Mississippi high school placed on shelter-in-place following threat
MISSISSIPPI — A phone-in threat prompted a shelter-in-place Monday afternoon at Ocean Springs High School as law enforcement officers searched the campus.According to local authorities, the threat was reported at the school earlier in the day. Officials with the Ocean Springs Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department responded and began conducting a sweep of the campus.As of...
Two gas station employees arrested after stealing over 300 lottery tickets in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Two former employees of a Chesterfield County gas station have been charged after authorities said they stole and attempted to redeem hundreds of South Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off tickets.According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), 67-year-old Darlene F. Helms and 47-year-old Yoisha Renee Merell Chambers were employed at the In & Out Mini Mart...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for parts of Michigan
MICHIGAN — A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect Monday evening for a large portion of Michigan as strong storms continue moving across the state, according to the National Weather Service and the Storm Prediction Center.Severe Thunderstorm Watch 221 is in effect until 8 p.m. EDT for dozens of counties across central, southern and northern Michigan. Areas included in...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for parts of Ohio
OHIO — A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect Monday afternoon for several counties across northwest Ohio as strong storms move through the region, according to the National Weather Service and the Storm Prediction Center.Severe Thunderstorm Watch 220 remains valid until 6 p.m. EDT for Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Williams counties. Additional...
Over 150 drivers arrested during operation across Ohio
OHIO — An Ohio State Highway Patrol initiative conducted across the state last week led to the arrest of more than 150 impaired drivers, according to officials.The three-day operation took place from May 14 through May 16 and involved state troopers working alongside more than 100 local and state law enforcement agencies.According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, officers...
The tiny West Virginia town where all four residents serve on town council
WEST VIRGINIA — Located deep within the rugged mountains of southern West Virginia, the tiny town of Thurmond has earned a unique distinction as one of the smallest incorporated municipalities in the United States.Located inside New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Thurmond has a population of just four residents, according to recent census estimates.In an unusual twist of local government,...
Part of I-16 in Georgia shut down following vehicle crash
GEORGIA — Interstate 16 westbound remains shut down in Twiggs County Monday after a serious crash involving a semi-truck and several passenger vehicles, according to authorities.The crash happened near the 22 mile marker on I-16 westbound.The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office said serious injuries have been reported in the crash.Authorities said a Life Flight helicopter landed on the interstate to...
Police searching for missing 15-year-old in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Police in Portsmouth are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen earlier this month.Damoni Webb was last seen May 12 in the 1900 block of Piedmont Avenue.Authorities said Damoni is 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs about 130 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.The Portsmouth Police Department...
One person arrested following drug bust in Georgia after stating he does not use drugs
GEORGIA — A Bartow County man was arrested on multiple drug charges after police said heroin, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found during a traffic stop in Cartersville.Cartersville police initially stopped Jonathan Hillhouse for concealing his license plate.Investigators said officers noticed the vehicle was heavily damaged and partially disassembled, with exposed wiring near the steering column. During the stop,...
One person arrested following drug bust in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A woman was arrested after a traffic stop in Botetourt County led to the seizure of more than 80 grams of fentanyl and over 100 grams of methamphetamine, according to authorities.The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office said deputies conducted a traffic stop Thursday in the 4000 block of Roanoke Road.K9 Xena alerted deputies to the presence of narcotics...
