Columbus, OH

Coffee County, GA

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Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

South Carolina State

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Florida State

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Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a significant trend: Florida is experiencing a substantial outflow of residents. According to the latest figures, over 275,000 individuals left Florida for other states in 2022.

Florida Sees Surge in Departures as Hundreds of Thousands Move Out

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

The U.S. Air Force recently made a major change that gives the newest airmen and guardian trainees additional time carrying weapons as part of their training program at the Department of the Air Force Basic Military Training. In a Monday press release, Air Education and Training Command wrote, “Airmen and...

Air Force requiring trainees to carry M4 rifles in basic training

North Carolina State

Greensboro, NC

A Marine is behind bars and facing multiple felony charges after driving recklessly and assaulting law enforcement officers last weekend in Greensboro, North Carolina. Lance Cpl. Anthony Taveras-Furcal, 19, rammed his 2015 Chevrolet Camaro into a sheriff’s deputy vehicle during an attempted traffic stop and arrest on Aug. 17, according to Guilford County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Bria Evans.

Marine arrested for ramming into cop car, speeding and doing ‘donuts’

Fort Sill, OK

Military.com

The Army is set to expand how many new recruits it can send to basic training starting in October, as officials are confident the service is digging out of a recruiting slump it has struggled with for nearly a decade.Fort Sill in Oklahoma and Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri will get two additional basic training units each -- able to train an additional 4,000 new recruits each year combined, according to the service.Army officials are increasingly confident they will hit their goal of 55,000 new recruits this year. One service official with direct knowledge told Military.com that projections show the...

The Army Is Set to Expand Basic Training, Fueled by New Recruiting Momentum

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

A new report revealing more than $84 million in underpayments to qualified veterans is a sign the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to improve its training for employees. That's the conclusion of a congressional committee looking into the massive error. And, veterans' advocates say, the error is also a reminder...

The VA Withheld $84M from Eligible Disabled Veterans. Now Nonprofit Legal Clinics Are Stepping In.

Download the FREE Military.com Transition App Today. The Air Force's Military Tuition Assistance (TA) program pays for up to 100% of college courses that members of the service take while on active duty. Payment. Air Force TA will cover up to 100% of your tuition, not to exceed:. $250 per...

Air Force Tuition Assistance

Sumter, SC

A lieutenant colonel assigned to U.S. Army Central Command died while exercising Sunday in Sumter, South Carolina, officials announced Tuesday. The Army identified the soldier as Lt. Col. Roderick Vinson, 55, of Charlotte, North Carolina. “He left an enormously positive impact on every person with whom he interacted, and we...

Decorated Army officer dies while exercising in South Carolina

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Ashland, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

ASHLAND – A Mahanoy City woman is facing a felony child endangerment charge after her...
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Mahanoy woman charged after toddler contacts fentanyl, is revived with Narcan

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

The Defense Department may not prohibit people who are asymptomatic HIV-positive from joining the military, a judge in Virginia ruled this week. U.S. District Court Judge Leonie Brinkema wrote in a decision filed Tuesday that barring those with undetectable viral loads from serving is “irrational, arbitrary, and capricious” as it contributes to a stigma about people who are HIV-positive while also actively hampering the military’s own recruitment goals.

Court ruling ends ban on joining military for people living with HIV

As the services grapple with increasing numbers of overweight troops in the ranks, booting fast food restaurants from bases could help cut obesity rates in the armed forces, according to the U.S. military’s top enlisted official. The comments made by Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E Black, the senior...

Cut on-base fast food to trim a super-sized force, leader says

Five U.S. military bases are leading the charge in America's clean energy revolution, and it's a win-win for national security and your wallet. The U.S. Department of Defense just announced a groundbreaking partnership with Duke Energy to power five military installations in North Carolina and South Carolina with 100% clean electricity, according to Electrek. This $248 million deal will bring two new 135-megawatt solar farms online by September 2026, providing an estimated 4.8 million megawatt hours of clean power over 15 years.

Five U.S. military installations make electrifying changes: 'Allows the Army to contribute to a more reliable commercial grid'

Tennessee State

Greeneville, TN

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to step into the past and walk through the home of a former president? The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Tennessee offers just that experience. This site preserves the legacy of Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States. Visitors can tour his early home, tailor shop, and the house where he lived after his presidency. The site also includes his burial place. Each location provides a glimpse into Johnson's life and times. Whether you're a history buff or just curious, this site offers a unique look into American history.

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site – Tennessee’s Presidential Home

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Army Reserve officer sentenced for ripping off Gold Star families

A former Army financial counselor was sentenced this week to more than 12 years in prison for using his position to defraud Gold Star families out...

Army Reserve officer sentenced for ripping off Gold Star families

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