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Man indicted for attack against unhoused man in Downtown Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Days after being indicted for the murder of an unhoused man in Downtown Memphis, the man accused of the crime has been indicted for a similar attack. Karl Loucks was indicted for aggravated assault on Tuesday, August 20. The attack that charge is related to happened in May. Memphis Police (MPD) claim Loucks attacked a man experiencing homelessness inside of a portable restroom in the parking lot of the Marriott hotel on Front Street. Court records show that Loucks burst into the bathroom, said "Why not cleaning up?" and cut the man behind his left ear and on his right thumb.
Cookeville Student Serving On State Board
A Cookeville High School Student providing a student perspective as a member of the Tennessee State Board of Education. Senior Bonza Auberson is the first student out of Putnam County ever selected to serve as a student board member. Aubserson said she has been around education her whole life as her mother, Shannon Auberson, serves as Librarian at Algood Middle School.
Feds arrest 34 Kentuckians in takedown of interstate drug trafficking ring
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Thirty-seven people, including 13 from Louisville, have been indicted by a federal grand jury for being a part of an interstate drug trafficking ring. On Aug. 6, the federal grand jury in Louisville returned five indictments charging the 37, 34 of whom are from Kentucky,...
A day in the life of a Heartland school resource officer
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - We spent the day with school resource officers from the Sikeston School District as they gave students a dab, walked the hallways and most importantly, ensured every student was safe in the classroom. “It allows us to really immerse ourselves within the school district, get to...
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois Hikers HAVE TO Avoid Red Or Purple Paint In The Woods
While many who don't live in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin still don't realize how beautiful it is. We are now a couple years into a new acceptance for paint as markers in the state of Illinois. Many of us love to go for hikes in the Fall. While you are enjoying that natural Illinois beauty you might see trees painted with red or purple paint. Do you know what that means? Many don't realize how important the markings are now, and how important it is to keep an eye out for them.
Central Illinois pipefitter launches labor union chapter for women
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — In August, WCIA is featuring blue-collar workers in Central Illinois. It’s commonly known as a male-dominated industry, but now, a group of women is coming together to show girls can get the job done too. When Laura Abbott graduated from the U of I, she was excited to start her teaching […]
Missing southern Missouri girl’s case receives national attention
The case of a missing girl from southern Missouri received national attention Wednesday. The post Missing southern Missouri girl’s case receives national attention appeared first on Houston Herald.
1 arrested after shots fired in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – A man faces weapons charges after shots were fired in Carbondale Tuesday night. Shomari D. Lipscomb, 26, of Carbondale faces charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a firearm without a firearm owners identification card. Carbondale police officers responded to the...
Two people rescued from structure fire in Sikeston
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - Two people are in stable condition after being rescued from an early morning structure fire in Sikeston. According to a release from the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, officers responded to the 300 block of Kramer Street for a reported structure fire during the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 21.
Former TBI Director Mark Gwyn Dies At 61
Former Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director Mark Gwyn has died at the age of 61 at his Nashville-area home, from what appears to be natural causes. Director Gwyn, a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, began his career in law enforcement as a police officer in his hometown of McMinnville in 1985. Three years later, he joined the TBI as a special agent in its Criminal Investigation Division. Eight years later, he promoted to the role of Executive Officer and later served as Assistant Director of the Forensic Services Division. In June of 2004, Governor Phil Bredesen appointed Mark Gwyn to serve as TBI Director, making him the first African-American to hold the post, a position he held until his retirement in 2018.
Digital Desk: Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - WeCareTN, a local Tennessee organization, in collaboration with ViiV Healthcare, is drawing critical attention to the particular and urgent challenges faced by Southern communities—particularly among Black Women and LGBTQ+ populations. Jasmine Tasaki with WeCareTN talked about the disparities on the Digital Desk.
TN officials concerned about responses to Boone Lake water testing
The Boone Lake Association recently-discovered high E. Coli levels in Boone Lake and responses from government agencies have been cause for concern among some state lawmakers. Earlier this month, the BLA found E. Coli above the recommended level for recreation at two testing sites, Point 17 and the popular swimming spot, Boone Dam Beach. The BLA has no regulatory authority but had turned over those test results to state agencies. WJHL sent inquires to those agencies about the findings, and reported receiving conflicting emails from the Tennessee Valley Authority, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency about who’s responsible for the monitoring and enforcement of water quality issues, each naming another agency that should be contacted. The responses troubled State Senator Jon Lundberg, who in turn made inquiries to those agencies which has now prompted a meeting being scheduled between TDEC and TVA. Boone Lake Association President Frank Hahne said he has not yet received an invitation to the TDEC meeting. A TDEC spokesperson says they are now monitoring pathogen levels in Boone lake.
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