A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in a deadly incident at Nashville’s WeGo bus stop. According to WKRN, the victim, identified by the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), is Braden Caldwell, who suffered critical injuries in what seemed to be a targeted attack. Shamari Bailey, 15, has been taken into custody as the suspect...
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Portland Braces for Classic Parade of Rain Showers Throughout the Week
Portland, Oregon’s National Weather Service predicts a week of typical Pacific Northwest weather, with little chance of cloud cover and plenty of rain and showers. According to the NWS, residents can anticipate showers and drizzle before 10 a.m. today, with highs of about 53 degrees. Wet conditions will persist tonight, with a low of about...
Dahlonega Man Charged with Meth Trafficking Following Probation Violation in Lumpkin County
After police found a huge amount of methamphetamine and other prohibited narcotics at a Dahlonega man’s home, he faces serious charges. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Tony Lamar Sullens, 59, was taken into custody and charged with trafficking methamphetamine and possessing Schedule II and Schedule IV prohibited narcotics. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation...
Metropolitan Police Seek Public’s Help in Northwest D.C. Carjacking, $10,000 Reward Offered
The Metropolitan Police Department is searching for carjacking suspects after an incident in Northwest Washington, D.C. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, a group of people accosted a woman who was on her way to her car on the 1200 block of Rhode Island Avenue NW at approximately 8:16 p.m. on Monday. They demanded her...
Plymouth Thanksgiving Parade to Impact Traffic and Parking, Police Issue Advisory for Visitors and Residents
Residents and tourists should be ready for several streets to be emptied of cars in order to make room for the celebrations as Plymouth gets ready for its annual Thanksgiving Parade on Saturday. The Plymouth Police Department has posted on their Facebook page that the parade route this year will be the same as last...
Norman Celebrates GIS Team’s Pivotal Role in City’s Operations on GIS Day
On November 20, which is Geographic Information Systems Day, the City of Norman honored its Geographic Information Systems staff. According to the official news agency of the City of Norman, the award is given to people who painstakingly oversee and interpret the vast amounts of surface and subterranean data that keep Norman running. The Norman...
League City Rallies with Food Drives and Toy Donations to Brighten Holidays for Needy Families
Now that the holidays have here, League City is full of chances to show kindness. Local programs are offering ways to cheer up your neighbors if you’re trying to play Santa to someone in need. Through this Friday, the League City Fire Department and Interfaith Caring Ministries will be holding a food drive. Donations of...
DOE Dedicates $42 Million to Revitalize Oak Ridge Reservation’s Ecosystem with Targeted Environmental Grants
As officials launch a grants process aimed at revitalizing the region’s natural resources, the process of environmental redemption at the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR), a location tainted by its previous involvement in the development of atomic weapons, is gaining momentum. According to a release from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), the Department...
Las Cruces City Council Unanimously Approves Revamp of Mesilla Valley MPO Management and Committee Additions
As Las Cruces City Councilors approved a few resolutions updating the management structure, the Mesilla Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is beginning to undergo transformation. Officials overwhelmingly decided to transfer control of the MPO operations from the City to its newly renamed Governing Board during a meeting on November 18, as reported on the City...
Free After-School Meal Program “Kid Café” Launched in New Orleans to Nourish Youth and Support Low-Income Families
The New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank to provide a free after-school meal program, called Kid Caf, for the city’s youngsters as part of an initiative that combines the fight against hunger with community support. The program, which is intended for those 18 years of age and below,...