Yesterday evening, two men were hurt in a collision in East Memphis that caused significant traffic jams on Perkins Road. The Memphis Police Department (MPD) arrived at the scene of the crash near Mallory Avenue at approximately 8:46 p.m., according to Action News 5. Both northbound and southbound traffic were stopped after the incident, and...
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Driver Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Assault, Gets 8-Year Sentence for Crash Injuring Bexar County Deputies in Austin
Charles Duffield was given a reduced jail sentence of eight years after an agreement was struck in October 2024 for his involvement in a high-speed collision that seriously injured two Bexar County Precinct 2 deputy constables. Deputies Leticia Martinez and Alfred Alcatar were in Austin, Texas, directing traffic in a construction zone close to Runberg...
Man Convicted to 40 Years for Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting After Traffic Incident in Baden
After a small traffic incident last year, a woman was shot and killed, and a man was found guilty. In 2022, Douglas Shelton-Herron, then 27 years old, was charged with the murder of Lekeisha Stokes, then 39. After a jury found the defendant guilty of second-degree murder and armed criminal action, he was sentenced to...
Clearwater Woman Charged with Aggravated Assault After Smoke Shop Dispute Escalates
Authorities said a lady from Clearwater was arrested and charged with several offenses for trying to shoot a security guard at a nearby tobacco shop. The confrontation escalated after a verbal altercation inside the business involving 36-year-old Kelley Karabinos, according to the Clearwater Police Department. After being escorted out of the business, which was off...
Contractor Suffers Burns in Two-Alarm Industrial Fire at GAF-Baltimore Plant in Canton
Yesterday, a two-alarm fire at the GAF-Baltimore asphalt processing factory in Canton wounded a contractor, raising questions about industrial safety procedures. Firefighters were promptly sent to the 1500 block of Ponca Street after the fire broke out at approximately 4:30 p.m., according to WBAL-TV. In the center of Baltimore, the thick black smoke from the...
Boston Braces for Brisk Winds and Mixed Weather as Thanksgiving Approaches
As we go into the later part of November, Bostonians may expect a variety of weather situations. The high temperature today will be close to 49 degrees, and the skies will be sunny with strong winds of up to 37 mph. The National Weather Service predicts that the wind will continue into the night, but...
University of Minnesota Expert Offers Strategies for Reducing Holiday Stress and Enhancing Well-being
The joyous anticipation of the Christmas season is frequently mixed with a less welcome guest: tension, as we prepare to decorate the halls and assemble around tables filled with festive fare. Tai Mendenhall, a professor and family therapist at the University of Minnesota, recently shared wise counsel on a range of seasonal issues and offered...
Festive Fun and Philanthropy at Moore Square as Community Celebration Supports Local Foster Youth Program on Dec 7
In anticipation of the holidays, Moore Square is welcoming the locals to a joyous celebration that will include activities, live performances, and seasonal fare. The event, which is scheduled for December 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offers a variety of family-friendly activities, such as food trucks offering a wide variety of cuisine options,...
Deadly Gunfire Claims Life Outside Indianapolis Bar Amidst Citywide Shooting Spree
Police rushed to many locations after a midnight surge of gunfire left several casualties throughout Indianapolis, including a fatal altercation outside an east side pub.According to FOX59, a fight that broke out outside a neighborhood pub resulted in the death of one guy and the critical injury of another in the 4200 block of East...
Texas DPS Launches New Border Mounted Patrol Unit, Graduates First Class of Troopers and Horses
With the establishment of its first Border Mounted Patrol Unit, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has stepped up its border security efforts. In an effort to better navigate the difficult terrain along the state’s border, this new section couples Texas Highway Patrol (THP) officers with horses. The first 3E Mounted Horse Patrol Class,...