Alabama State

Monroe County, MS

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Columbus, MS

Tupelo, MS

Written with A.I. assistance. On July 7, 2024, the Tupelo Police Department executed a Lee County Circuit Court Capias Warrant on Corvion Hairston, 21, of Columbus, for charges related to False Pretense. According to Tupelo Police Department sources, the warrant stemmed from allegations dating back to February 2022, where Hairston was accused of defrauding Bank Plus.

False Pretense Arrest Made in Tupelo, According to Tupelo Police Department

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Can You Park in Front of Someone’s Property in North Carolina?. Parking on crowded city streets and neighborhoods can be challenging, and many wonder if it's permissible to park in front of someone’s property. Here's a breakdown of North Carolina's parking rules:

Can I legally park in front of someone’s home? What North Carolina law says

Chicago, IL

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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?

NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Detroit, MI

Shine My Crown

Denise Ezell says MGM Grand refuses to pay her the $127,000 jackpot that she won at one of their casinos. (Photo: YouTube screenshot/FOX 2 Detroit) A Detroit woman, Denise Ezell, is taking legal action against MGM Casinos after they refused to pay out a $127,000 jackpot she won playing progressive blackjack at her local MGM Grand in Oct. 2023.

Woman Sues MGM Grand Claiming She Won $127,000 Jackpot But Payment Has Been Refused

CBS Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) - A Michigan man who pleaded guilty to federal charges in the death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith has pleaded guilty in the state's case.Rashad Trice, 27, pleaded to first-degree murder and first-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office. The murder charge comes with a life sentence without parole.In the federal case, he pleaded guilty to kidnapping resulting in death."The scars left by Mr. Trice's horrific and brutal crime spree will forever etch themselves on the lives he shattered," Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a news release. "While nothing can ever fully heal the...

Michigan man pleads guilty to murder in death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith

Roseville, MI

A babysitter accused of causing the death of a toddler by throwing him against a wall has had a potentially significant part of her police statement thrown out by court. Kimora Hodges, 23, was charged with the murder of Kyrie Starks in June 2022. She had been babysitting the 22-month-old for a neighbor in Roseville, Michigan while she was at work, an arrangement that had been occurring on and off for the previous two months.

Babysitter accused of throwing 22-month-old 'against a wall' has part of police statement thrown out

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Nebraska State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Northern and Central Plains, with risks of damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Northern/Central Plains; July 3, 2024

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Michigan State

Frankenmuth, MI

WKQI Channel 955

AFAR listed the most beautiful towns across the country and one Michigan location made the list!

Michigan Destination Named 'Most Charming Small Town' In The Entire State

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — There’s nothing Jay Przekurat loves doing more than catching big smallmouth bass, and this week at Lake St. Clair the 25-year-old utilized a methodical approach to catch some of the most meaningful brown fish of his career. With a three-day total of 75 pounds,...

Slow, Steady Approach Lifts Przekurat to Bassmaster Open Victory at Lake St. Clair

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

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Arrest made in suspicious death of woman in Monroe County

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WTVA) — An arrest has been made into the death of an Alabama woman in Monroe County. Investigators charged Gregory Hester, 56, with felony...

Arrest made in suspicious death of woman in Monroe County

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