Multiple schools in Maryland announce early dismissals for Monday
MARYLAND — School systems across Maryland are preparing for severe weather expected Monday, March 16, by announcing early dismissals and canceling after-school activities.Forecasters say a strong storm system moving into the region Monday afternoon could bring damaging winds, large hail and possible tornadoes, prompting officials to adjust school schedules to ensure students and staff can return home safely.Several major...
Multiple schools in Virginia announce closures for Monday
VIRGINIA — Several school districts across Central Virginia have canceled in-person classes for Monday, March 16, as forecasters warn of a significant risk of severe weather, including possible tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail.The National Weather Service has placed much of Virginia under a Level 4 out of 5 risk for severe storms, a designation that indicates a higher...
Body found in wooded area in Virginia, investigation underway
VIRGINIA — Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered Sunday morning near Wilkes Ridge Parkway in Goochland County.According to the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a wooded area in the 1600 block of Wilkes Ridge Parkway around 11 a.m., where they found the body.Officials said there are no signs of foul play and no threat...
Two people injured after being struck by vehicle in two separate crashes in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — Two pedestrians were struck in separate crashes just minutes apart Sunday in East Baton Rouge Parish, according to first responders.Officials said the first crash happened shortly before 4:50 p.m. along East Flanacher Road in Zachary.A second pedestrian was struck around 5 p.m. near the intersection of North 27th Street and North Street in Baton Rouge.Authorities said both...
Two people injured after being struck by vehicles in separate crashes in Indiana
INDIANA — Police say two pedestrians were struck in separate crashes Saturday evening in Tell City.According to the Tell City Police Department, the first crash happened around 6:00 p.m. at the intersection of Tell Street and 12th Street.Officials say 18-year-old Kaleb Harding was walking across the street when he was hit by a car making a right turn. Harding...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday in Hardin County.According to officials, the crash happened on Highway 64 in the Savannah Levee area.Hardin County Sheriff Johnny Alexander confirmed that at least one person died in the crash.The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. Officials have not yet released details about what led up to...
One person arrested after police chase ends in drug bust in Florida
FLORIDA — A Citrus Park man was arrested on drug-related charges late Saturday night after a police officer fired a gunshot during a foot chase in Tampa’s Hyde Park area, authorities said.According to the Tampa Police Department, the incident happened around 11:30 p.m. near the 400 block of South Albany Avenue.Police said an officer spotted two people believed to...
Two people arrested after smuggling drugs into Texas jail
TEXAS — Two women were arrested Saturday after authorities say they attempted to smuggle illegal drugs into the Henderson County Jail using a tube of skin cream.According to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, investigators had been looking into suspected narcotics trafficking in the area in the days leading up to the arrests. During the investigation, authorities learned that Megan...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — A Columbus woman died Saturday night following a two-vehicle crash in Tupelo, according to local authorities.Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green identified the victim as 28-year-old Maia Murray of Columbus. Murray was a passenger in one of the vehicles involved in the crash.The collision happened around 10 p.m. on March 14 on North Gloster Street. According to Green,...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Alabama
ALABAMA — A Pike Road man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Montgomery County, according to authorities.The crash happened on Marler Road near Queen Williams Drive, about three miles east of the Montgomery city limits.Officials said 46-year-old Stuart Dees died after his vehicle left the roadway, struck a culvert and overturned.Dees was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities...
