Texas State

Columbus, OH

A female prison officer was arrested following allegations she had an "inappropriate relationship" with an inmate. The HMP Highpoint worker was held on suspicion of misconduct in a public office. The Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) - which is made up of staff from seven police forces in the...

Prison officer arrested over 'inmate relationship'

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns of a "total breakdown of law and order" unless action is taken.

Thousands of prisoners to be released in September

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? 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?

Arlington, TX

CBS DFW

ARLINGTON – An apparent road rage incident led to an accident involving a truck rolling on its side, an SUV overturning and a portion of I-20 being shut down Wednesday morning.The crash happened at about 8:25 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-20 between Cooper Street and Matlock Road.According to the Arlington Police Department, witnesses said one of the two vehicles involved in the road rage incident while heading east on I-20 "attempted to brake check the other.""This resulted in traffic behind the two vehicles suddenly trying to stop and swerve to miss other vehicles on the highway," Arlington police said in a news release. "The two vehicles involved in the road rage incident did not stop and continued driving. Unfortunately, we do not have great descriptions of them at this time."Five vehicles behind the road ragers wrecked, resulting in two people being taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.By 9:40 a.m., all lanes reopened.


Road rage incident causes multi-vehicle I-20 crash in Arlington: Police

Pompano Beach, FL

Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

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

Birmingham, AL

Valrico, FL

In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

Port Richey, FL

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Oklahoma State

A death row inmate has said he is struggling to sleep now that his execution date has been set. Emmanuel Littlejohn, 52, says it is “all you think about” as the execution date has been set. "When they're talking about killing you, it's kind of hard to sleep,” he told The Oklahoman.

Death row inmate reveals he's 'not sleeping' and protests innocence as execution date set

Houston, TX

Once in a while we’ll see a story of someone being taken off a plane in handcuffs. However, it’s not usually the pilot…. Frontier Airlines pilot taken off plane in handcuffs. A video is circulating on social media of someone being escorted off a Frontier Airlines aircraft in...

Frontier Airlines Pilot Arrested On Aircraft At Houston Airport

Law & Crime

Everilda Cux-Ajtzalam allegedly left her newborn in a Texas dumpster, telling police she "had no choice" because her boyfriend would break up with her.
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Mom claimed she 'had no choice' but to abandon newborn in dumpster because 'she didn't want her boyfriend to break up with her': Police

Alabama State

ABC News

Alabama executed Keith Edmund Gavin, 64, on Thursday evening by lethal injection. Gavin was convicted in the March 1998 murder of William Clayton Jr.

Inmate executed by lethal injection for 1998 murder of delivery driver

Saint Petersburg, FL

Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

The Independent

Alabama executed a man who was convicted for the 1998 murder of a delivery driver who was pulling money out of an ATM machine. Keith Edmund Gavin, 64, died by lethal injection on Thursday evening. His last words were: “I love my family.” His time of death was 6.32pm CT.Last week, Alabama agreed not to conduct a post-execution autopsy of Gavin on religious grounds. Gavin is Muslim, and said the autopsy would violate his religious convictions, NBC News reported. He filed a lawsuit ahead of his execution to ensure the state would not conduct the autopsy. The state ultimately agreed...

Alabama executes death row inmate who sued to prevent post-execution autopsy

Mississippi State

Meridian, MS

The Mirror US

Emily Lawhead, a spokesperson for Management and Training Corporation, which manages the facility, said Clarence Gillie, 59, was found unresponsive in his cell on Thursday

Mystery deepens as third inmate found dead in cell this month at Mississippi prison

If you're considering memorializing a relative on your own property in North Carolina, it's important to be aware of the state's regulations regarding home burials and the scattering of ashes.

Can you bury a relative at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

Virginia State

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hefty phone bills for inmates in U.S. prisons and jails were slashed by the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday, affecting about 2 million incarcerated persons and their families.

Inmate phone call costs slashed by US agency

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

NewsBreak

TDCJ to rollout 12,000 body cameras to staff at maximum security facilities

Texas - The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TCDJ) announced they will be distributing more than...

TDCJ to rollout 12,000 body cameras to staff at maximum security facilities

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