Hornbeck teacher arrested

A Vernon Parish teacher was arrested arrested for alleged inappropriate behavior with a juvenile. On Monday, April 30, the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office arrested Maurna Thornton, 39, of Hornbeck. She was charged with one count Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile. The arrest is in reference to an alleged incident that occurred with a 14-year-old male juvenile. (more...)

Lancaster Student Arrested For Alleged Handgun On Campus

A Lancaster high school student who allegedly brought a handgun to the campus was under arrest Thursday, authorities said.Marques Howard, 18, of Lancaster, was taken into custody at about 11 a.m. Wednesday at Desert Winds High School, 45030 N. Third Street East, where he is a student, said Sgt. Darrel Brown of the sheriff's Lancaster Station. (more...)