$500,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A Pataskala man has claimed a major prize from the Ohio Lottery after winning the VIP Millions Scratch-Off game.The player secured the game’s top prize of $40,000 a year for 25 years but chose to take the $500,000 cash option instead. After federal and state taxes totaling 28 percent, he will receive $360,000.The winning ticket was sold...
Student arrested for making threat toward school in Illinois
ILLINOIS — A 17-year-old Urbana High School student was arrested Wednesday after allegedly threatening to “shoot up the school,” authorities said.According to the Urbana Police Department, the threat was reportedly made following a confrontation with other students and was overheard by school personnel, who immediately notified police. The incident occurred near Vine and Oregon Streets around 7:30 p.m. on...
One person arrested following drug bust in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A Wednesday morning search warrant in Cookeville led to the arrest of a man authorities say is a confirmed gang member, as well as the discovery of drugs, firearms, and cash.According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), deputies executed a warrant at a residence in the 700 block of Cardinal Street around 7:45 a.m. on Sept....
Two people injured following shooting incident in Alabama
ALABAMA — Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left two people injured Thursday afternoon on Brewton Avenue.According to the Mobile Police Department, officers responded to the 2900 block of Brewton Avenue around 3:17 p.m. and found a man and woman, who are reportedly in a romantic relationship, suffering from gunshot wounds.Officials said the man was shot in the...
One person dead following shooting incident in Georgia
GEORGIA — A juvenile was killed and an adult was seriously injured in two separate shootings Thursday, according to Savannah Police.Officials said the juvenile was fatally shot in the 700 block of West 57th Street. In a separate incident, an adult sustained serious injuries in a shooting on Montgomery Street.Police confirmed the shootings happened at different times but did...
Buc-ee’s moves forward with plans for new Georgia location
GEORGIA — Buc-ee’s is moving forward with plans to open its fourth Georgia location, with land now being cleared near Interstate 75 in Monroe County.The 74,000-square-foot travel center is projected to create 200 full-time jobs and generate an estimated $30 million in sales tax revenue. The store is expected to open in March 2027.Buc-ee’s currently operates three other Georgia...
Inmate dead after being found unresponsive at North Carolina jail
NORTH CAROLINA — Authorities are investigating after a man was found unresponsive in his cell at the Buncombe County Detention Center early Wednesday.Deputies said Christopher Morrow had been arrested shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday on charges of allegedly tampering with a car. Around 4 a.m. Wednesday, he was discovered unconscious in his cell.Morrow was taken to Mission Hospital for...
Plane crashes in North Carolina, police say no one survived
NORTH CAROLINA — Authorities say a plane crashed Wednesday afternoon near the Iotla Valley campus in Macon County, killing everyone on board.According to the school district, the crash occurred on a property neighboring the campus. Officials confirmed that all students and staff at the school were safe.Emergency management reported that there were no survivors from the aircraft, though the...
Student found with firearm at North Carolina elementary school
NORTH CAROLINA — A first-grade student at Pembroke Elementary School has been suspended for one year after a staff member discovered a handgun tucked in the child’s waistband on Thursday, officials said.According to the Public Schools of Robeson County, the staff member noticed an unusual object on the student’s side and pulled him aside.The weapon was found, and...
Pepper spray incident at Florida high school sends dozens to hospital
FLORIDA — About two dozen people were hospitalized Thursday after pepper spray was used during a fight at Lake Worth High School, officials said.According to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, between 20 and 30 individuals are receiving treatment following the incident.Emergency crews responded in large numbers to the school on Lake Worth Road.No further details about the fight...
