Hardin County, KY

Hodgenville, KY

Columbus, OH

Florida State

Taste of Country

Prank calls used to be part of growing up — you'd pick up the receiver on your landline and call a random number to ask if their refrigerator was running. Yes, they'd say — "Well, then you better go so you can catch it!," you'd respond. But one...

Eleven-Year-Old Arrested, Charged With 29 Felonies for Prank Calls

Sturgis, SD

Only three of the deceased riders are confirmed to have been wearing helmets. That's one more death when compared to the 2023 rally. The Sturgis Rally finished on August 11th, and in the period just before, during, and after the event, 12 riders were left dead as a result of road traffic accidents. Of the riders killed, just three were confirmed to have been wearing helmets, while seven of the riders weren't wearing helmets. It's still under investigation whether or not two of the riders were wearing helmets.

Most of the Riders Who Died at Sturgis Weren’t Wearing Helmets, Leaving 12 Dead

Massachusetts State

Randolph, NH

CDLLife

The co-owner of trucking company Westfield Transport, Inc. will plead guilty to federal charges related to falsifying driver records as part of a plea deal. 
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Owner of trucking co. in crash that killed 7 motorcyclists pleads guilty to falsifying log books

Detroit, MI

CBS Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) - A Detroit man accused of stealing more than $60,000 from a Third Circuit Court judge has pleaded guilty.Steven Allen, 43, is charged with one count of embezzlement of $50,000 or more but less than $100,000 and one count of financial transaction device - stealing/retaining without consent. He was previously charged with four felonies.Allen is required to pay $64,651 in restitution and serve three years of probation.Officials say Allen allegedly embezzled money from the judge while working as a judicial assistant in the Third Circuit Court between 2018 and 2022. He allegedly obtained an ATM card and made withdrawals.The judge became aware of the money after being notified of delinquent taxes on a secondary property; however, Allen presented checks that looked like they were sent to pay the taxes.  Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 4.


Former Michigan judicial assistant pleads guilty to embezzling $60K from judge

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

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

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

Savannah, GA

Quando Rondo has officially pleaded guilty in the federal case that accused the rapper of being involved in a drug trafficking conspiracy. According to WTOC, the Georgia rapper entered his plea during a court hearing on Tuesday (August 13) – after previously having come to a plea agreement for a lesser charge back in June.

Quando Rondo Pleads Guilty In Fed Case: ‘I Want To Give An Apology To All My Loved Ones’

Transitioning a loved one to a long-term care facility is never easy. But there is one thing we can do to lighten the emotional toll it takes, something that can give meaning and purpose to the process. Ruth Ann, my wife Lori’s mom, transitioned to an assisted living facility this...

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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

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

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Illinois State

Harvey, IL

Hollywood Unlocked

A former food service director who previously worked in an Illinois school district will be spending 9 years in the slammer after pleading guilty to stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings. According to Fox News, the wings were supposed to distributed to students during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic.  While working for Harvey ... Read more

Illinois School District Teacher Sentenced To 9 Years In Prison For Stealing $1.5 million Worth Of Chicken Wings

Alabama State

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Centre, AL

The World Around Jae and Beyond

(Alabama)- On August 15, 2024, the Alabama Department of Justice reported a former police officer was charged with participating in a scheme to plant drugs on innocent motorists to fabricate drug arrests.

Former Alabama Officer Charged in Drug-Planting Scheme Targeting Innocent Motorists

A man pointed a gun at Burger King drive-thru worker who wouldn’t accept drugs for payment and later shot at other people elsewhere the same night after being spotted acting sspiciouldy and holding a bible. Eugene Robertson has been sentenced to 143 years in prison for his crimes. Prosecutors...

Man pulled gun after Burger King worker wouldn’t accept drugs for payment

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Arizona State

Tucson, AZ

TUCSON, Ariz. - Officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office say a Tucson woman who identified herself as "Queen of the South" has been returned to the U.S., years after she fled to Mexico. In a statement released on July 26, a spokesperson with the United States Attorney's Office said 33-year-old...

'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say

A Florida physician and her granddaughter were sentenced to federal prison for charges of conspiracy to distribute drugs. In July 2020, the Drug Enforcement Administration restricted Janet Pettyjohn, DO, from prescribing opioids due to complaints about the manner in which she prescribed controlled substances, according to an Aug. 1 release from the Justice Department. Despite this, she continued to prescribe opioids in violation of the order until the restrictions were lifted in March 2021.

Hodgenville man accused of using cold checks in spending spree

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