Tennessee residents affected by Tropical Storm Helene now have until January 7, 2025, to apply for federal aid through the Federal Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance program. Governor Bill Lee announced the extension to help those still recovering from the storm, according to the Governor’s Office . The deadline for the Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance was extended, providing relief for communities in eight Tennessee counties. Gov. Lee stated, “As communities in East Tennessee continue the rebuilding process, we remain focused on ensuring critical resources are available.” TEMA Director Patrick C. Sheehan also expressed gratitude for the extension, noting that...

Mark your calendars and dust off your patriotic gear, because Knoxville’s 99th Veterans Day Parade is set to march down Gay Street on Monday, Nov. 11, at 10:45 a.m., as reported by the City of Knoxville . The American Legion Post 2, in collaboration with the City of Knoxville Office of Special Events, is managing the festivities, which will occur regardless of weather conditions. The parade preparations mean street closures and parking restrictions. Starting at 8 a.m., the following roads will be off-limits to traffic: E. Hill Avenue between Hall of Fame Drive and Gay Street, Main Street between Walnut...

Lake Havasu City will debut a new trailside attraction on Saturday, at 9:00 a.m. The Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with Lake Havasu “Rocks!”, will unveil “Rockette the Rock Snake” at the SARA Park Trailhead. The installation features a unique piece of collective art created by individually painted rocks, according to the Lake Havasu City . Rockette is set to enhance the SARA Park Trailhead and become a community project. Attendees can contribute by bringing a painted rock to add to the snake. The event will celebrate creativity and community involvement, as reported by the Lake...

In Harris County, two separate yet equally unsettling events involving law enforcement unfolded recently. This morning, a man suspected in the stabbing of a METRO bus driver led police on a harrowing foot chase over a freeway, an incident caught on camera by Houston TranStar. The METRO bus driver suffered lacerations to the hand, head, and shoulder and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. This pursuit happened near Grant Road just northwest of FM 1960, as reported by KHOU . On a separate occasion, Harris County’s VIPER unit, tasked to singularly focus on capturing violent offenders, was involved in a dramatic...

Tragedy struck in the Dutchtown neighborhood as two men lost their lives to gunfire. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has identified the victims as 45-year-old Anton Hamilton of the 3500 block of Bingham, and 61-year-old Kevin Dean of the 4000 block of Hydraulic, as per the SLMPD update. The incident occurred on the morning of November 6 when officers, after being summoned, found both men with fatal gunshot wounds in an apartment located in the 4000 block of Hydraulic. Despite having arrived with urgent resolve, they were pronounced dead at the scene by EMS. As the investigation unfolds, homicide...

Gina Young has officially taken the helm as the first director of the East Maui Regional Water Authority, paving the way for what many hope will be a new era of environmental stewardship in the region. Young, who possesses a rich background in planning and local governance, was sworn in this Wednesday amidst a gathering of community members and policymakers. Her unanimous selection by the East Maui Regional Community Board on October 25, 2024, predates her recent inauguration, establishing a change many are eager to witness. According to information released by Maui County , Young’s expertise stems from her tenure...

Calling all parents in Charlotte County looking for a creative outlet for their wee ones: Tiny Picassos is the new program on the block. Set to begin mid-December, the Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center is poised to become an incubator for toddler creativity through art and crafts. These future mini-Matisses will not only get their hands dirty with paint and glitter but also hone motor skills that are crucial during early childhood development. Tiny Picassos will be held on the third Wednesday of each month from December through April, 2025. According to the Charlotte County official announcement , these...

A multi-state gun trafficker and validated Crips gang member, Jakil Deandre Bond, has been sentenced to a 141-month prison term for his role in illegal firearm trafficking and drug distribution activities. As reported on the U.S. Department of Justice’s website, Bond, aged 28 from Williamston, orchestrated firearm purchases using straw purchasers, in a scheme that transported guns from North Carolina to areas as far north as Washington D.C. In statement obtained by the Justice Department, U.S. Attorney Michael F. Easley, Jr. emphasized the government’s staunch opposition to such criminal enterprises declaring on the Department of Justice , “This gun trafficker...