Tennessee State

Loudon County, TN

Coffee County, GA

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Broxton, GA

Daily Coffee Press

This weekend, a man from Pridgen was charged after he allegedly became aggressive toward local deputies who were working security detail at a location in Broxton. According to the report, the suspect threatened to kill the deputies during the incident, which led to his arrest.

Man Charged with Threatening Coffee County Sheriff's Office Deputies

Texas State

Atascosa County, TX

Jourdanton, TX

New York Post

A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader died Monday, four days after she suffered mysterious “life-threatening” injuries that her parents tried to treat with smoothies and vitamins, authorities announced Wednesday. 

Jourdanton Junior High School student Miranda Sipps died in the hospital Monday night after her mother finally called for help when the preteen went into respiratory distress, the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office said.

The girl’s mother, Denise Balbaneda, and stepfather, Gerald Gonzalez, 40, were arrested for failing to seek medical help sooner for the girl during the four days while she was “mentally and physically incapacitated and non-responsive,” the sheriff said. 



The pair didn’t...

Texas cheerleader, 12, dies after parents tried to treat ‘life-threatening’ injuries with smoothies and vitamins: sheriff

Florida State

The US Sun

DRIVERS are grappling with a rule change that will change their driving identification numbers forever. Car owners complained about the upcoming road law, with one driver saying they’ve already memorized their previous number. Starting July 31, 2024, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, or FLHSMV, will implement new rules to bolster the […]

New law in effect July 31 will change driver’s licenses forever – vehicle owners call it a ‘bummer’ & blast ‘bad timing’

Minnesota State

Snopes

The Dawes County Sheriff's Office confirmed the mug shot is legitimate via email.

Fact Check: Tim Walz Mug Shot from 1995 DUI Arrest Is Authentic

Seattle, WA

NBC News

The Tesla that hit and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle in April was running on the car’s self-driving system at the time of the crash, the Washington State Patrol confirmed to NBC News on Wednesday. The crash happened April 19 when the Tesla driver, a 56-year-old man from Snohomish...

Tesla in fatal Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist was in self-driving mode, officials say

Douglas, GA

A man out on probation for drug charges less than a year ago and a woman from Douglas were recently arrested following a search at a local apartment. On August 7, 2024, at around 1:00 PM, Detectives from the Coffee County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit were conducting a proactive narcotics patrol in Douglas. During their patrol, a detective spotted 30-year-old Christopher Lamar Hawkins, who had outstanding warrants for fleeing police and methamphetamine possession, driving a white 2021 Kia Sorento. Hawkins was stopped in front of apartment 203/204 on N Wheeler Ave, where two detectives approached him. Breanna Henderson, 33, then came out of apartment 203 to "investigate what was going on with Hawkins" and appeared to whisper with Hawkins during his arrest. The report states that Henderson, who temporarily lived with Hawkins, began whispering with him "presumably about nefarious activities due to Hawkins's previous history with drug distribution and evading law enforcement."

Douglas Man and Woman Arrested Following Drug Bust and Search at Apartment

Cincinnati, OH

A man is facing multiple vehicular manslaughter charges and one count of vehicular homicide for allegedly causing a head-on crash on the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge that killed a man. The crash happened on December 7, 2023. When first responders arrived at around 4 p.m. that day, they had to...

Court docs: Man who caused fatal head-on crash on bridge was illegally passing slower driver

Motorious

Kyle Wade faces challenges in fixing the first-ever totaled Tesla Cybertruck, a project fraught with technical difficulties and uncertainties. The screen goes red, and the vehicle crawls at 4 mph. It looks every inch a failed project. This is the first totaled Tesla Cybertruck, T-boned by a Ford Edge earlier this year, and it appears as though it will never drive again. Kyle Wade, an expert in rebuild projects, bought it with hopes of fixing it but might end up regretting his decision.

First Totaled Tesla Cybertruck Faces Uphill Battle in Restoration Attempt

Tampa, FL

A Florida gastroenterologist has been disciplined after two recent colonoscopy procedures went awry on his watch, including at least one where he couldn’t hear an improperly-sedated patient’s screams because he wasn’t wearing his hearing aids.

Dr. Ishwari Prasad, 84, has been placed on probation by the Florida Board of Medicine after the botched procedures, according to a state Department of Health administrative complaint viewed by USA Today.

Both colonoscopies took place on June 5 last year at the Tampa Ambulatory Surgery Center.



During the first, Prasad is said to have “improperly delegated” medical tasks to a surgical tech who did not have a...

Florida doc, 84, couldn’t hear colonoscopy patient screaming in agony because he wasn’t wearing his hearing aids: complaint

Colorado State

David Heitz

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

San Francisco, CA

DOZENS of drivers are speaking out and sharing their experiences with a now-outlawed towing company. Multiple car owners complained about the company's previous towing practices and fined drivers up to $800. Auto Towing LLC in San Francisco has been barred from providing services, according to CW affiliate KRON-TV. In the...

‘I’ve seen them waiting,’ cries driver after ‘predatory’ tow company caught in act – they held cars for up to $800

Car hacks can be very useful. From tips on fueling up to ensuring your car insurance remains valid, everything comes in handy at some point. Simple advice can make a big difference, like knowing how to park within the lines to avoid scraping other cars. Now, imagine discovering a hidden feature in your car after years of driving it. This is exactly what happened to Emma–who goes by @emmarosejean1 on TikTok. While sitting in her car, she decided to try a trending hack on her vehicle. When she saw the results, she was amazed and couldn't believe that she did not know about it earlier.

Woman shares clever, tried and tested car hack that has blown everyone's minds

Mississippi State

Summit, MS

Fox News

A Summit Police Department patrolman and two McComb Police Department officers were shot by a passenger in a car at a traffic checkpoint on Thursday.

Mississippi police officer fatally shot, 2 others wounded by gunfire at traffic checkpoint: 'Heroes in blue'

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

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

WyoFile

The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Denver, CO

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

NewsBreak

RV overturns, pins passenger in Loudon County, sheriff’s office says

LOUDON COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office said Highway 321 was closed for several hours on Sunday after a “significant accident.”. According to...

RV overturns, pins passenger in Loudon County, sheriff’s office says

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