Outrage is growing in DeSoto after allegations surfaced that a substitute teacher sexually assaulted a student months ago, with the community only now learning of the incident. The accused, 23-year-old Bryson Lanier Newton from Glenn Heights,

Though the Crown fought to preserve the jury trial, a mistrial and a jury dismissal have led to a trial that will be decided by the judge.

Former Newsboys lead singer Michael Tait broke his silence on allegations that have recently surfaced about his "reckless and destructive behavior."

Aggie Kulig, 36, 8100 block of New England Avenue, Burbank, was charged with aggravated battery May 13 in connection with a physical dispute between two students at Liberty Junior High School, police said.

The police said that attacks on houses and businesses in the town of Ballymena were being investigated as racially motivated, and that 15 officers had been injured.