....

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