Alabama State

Mountain View, CA

Alabama Now

A convicted axe murderer is scheduled to be the fifth person executed in Alabama this year. Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday that Derrick Dearman is set to be executed between midnight on October 17 and 6 a.m. on October 18. He will be put to death by lethal injection, a method he chose over nitrogen hypoxia.

Man convicted of Alabama axe-murders gets his wish after execution date set for October

Joran van der Sloot Confesses to Natalee Holloway Murder After Nearly Two Decades. Joran van der Sloot, who was long suspected of killing Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway in 2005, finally confessed to her murder. The dancer had been on a school trip to Aruba when she was killed in 2005.

Joran van der Sloot Confesses to Natalee Holloway Murder After Nearly Two Decades

Washington, DC

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NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

No matter where you roam, there’s something about sweet home Alabama that pulls you right back. Whether you’ve been away for a day or a decade, the moment you return to the Heart of Dixie, certain rituals just come naturally. Here are ten things every true Alabamian does when they set foot back in their beloved state.

10 Things People from Alabama Do Every Time They Come Back to Alabama

An Alabama woman was arrested after allegedly punching her 10-year-old daughter in the face at the girl’s elementary school. Tyler Saffo, 31, was charged with aggravated child abuse and booked into the Mobile Metro Jail. The incident occurred on August 23, when a fight reportedly broke out between Saffo...

Alabama woman arrested after allegedly punching 10-year-old daughter at school

Booneville, MS

Mississippi News Group

A Booneville man finds himself in jail after children in his care tested positive for drugs according to a press release from the Booneville Police. After being indicted by the Prentiss County Grand Jury, 22 year old Dustin Blade Asher of Booneville has been charged with Two Counts of Child Endangerment. This charge relates to two children in his care testing positive for drugs, according to the Boonevile police.

Booneville Man Arrested For Child Endangerment After Children Test Positive For Drugs

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

Dania Beach, FL

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Akeena

If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

Clarke County, MS

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Clarke County Sheriff Anthony Chancelor announced today that Janice Broadhead is now in custody at the Clarke County Jail. Broadhead faces charges related to staging her own assault and kidnapping, an incident that drew significant attention and resources from multiple agencies.

Clarke County Woman Arrested for Staging Own Assault and Kidnapping

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Georgia State

Fulton County, GA

Tyrone, GA

Law & Crime

The Fulton County district attorney is back in the news again, this time because her own daughter had a run-in with the law in late August.
The post ‘News to me’: DA prosecuting Trump in Georgia appears at scene after pregnant daughter is arrested and warned for talking on phone while driving first appeared on Law & Crime.

'News to me': DA prosecuting Trump in Georgia appears at scene after pregnant daughter is arrested and warned for talking on phone while driving

Richmond, VA

Margaret Minnicks

WRIC 8 News reported that Richmond officials have confirmed that the city’s Greyhound Bus Service, located at 2910 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230, will close in October 2024.

Greyhound Bus Service is moving in October from current location in Richmond, Virginia

Florida State

Wide Open Country

William Bryan was a 70-year-old man from Alabama who suddenly began suffering from lower left abdominal pain. Per USA Today, Bryan went to Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Hospital in Florida for a splenectomy as it was discovered he had an enlarged spleen. The Bryan family's attorney, Joe Zarzaur, said that Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky persuaded Bryan and his wife, Beverly, to have the procedure done there instead of Alabama, their home state.

Florida Doctor Accidentally Removes Wrong Organ From Patient, Causing Immediate Death

DeanLand

Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

Trailer Empire

In a high-stakes ruling, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated over $12 million in refunds for victims of a fraudulent real estate scheme involving prominent HGTV personalities Christina Hall and Tarek El Moussa. The landmark decision highlights the growing scrutiny on celebrity-endorsed ventures and the impact of misleading investment schemes.

Federal Trade Commission Orders $12M Refunds for Victims of HGTV Stars' Real Estate Scheme

Columbus, OH

The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

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There’s a new scam out there, so think before you snap a QR code

Phishing emails have been around for a long time and it’s something to always keep an eye out in your inbox. But a new scam is...

There’s a new scam out there, so think before you snap a QR code

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