A former Tangipahoa school teacher faces third-degree rape charges after she had an alleged affair with a now 17-year-old student who possibly fathered her child. Brooke Thorington has more.
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West Monroe Police have arrested a man that authorities say was possibly planning to commit a violent mass casualty act. Kyle Wilks was charged with one count of terrorizing after numerous items were allegedly seized from his home. Wilks was enrolled in the Navy’s delayed Entry Program and the investigation began after a tip by the Navy’s NCIS unit.

The Environmental Defense Action Fund has launched a six-figure television ad calling on all Louisiana gubernatorial candidates to champion coastal priorities during their campaigns. Director of Federal Affairs Cathleen Berthelot says surveys show voters are concerned about the state’s coast…
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You might have seen the ad during Sunday’s Saints game.

At one-twenty this afternoon, FEMA will test its Wireless Emergency Alert and the Emergency Alert systems. You should hear alerts on your cellphone, television, and radio. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell…
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33-year-old Morgan Freche, a former Tangipahoa Parish teacher, faces third-degree rape charges in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with a now 17-year-old student. A police report alleges the student fathered Freche’s child. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says Third-Degree Rape, carries a prison sentence of up to 25 years…

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As to the question of whether the student is the father of Freche’s child, Borghardt says a paternity test would confirm that.

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The allegations of sexual misconduct, investigators say, date back approximately two years.  The TPSO says the initial report of an alleged student-teacher relationship was taken on September 24^th. She is also charged with four counts of Felony Carnal Knowledge of Juvenile and one count of Oral Sexual Battery.

Almost four percent of Louisiana’s registered voters have already cast their ballots for the October 14^th primary. As of Monday, Over 118 thousand people participated in early voting which began on Saturday. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says so far more registered Republicans are showing up to the polls than Democrats.

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Beginning today, nearly 81 thousand new names of unclaimed property owners have been published in local newspapers. State Treasurer John Schroder says people may not always be aware of money owed to them. He says they’ve been able to identify tens of thousands of recipients who are owed money, but it could also include relatives.

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 A former Tangipahoa Parish School teacher has been arrested. 33 year Morgan Freche is accused of sex crimes, including a rape charge. According to the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s office, Investigations began after receiving reports that a now 17 year old student had fathered Freche’s child.

Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says even if the sexual relationship was consensual, it is still rape.

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The sexual misconduct allegations date back approximately 2 years. Freche turned herself in detectives this morning after several warrants had been issued. Freche is charged with 4 counts of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile, one count of oral sexual battery, and 3^rd Degree Rape

After two full days of early voting for the gubernatorial primary, The Secretary of State’s office says voter turnout may point to a lower turnout. Gubernatorial primary voting is usually in the mid-40s, but Couvillon says based on the first two days of early voting, the turnout could be lower than that…

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Couvillon also said more Republicans are early voting than Democrats so far.

You may want to take a look at the newspaper today. 81 thousand new names of unclaimed property owners have been published in local Louisiana papers. State Treasurer John Schroder says they want to reunite residents with money received by the Louisiana treasury.

Checking accounts, savings accounts, unpaid wages, life insurance payouts, and proceeds from safety deposit boxes are among unclaimed properties.

 A 33 year old former Tangipahoa Parish school teacher accused of sex crimes, including a rape charge, has been arrested after turning herself in to detectives this morning. Investigators claim she was impregnated by a now 17 year old student.

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office says Morgan Freche was a teacher at Loranger Middle School.

We’re just a few days into early voting but trends may be pointing to lower voter turnout. The Secretary of State’s office says voter turnout for a gubernatorial primary is usually in the mid-40s, but Couvillon says based on the first two days of early voting, the turnout could be lower than that…

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Couvillon also said more Republicans are early voting than Democrats so far.

The Louisiana Treasury announced more than 80 thousand names of unclaimed property owners in every parish will be published beginning today through Friday. Teiko Foxx has more…

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The Louisiana Department of Education is receiving $10 million to improve opportunities for students with disabilities. Louisiana is one of 20 states to be awarded the funds. Dr. Cade Brumley…

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The funds will be distributed over a five-year cycle.

Accused Former Tangipahoa Parish Teacher, Morgan Freche of Loranger turned herself in to detectives this morning. 33 year old Freche is acussed of sexual misconduct with a now 17 year old. Incidents dating back approximately 2 years allegedly resulted in her preganacy. According to The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office Freche turned herself into detectives after several warrants were issued for her arrest.

Louisiana is one of 20 states to receive $10 million to better prepare high school students with disabilities. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Almost 4 percent of Louisiana’s registered voters have already cast their ballots for next month’s elections. As of Monday, Over 118 thousand people participated in early voting which began on Saturday that’s According to the Secretary of State’s Office. John Couvillon says so far more registered Republicans are showing up to the polls than Democrats

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You may want to check the newspaper for your name. Beginning today, nearly 81 thousand new names of unclaimed property owners are being published in local newspapers. State Treasurer John Schroder says they are committed to reconnecting residents with money received by the Louisiana Treasury.

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Unclaimed Property consists of abandoned financial assets like checking and savings accounts, unpaid wages, life insurance payouts, proceeds from safety deposit boxes, and more. Due to changes in addresses or other reasons, people may not always be aware of money owed to them when businesses attempt to return the property to the owners. Schroder says they’ve been able to identify tens of thousands of recipients who are owed money, but it could also include relatives.

In Tangipahoa Parish, 33-year-old schoolteacher Morgan Freche of Loranger has been arrested on rape charges of a student who allegedly fathered her newborn child. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says she was booked for third-degree rape, oral sexual battery, and multiple counts of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Investigators say the allegations against the teacher and the now 17-year-old student date back approximately two years.

With two full days of early voting for the October 14^th gubernatorial primary election in the books, numbers show voters appear to be less motivated to pack the polls this time. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon…

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More than 118 thousand people in the Bayou State cast their ballot between Saturday and Monday.

The Louisiana Department of Education is one of 20 states to be awarded $10 million to improve career opportunities for students with disabilities. Superintendent of Education, Dr. Cade Brumley says the funding will enable them to focus on life after high school for students with disabilities. For example, how to transition to a career in transportation or prepare for college.

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Beginning today, nearly 81 thousand new names of unclaimed property owners have been published in local newspapers. State Treasurer John Schroder people may not always be aware of money owed to them. He says they’ve been able to identify tens of thousands of recipients who are owed money, but it could also include relatives.

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You can also look online at LAcashclaim-dot-org.

33-year-old schoolteacher Morgan Freche of Loranger has been arrested on charges of rape of a student who allegedly fathered her newborn child. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says she was booked for third-degree rape, oral sexual battery, and multiple counts of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. The investigation says the allegations against the teacher and the now 17-year-old student date back approximately two years.

The Louisiana Department of Education is one of 20 states to be awarded $10 million to improve career opportunities for students with disabilities. Superintendent of Education, Dr. Cade Brumley says it’s part of the US Department of Education’s Pathway to Partnerships to help prepare these students for life after high school.

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Brumley says the funding will enable them to focus on life after high school for students with disabilities.

The Louisiana Treasury announced more than 80 thousand names of unclaimed property owners in every parish will be published beginning today through Friday. Teiko Foxx has more…

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House GOP leader State Representative Blake Miquez and sugar cane farmer Hugh Andre are running for Senate in District 22, one of the most competitive races in the state. The race includes Lafayette, Iberia, and St. Martin parishes. The Advocate Journalist Tyler Bridges says the winner will determine if the higher chamber remains conservative in a pragmatic bipartisan manner.

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And Bridges says the winner of this race will also determine the next Senate President Pro Tem.

The Louisiana Treasury has announced nearly 81 thousand names of unclaimed property owners have been published in local newspapers. To find the list of Unclaimed Property owners, State Treasurer John Schroder encourages residents in every parish to check the Legal Notices section in their local newspaper. He says this is a crucial step in reuniting residents with unclaimed funds.

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Residents can also visit LA Wallet or visit LACashClaim.org to check names for unclaimed property.

Amendment 4 on the October 14^th ballot would allow local governments to remove property tax exemptions from nonprofit organizations that lease housing. Brooke Thorington explains.

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Early voting is underway for the October 14th primary election and will continue through Saturday. Polls are open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.  If you will not be in town during early voting or election day, officials urge residents to request an absentee ballot. On election day, polls will open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The state made available 500 grants of up to 10-thousand dollars for Citizens policyholders to fortify their roofs. Teiko Foxx reports the grants were gone in just over two minutes and a second round of grants will be available in two weeks…
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At 1 PM, high school principals will hold a special meeting in Baton Rouge to vote on the definition of a select school. A yes vote would keep the select definition the LHSAA used last year that resulted in several non-select schools being defined as select schools, which prompted a lawsuit.

Beginning today, nearly 81 thousand new names of unclaimed property owners have been published in local newspapers. State Treasurer John Schroder says they are committed to reconnecting residents with money received by the Louisiana Treasury.
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Unclaimed Property consists of abandoned financial assets like checking and savings accounts, unpaid wages, life insurance payouts, proceeds from safety deposit boxes, and more.

There are four constitutional amendments on the October 14th ballot and the fourth amendment would allow a local government to take away a non-profits property tax exemption if their building receives multiple health or safety violations. Public Affairs Research Council President Steve Procopio says supporters of the amendment say it’s way to address blight, but on the other hand…
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Go to PAR’s website for information on all of the amendments.

The first 500 grants for Louisiana’s Fortify Homes Program were given out in less than three minutes when they became available yesterday afternoon. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says they will make another 500 grants available to Citizen policyholders in two weeks and he’s not surprised by the popularity…
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The grants can be worth up to 10-thousand dollars for a homeowner to buy a new roof that can better withstand hurricane force winds.

Congressman Troy Carter is co-authoring legislation that would result in the federal government providing funds to help athletic departments of HBCU schools like Southern and Grambling. Carter the says the legislation is called the Prime Act…
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So far only Democrats are backing the legislation.

There’s a heated senate race ongoing in Acadiana as Republican Blake Miguez, who has served as the House GOP’s leader, is trying to succeed Fred Mills as the state senator for District 22. But Advocate reporter Tyler Bridges says the bipartisan political establishment in the district favors sugarcane farmer Hugh Andre…
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Early voting continues through Saturday this week.

Constitutional Amendment four on the October 14th ballot would allow local governments to remove property tax exemptions from nonprofit organizations that lease housing and have repeated public health or safety violations. But Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says the passage would not mean the tax exemption status is automatically pulled…
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