Reports of SNAP benefits fraud on the rise in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) is urging residents to take precautions to protect their SNAP benefits amid a recent rise in fraud reports.The MDHS Office of Inspector General reported an increase in stolen SNAP benefits in the Jackson metro area and nearby regions. Officials warned that stolen benefits can no longer be replaced by the...
Police searching for missing person in Indiana
INDIANA — Fort Wayne Police are seeking the public’s help in locating Linda McLaurin, who went missing Friday evening.McLaurin was last seen near the intersection of South Anthony Boulevard and McKinnie Avenue. She is described as having brown hair and brown eyes.At the time she went missing, she was reportedly wearing a red hat, a faded blue shirt...
Four people arrested following ATV thefts in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Four people have been arrested in connection with multiple four-wheeler thefts, with authorities recovering stolen vehicles valued at approximately $40,000.The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division reported that two adults and two juveniles were taken into custody following an investigation into several four-wheeler larcenies across the county.The adults, 22-year-old Arkel Bell of Chase City and 20-year-old...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Indiana
INDIANA — Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers are investigating a deadly crash on the northwest side of the city Friday.Police said officers responded to the intersection of E. 30th Bolton Avenue and N. Bolton Avenue after reports of a crash. Upon arrival, officers found a single vehicle that had struck a tree.The driver was taken to a hospital...
Four people injured following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — Four teenagers were injured, at least two of them seriously, in a crash Friday morning in Williams County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash happened around 9:43 a.m. at the intersection of State Route 49 and U.S. 20.Investigators reported that 19-year-old Trevor Boss of Cuyahoga Falls was driving north in a 2011 Subaru...
Ohio couple arrested following drug bust in West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA — A traffic stop in Wyoming County resulted in the arrest of two Ohio residents after deputies reported finding cash and drugs inside their vehicle.The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office said deputies stopped a vehicle in the Lynco area around 4:15 p.m. Saturday after noticing the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. The driver was identified as Lucas...
Farmers’ Almanac predicts a snowy winter for Illinois
ILLINOIS — Illinois residents should prepare for a traditional Midwestern winter, according to the 2025–2026 Farmers’ Almanac forecast.The publication, now in its 209th edition, predicts a season marked by cycles of cold, snow, and brief warm spells, summed up in its forecast slogan: “Chill, Snow, Repeat.”For the Great Lakes and Midwest region, which includes Illinois, the Almanac expects...
One person arrested following drug bust in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A man is facing multiple charges after what began as a shoplifting arrest at a Walmart in Florence turned into a large drug bust, according to police.The Florence Police Department said officers responded Wednesday to the Walmart on Beltline Road, where they arrested 38-year-old Stephen Gottshall of Lexington. He was charged with shoplifting, trafficking methamphetamine, and possession...
Body found along road in Tennessee, investigation underway
TENNESSEE — Metro police have launched a death investigation after a decomposed, headless body was discovered Friday morning along Dickerson Pike.Officers responded to the 3300 block of Dickerson Pike around 10 a.m. after receiving a report of a deceased person. According to investigators, the body was found behind a shed located between a McDonald’s and a Waffle House.Police later...
One person arrested following drug bust in Alabama
ALABAMA — The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of a Lexington man Thursday after a drug task force search uncovered methamphetamine, cocaine, and drug paraphernalia.According to investigators, agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence on AL-64 tied to suspected drug-dealing activity.Inside, deputies said they recovered about 31 grams...
