Multiple black bear sightings reported in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — Authorities responded to two black bear sightings in the Utica area Monday afternoon, according to the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office.Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said both the sheriff’s office and the Utica Police Department responded to the sightings.Officials said they are aware of an increase in black bear sightings in parts of Hinds County and are urging...
Search underway after vehicle goes underwater with woman inside near Walmart in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — A search is underway after a vehicle reportedly went underwater with a woman inside near the Walmart store in Petal, Mississippi.Multiple emergency crews responded to the scene Sunday afternoon.Crews later appeared to find a body outside in the area, though authorities had not confirmed whether it was the woman believed to have been inside the vehicle.The incident...
One person trapped after tree falls on home in Georgia
GEORGIA — One person was trapped after a tree fell on a home in southwest Atlanta on Monday, according to Atlanta Fire Rescue.The incident happened at a house on Wells Drive SW. Atlanta Fire Rescue said the tree collapsed onto the home, trapping one person inside.Officials have not released information about the condition of the person trapped or what...
One person injured following boat crash in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — One person was injured after two personal boats collided near Bird Island in the North Myrtle Beach area Monday afternoon, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.Crews responded to the crash just after 3:45 p.m. near Bird Island, where officials said the two boats had collided.One person was safely brought to land and transported to a hospital...
Tornado touches down in Georgia, National Weather Service confirms
GEORGIA — An EF0 tornado touched down in northeast Georgia Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service.The tornado was confirmed in Elbert County near Ruckersville following a damage survey conducted by officials. The survey found the tornado had estimated peak winds of 75 mph.Officials said the tornado lasted for a few minutes and touched down between Hulmes Chapel...
Two people dead following vehicle crash in Texas
TEXAS — Two people were killed and another person was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon near Jasper, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said the crash happened shortly before 2 p.m. on Highway 96 near Jasper.Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard confirmed two fatalities in the crash. A third person was taken for medical treatment and...
Police searching for missing woman in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Virginia State Police have issued a senior alert for an 87-year-old woman missing from Henry County.Authorities said Bronnie Rose Hall was last seen around 3:30 p.m. Sunday on Oak Level Road in Bassett.Hall is described as a white woman with gray hair and blue eyes. She is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 135 pounds.Officials...
Police searching for two missing children in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — Wilkes-Barre police are asking for the public’s help in locating two missing juveniles in separate cases.According to police, 17-year-old Connor Kemp was last seen in the Miners Mills section of Wilkes-Barre. Authorities have not released additional details about where he may have gone.Anyone with information about Kemp’s whereabouts is asked to contact Detective James Conmy at 570-208-6775...
One person injured following shooting incident near restaurant in Georgia
GEORGIA — A 23-year-old woman was hospitalized after a shooting Monday afternoon in east Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said the shooting happened around noon near the intersection of Hall Street and Northern Street in front of Fincher’s BBQ.Authorities responded to the area after receiving reports of an aggravated assault and shooting. Deputies made contact with...
Police searching for missing woman in Georgia
GEORGIA — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 19-year-old woman last seen Monday morning in Macon.According to deputies, Shanecia Davis was last seen around 9 a.m. walking in the 200 block of Clisby Place. She was later reported missing by a family member.Authorities said Davis is 5 feet 7 inches...
