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New York Post

Suspected school shooter Colt Gray uttered three chilling words — “I did it” — to investigators soon after he was arrested for the slaughter of two classmates and two teachers earlier this week, the local sheriff said. 

The baby-faced 14-year-old, who is set to make his first court appearance Friday after being slapped with murder charges, allegedly made the admission while being interrogated in the aftermath of the bloodshed at Apalachee High School in Georgia, Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith told CNN. 

Gray is accused of unleashing a barrage of gunfire with an AR-15-style rifle at his school in Winder, just outside...

Suspected school shooter Colt Gray allegedly uttered three chilling words after arrest

Georgia State

Fox News

The 14-year-old Apalachee High School shooting suspect's mother had a criminal history, which included drug use and property damage.

Georgia school shooting: Teen suspect's mom's criminal record part of emerging picture of troubled home life

Winder, GA

Wide Open Country

When Mason Schermerhorn's mother arrived at Apalachee High School following the Georgia school shooting, she thought he was safe. Schermerhorn had texted her during the shooting. He told his mom he was hiding in the bathroom and was alright. Sadly, Schermerhorn ended up being one of the four people killed...

Georgia School Shooting Victim Sent Mom Heartbreaking Final Text

Fulton County, GA

TheDailyBeast

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Nathan Wade were together when her daughter Kinaya was arrested Aug. 24, new body camera footage obtained by the Daily Mail shows, despite claims from Willis and Wade that they had ended their affair in 2023.Willis, who is leading the prosecution of former President Donald Trump for his alleged attempts to pressure Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find 11,780 votes” for him during the 2020 election, has been shrouded in scandal after news broke that she had appointed Wade as special prosecutor in the case without disclosing her romantic and financial...

Fani Willis Shows Up to Daughter’s Arrest With ‘Ex-Lover’ Nathan Wade

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Mississippi State

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Flowood, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. A Mississippi woman has been taken into custody following a violent incident involving her husband at his place of employment early Saturday morning. According to the Flowood Police Department, officers responded to a disturbance call at around 6:30 a.m. at a local business, where they found a man and a woman, both from Mendenhall—approximately 36 miles southeast of Flowood—involved in a confrontation.

Mississippi Woman Arrested After Stabbing Husband at Workplace

Clayton County, GA

Shine My Crown

A Georgia family of eight, already struggling with housing instability, is now sleeping in their cars after falling prey to a rental scam that left them homeless and desperate. Bennecia Smith and her family were excited to move into what they thought would be their new home in Clayton County.

Family of 8 Now Homeless And Sleeping In Their Cars After Falling Victim to Rental Scam

Alleged Georgia school shooter Colt Gray was frequently called “gay” by bullies, including some who physically harassed him, his father told investigators in a 2023 phone call.

“I was trying to get him on the golf team. Like, ‘Oh, look, Colt’s gay.’ ‘He’s dating that guy.’ Just ridiculed him day after day after day,” Colin Gray, 54, told authorities in a newly revealed transcript.

“I don’t want him to fight anybody, but they just keep like pinching him and touching him, and that’s a whole different deal,” the dad said at one point. “And it’s just escalated to point where like his finals were last...

Alleged Georgia school shooter Colt Gray was ‘ridiculed’ by classmates, frequently called ‘gay’: father

Knewz

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has insisted her workplace romance with Nathan Wade is a thing of the past, but police body cam footage shows the pair turned up together during her daughter’s arrest. Willis grew to fame during the prosecution of former President Donald Trump on election interference charges, Knewz.com can reveal. Willis […]

Fani Willis and Ex-Lover Nathan Wade Turn up Together on Police Bodycam During Pregnant Daughter Kinaya's Arrest in Georgia — Months After Fulton County DA Insisted They Called It Quits

Coffee County, GA

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

Washington, DC

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

Salem, OH

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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

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to become acquainted with a little lap dog who is ready to take over your bed, home, heart, and life! Easy Money is a Chihuahua mix pup with a unique name. Until recently, Easy Money was an owned pup who was very well-loved. Sadly, tragedy struck and Easy Money's owner passed away. His owner's family was no longer able to take care of him, and so he was surrendered to Great Dog Rescue New England's care. Though he is now living safely with a foster, he is hopeful to find a new home soon, where he will finally be able to settle down into a new life.

Little Chihuahua Who Lost His Owner Is Now Searching For New Family

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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

Pontotoc County, MS

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi, Brittiany Gregory, a 36-year-old woman from Belden, was arrested on the night of August 5, 2024. The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has charged Gregory with a felony for Possession of a Controlled Substance, specifically methamphetamine.

Belden Woman Arrested on Drug Charges

Kansas State

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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

Vision Pet Care

Cats are often considered mysterious and independent creatures, leading many to believe that they are aloof or even indifferent. However, cats communicate in a variety of ways, and understanding their unique language can deepen the bond between you and your feline friend. By learning to interpret their signals, you can enhance your relationship and become a more empathetic cat owner.

Ways to Speak Cat and Deepen Your Bond

Marietta, GA

Business Debut

Super Chix, a fast-casual chicken restaurant chain, is set to expand its presence in Georgia with multiple new locations, co-franchisee Keith Estapa reported to Business Debut.

Super Chix Expanding in Georgia with Three New Locations

The four victims of the Apalachee School Shooting were named Mason Schermerhorn, 14, a student; Christian Angulo, 14, a student; Richard Aspinwall, 39, a teacher; and Christina Irimie, 53, another teacher. The victims of a Georgia school shooting were remembered at a vigil on Wednesday night as the heartbroken community...

Four Georgia school shooting victims named as FBI says shooter was on radar for more than a year

Atlanta, GA

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Did you know that the world's largest drive-in restaurant is located right here in the state of Georgia? It's true!. This restaurant that I am talking about is none other than the Varsity Drive-In located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia!

World' Largest Drive-In Is in Georgia!

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Fayette County Courthouse News: August 29 through September 3

The following Death Certificates were filed in Fayette County between August 29 and September 3:. Earl Wayne Adkins: filed Sept. 3, 2024. Norman Lahugh Cassell: filed...

Fayette County Courthouse News: August 29 through September 3

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