Georgia jail officer arrested for providing contraband to inmates
GEORGIA — A Bacon County Jail officer was fired and arrested earlier this month after an internal investigation revealed he provided contraband to inmates, according to the Bacon County Sheriff’s Office.Officials said 26-year-old Hernandez Robinson was terminated from employment and taken into custody on August 8. Robinson had worked for the Sheriff’s Office for only about four weeks before...
One person arrested following shootout with police in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A suspect has been arrested and charged following a domestic incident that led to a shootout with police on Saturday, August 16.Chesterfield County Police said they were called around 5:05 p.m. to the 3500 block of West Hundred Road for a reported domestic situation involving weapons.A woman at the residence told officers that a man had...
Semi-truck crash shuts down I-70 in Ohio
OHIO — A crash involving two semitrucks shut down all lanes of Interstate 70 on the west side of Columbus Tuesday morning.The collision happened around 7:10 a.m. on I-70 East near I-270, according to a Columbus public safety dispatcher.One of the trucks was carrying traditional car batteries, some of which began leaking after the crash. Diesel fuel from...
Farmers’ Almanac predicts cold and snowy winter for Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — The 2025–2026 Farmers’ Almanac has issued its extended winter forecast, dubbing the season ahead a “Chill, Snow, Repeat” affair.The publication, which is well-known for its long-range weather predictions based on astronomical and meteorological cycles, anticipates a season marked by cyclical cold snaps and widespread wintry weather across much of the United States, including Pennsylvania.Although the official...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Alabama
ALABAMA — A man died Monday afternoon following a two-car crash on Old Railroad Bed Road.Don Webster of Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (HEMSI) said the accident occurred around 5 p.m.The victim was driving a small SUV when it collided with a large pickup truck pulling a trailer.No other injuries have been reported at this time.
Inmate found dead at South Carolina prison, investigation underway
SOUTH CAROLINA — The Marlboro County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate at Evans Correctional Institution.Officials responded to the prison on Monday following the death. A forensic autopsy is scheduled later this week to determine the cause and manner of death.The inmate’s name has not been released at this time.No other information has been released at...
All lanes of I-65 in Indiana shut down due to vehicle crash
INDIANA — All lanes of Interstate 65 northbound are closed Monday evening following a crash near the 10-mile marker in Sellersburg.Traffic cameras in the area show one vehicle overturned in the median and another stuck on the guardrail.Officials confirmed there are injuries but have not specified how many.Southbound traffic is being routed around the crash using the two...
School bus crash shuts down part of I-70 in Indiana
INDIANA — The eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 are closed following a crash involving a school bus Monday evening.The accident occurred around 5 p.m. near the 119-mile marker on I-70 eastbound. Authorities later diverted traffic off the interstate at Exit 115, the SR 109 exit in Knightstown.The crash involved four vehicles, including the school bus. Four people were taken...
One person arrested following school threat in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — The Shaler Area School District has postponed the start of the new school year following threats targeting Shaler Elementary and other schools in the district. Classes, originally scheduled to begin Tuesday, August 19, will now start Wednesday, August 20.The threats were made Sunday by 28-year-old Daniel White, who allegedly walked into the Resolve crisis center and threatened...
Amber Alert issued for two missing children in Florida
FLORIDA — Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for two missing children last seen in Palm Beach County.The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said the children, identified as Aizon Turner, 3, and Akachi Turner, 11, may be in the company of Audrey Turner, 43.Aizon is described as a Black male, 3 feet tall, weighing 32 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes....
