Jackson County, MO

Independence, MO

Mountain View, CA

Missouri State

Saint Louis County, MO

Black Enterprise

Marcellus Williams is scheduled to be executed on Sept. 24. Death row inmate Marcellus Williams appeared before St. Louis County Circuit Court Judge Bruce Hilton Wednesday during an evidentiary hearing to prove he did not murder a former St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter in 1998, CNN reports. Williams, 55, is scheduled...

Death Row Inmate In Missouri Pleads Case Weeks Before Scheduled Execution

PopCulture

The reality TV star was taken into police custody at a Tennessee zoo after authorities responded to calls that a guest had allegedly been bitten by a camel.

'1000-Lb. Sisters' Star Amy Slaton Arrested on Drug Possession and Child Endangerment Charges

Georgia State

Spalding County, GA

Atlanta, GA

A jury took less than 15 minutes to convict a man who will now spend the rest of his life in prison for robbing a Dollar General store in Georgia. Jerico Bernard Williams, 24, was convicted on one count of armed robbery, two counts of aggravated assault, one count of false imprisonment, and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in relation to the robbery.

Man gets life in prison for ‘stupid’ Dollar General robbery after jury takes just 15 minutes to convict

Kansas State

Augusta, KS

While the victim's family said the girls' "punishment should be severe," one of their fathers claims the teens were "coerced" to enter the victim's home by another man -- who then killed her in front of them with an axe. In a shocking twist, two 14-year-old girls have been arrested...

Two 14-Year-Old Girls Arrested for 'Brutal and Calculated' Murder of 93-Year-Old Woman

Booneville, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. The Prentiss County Grand Jury has handed down indictments against two Booneville residents on charges of child endangerment, according to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department.

Two Women Indicted for Child Endangerment

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) get ready to meet a pocket-sized Chihuahua who is ready to dive straight into your heart and home. Tooty is a 6-pound Chihuahua cutie who came into Last Hope K 9 rescue's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely in a pack of pups with a foster family but is eager to find the family she can call her own. Could she be looking for YOU?

Tiny 6-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

The Guardian

Mariann Belair, 24, found guilty of first-degree murder after son picked up gun on couch and killed four-year-old sister

Kansas woman gets life in prison after two-year-old son fatally shoots his sister

Cape Coral, FL

Lee County, FL

The Independent

 A killer with Nazi face tattoos who brutally murdered two women was sentenced to death on Tuesday. Wade Wilson, 30, appeared motionless in the courtroom in Lee County, Florida as the sentence was read as cheers and claps erupted from people in the gallery. Wilson had declined to address the court earlier in the afternoon.In June, Wilson was convicted of two counts of first-degree felony murder and two counts of first-degree premeditated murder in the deaths of Kristine Melton, 35, and Diane Ruiz, 43. He strangled the women within hours of each other on October 6, 2019 in Cape...

Killer with Nazi face tattoos sentenced to death for murder of two women after emotional plea from his parents

South Carolina State

New York Post

Two jurors at the center of Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial have expressed doubts about his guilty verdict as they broke their silence on jury tampering allegations that embroiled the high-profile case. 

Myra Crosby and Mandy Pearce — previously only known as “Egg Juror” and “Juror Z” — unmasked themselves in a lengthy Fox Nation interview Tuesday just weeks after the South Carolina Supreme Court agreed to hear Murdaugh’s appeal against his conviction for gunning down his wife and 22-year-old son.

Crosby claimed she was only dismissed from the trial just before deliberations because she wasn’t firm on Murdaugh’s guilt.



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Alex Murdaugh jurors break their silence on jury tampering allegations: ‘I was targeted’

University City, MO

Knewz

A Circuit Judge in Missouri has presided over a hearing that contested the conviction of death row inmate Marcellus Williams, who is currently awaiting execution for a 1998 murder for which he was convicted. Knewz.com has learned that the execution of Williams was initially scheduled for September 24, 2024. The death row inmate was convicted […]

Missouri Judge Deliberates Sparing Death Row Inmate's Execution Due to Mishandled Evidence

Kissimmee, FL

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Akeena

One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

Saint Louis, MO

ABC News

A Missouri death row inmate set to be executed for a 1998 murder had an evidentiary hearing on Wednesday ordered by the State Supreme Court.

St. Louis prosecutor presents DNA evidence he says exonerates death row inmate

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Colorado State

Wilmington, NC

Town Talks

Wilmington landed on a list ranking America's cleanest cities. Fortunately for the Port City, it was put in the clean category. American Lung Association, a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research, ranked 2024's Polluted Cities in America and the top 10 cleanest cities. Wilmington came in 4th on the clean list.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Most Cleanest City in the State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

Crystal River, FL

One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

Distractify

In a recorded phone call from jail, Wade Wilson told his ex-girlfriend Mila that it took two days for him to realize the gravity of his situation. He was arrested in October 2019 for the murders of two women, which he committed within hours of each other. Wilson also assaulted Mila after trying to convince her to flee with him. When Mila asked how long it took for his actions to sink in, Wilson revealed that he wasn't affected by what he did until he had been in jail for 48 hours. Wilson claimed that's when he became so distressed...

The Jury Who Convicted Wade Wilson Recommended the Death Penalty — When Will He Be Sentenced?

Kansas City, MO

NewsBreak

Judge schedules trial for 2026 in Larry Acree case

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - A Jackson County judge scheduled a trial for more than two years after a shooting in Independence killed a police officer and...

Judge schedules trial for 2026 in Larry Acree case

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