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Calhoun County, AL

Columbus, OH

Corinth, MS

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Dennis, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with A.I. assistance. In a recent incident reported by the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department, deputies conducting a routine safety checkpoint on July 16, 2024, at the intersection of Highway 4 and Highway 25 in Dennis, MS, made a significant discovery involving a Corinth resident.

Local Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Routine Checkpoint

Polk County, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, under the leadership of Sheriff Grady Judd, made an arrest on Saturday, July 9, 2024, following an unusual incident at a local drive-thru. According to information posted today on the Polk County Sheriff's Facebook and Instagram page, Marcus Jenkins fell asleep in the driver’s seat of his car while waiting for a chalupa, leading to a call to deputies.

Man Arrested After Falling Asleep in Taco Bell Drive-Thru

Anita Rose dies in hospital four days after being found unconscious on a track in her village.

Woman dies after attack while walking dog

Detroit, MI

Law & Crime

A 33-year-old mother of six in Michigan will spend several decades behind bars for torturing and killing her blind 3-year-old son before stuffing his body inside of a basement freezer. Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Tracy E. Green on Monday ordered Azuradee France to serve 35 to 60 years in a state correctional facility for the 2022 slaying of young Chayse Allen, authorities confirmed to Law&Crime.

Mom of 6 beat blind toddler to death, told other kids she’d ‘take care of it’ and stuffed victim in basement freezer for months

Bibb County, AL

CBS News

An Alabama man is accused of killing his wife along with four children between the ages of 2 and 9 in a Thursday night shooting that shocked the rural central community where they lived.Brandon Allan Kendrick II, 32, was arrested on five counts of capital murder for the death of his wife, Kelse Kendrick, and four children in Bibb County, court records show. The victims were all shot in the head with a handgun, according to a document filed with the arrest warrant.Sheriff Jody Wade said that Brandon Kendrick was the father of two of the children, and the other...

Alabama man accused of killing wife, 4 young kids is arrested

Booneville, MS

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. On July 26, 2024, authorities in Prentiss County took into custody 49-year-old Jimmy Brian Wallis and 43-year-old Katie May Bishop, both residents of Booneville. They were taking into custody after one of their children tested positive for a controlled substance.

Booneville Couple Arrested on Child Endangerment Charges

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The World Around Jae and Beyond

(Alabama)- Stephanie McCray was a loving mother, wife, great coworker, and a well-known TikTok star living in Alabama. Over the years, she grasped the attention of more than 40,000 people with more than 1.4 million likes.

Alabama TikTok Star's Life Taken Away by Her Husband at a Fast Food Restaurant

Denver, CO

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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

Disclosure: This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. (Alabama)- The 2023 Salvation Army Annual Report highlights the persistent issue of homelessness in Alabama. According to the report, Salvation Armies throughout the state aim to make a "difference in the lives of our neighbors with a compassionate strategy of opportunity and hope. We respond to crisis moments by meeting basic human needs wherever they might be through disaster relief, financial assistance, food security, and emergency/transitional shelter.

Minimum Wage Earners in Alabama Need to Work 96 Hours Weekly for 1 Bedroom Rental, Per Study

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Dothan, AL

DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — A major restoration project may soon be coming to downtown Dothan’s historic U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building. On Friday, Senator Katie Britt’s office announced the building would get $5 million for “critical” upgrades and restoration work. The funds will come from...

Dothan’s 113-year-old federal courthouse could get multi-million dollar facelift

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?

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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

Calhoun Journal

Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
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Most Wanted in Calhoun County | August 1, 2024

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Colorado State

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

Gadsden, AL

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Gadsden's Pruetts Bar-BBQ is well-known for its traditional Southern fare, with a menu full of comfort food that both residents and visitors adore. The menu offers a wide selection of barbecue dishes, including as their well-known pulled pork and beef BBQ sandwiches, along with substantial sides such sweet potato fluff, fried squash, and coleslaw. Their catfish, which comes in sandwich or fillet form and tastes crispy and tasty, is another popular favorite. They also have the greatest cornbread in town, open-faced roast beef with gravy, and ham plates—rich, home-cooked foods.

This place in Gadsden offers classic Southern barbecue and more

Anniston, AL

The Italian cuisine at Effina's Downtown in Anniston is well-known for being rich and varied, with a variety of dishes to suit a wide palate. A popular dish that stands out is the Shrimp Alfredo, which has a creamy sauce and wonderfully cooked pasta. For those who enjoy a traditional Italian dish with a rich tomato sauce, the Eggplant Parmesan is a favorite. Sea Scallops with Pasta is another recipe that comes highly recommended. It serves al dente pasta with tender scallops for a filling supper. For those who enjoy this classic Italian meal, the restaurant also provides a delicious veal piccata that is definitely worth trying.

This place in Anniston offers delightful Italian cuisine

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Trees down after severe storms push through Calhoun, Etowah counties

CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Officials in Calhoun and Etowah counties say there are multiple areas with trees down after severe storms pushed through earlier Friday...

Trees down after severe storms push through Calhoun, Etowah counties

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