Stephens County, TX

Arkansas State

Breckenridge, TX

Breckenridge Texan

Jo Ann (Lil Bit) Mann, age 84, of Breckenridge, Texas, passed peacefully away at her home, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, at Morehart Mortuary Chapel with Chris Reatherford officiating. Interment will follow in the Breckenridge Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at Morehart Mortuary.

Jo Ann Mann

South Carolina State

Mineral Wells, TX

It is with heavy hearts that the family of William James “Bill” Belding announces his passing on July 26, 2024, in Mineral Wells, Texas. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Cityview Community Church in Mineral Wells, with Chris Snow officiating. The family will welcome friends for a visitation on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the church, from 6 – 8 p.m., under the direction of Melton Kitchens Funeral Home staff.

Bill Belding Jr.

New York City, NY

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Wisconsin State

Angry Ben

Good afternoon everyone. We continue to have beautiful conditions in the Northeast courtesy of strong high pressure keeping a stationary front well to our south. That front will eventually make it back as a warm front, then a sweeping cold front will help protect the Northeast and East Coast as a whole from what-will-be Hurricane Ernesto.

Severe Weather May Spawn Derecho-Type System Across Parts of Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, and Wisconsin

Breckenridge’s elementary students had a chance to meet their teachers on Friday as East and South Elementary schools hosted their annual Meet-the-Teacher events. The first day of school for Breckenridge Independent School District will be on Wednesday, Aug. 7. After last week’s events, including schedule pick-up for older students,...

Breckenridge students return to school on Wednesday, Aug. 7

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

Ruby Fay Berkley, age 86, of Wayland, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 2, at Morehart Mortuary with Michael Hildreth officiating. Interment will follow in the Wayland Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 1, at Morehart Mortuary.

Ruby Berkley

Abilene, TX

Breckenridge residents who have been wanting to expand their skills and education but can’t take classes during the day, may find a solution with the new night classes at Abilene’s Texas State Technical College’s Industrial Technology Center. Night classes will be offered in Electrical Power and Controls,...

TSTC’s Abilene campus to offer night classes beginning this fall

For at least the second time this week, an earthquake shook West Texas this morning with tremors that were felt in Stephens County. According to the U.S. Geological Survey’s latest report, an earthquake measuring 5.1 in magnitude happened at 9:28 a.m. today, Friday, July 26, east of Snyder and north/northeast of Hermleigh on the border of Scurry County and Fisher County. It falls under the intensity level of VI (6) with “strong shaking” and “light damage” possibilities.

West Texas earthquakes felt in Stephens County this week

Ricky Chaney, age 67, of Breckenridge, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, August 11, at Morehart Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow at the Breckenridge Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, August 10, at Morehart Mortuary.

Ricky Chaney

Texas State

Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 10.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.00/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 5.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 46.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.3 cents in the last week and stands at $3.76 per gallon.

Gas prices drop, along with oil prices, according to GasBuddy report

Lafayette County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible animal cruelty on County Road 418 on August 4, according to Dark Horse Press. Upon arrival, officers encountered a distressing scene: several malnourished dogs and multiple deceased dogs still attached to their collars and chains.

Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discover

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

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Jones challenges Fambro as write-in candidate for Precinct 1 County Commissioner position

Stephens County resident Chad Jones has signed up to run as a write-in candidate for the Precinct 1 County Commissioner position, County Judge Michael Roach said....

Jones challenges Fambro as write-in candidate for Precinct 1 County Commissioner position

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