Body found in river in Mississippi, investigation underway
MISSISSIPPI — Authorities are investigating after a body was recovered from the Mississippi River in Coahoma County over the weekend.According to the Coahoma County Fire Department, the body was found and recovered Saturday, June 6, during a multi-agency response involving the Coahoma County Fire Department and the Coahoma County Sheriff's Office.Officials said the investigation also included assistance from the...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Georgia
GEORGIA — Two people were arrested following a months-long drug investigation in White County that authorities say uncovered methamphetamine sales in the Kellum Valley community.According to the White County Sheriff’s Office, deputies began investigating after receiving multiple complaints from residents about suspected drug activity in the area. Investigators spent five months working to identify potential suspects.On June 3, deputies...
One person dead following vehicle crash on I-65 in Alabama
ALABAMA — A Gardendale man was killed early Monday in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 in Cullman County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.Troopers identified the victim as 21-year-old Hakeem X. Collins of Gardendale.Authorities said Collins was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. He suffered fatal...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Wisconsin
WISCONSIN — One person was killed and three others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash in Price County on Sunday, authorities said.According to the Price County Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers received multiple 911 calls Sunday afternoon reporting a crash at the intersection of Highway 111 and County Road J in the Town of Harmony.Investigators said the driver of one...
Plane crash reported in Ohio, investigation underway
OHIO — Federal and state authorities are investigating a plane crash that occurred over the weekend at Youngstown Elser Airport in Mahoning County.According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the incident happened around 12:25 p.m. Saturday.Investigators said a single-engine airplane had taxied onto the runway and was preparing for takeoff when it suddenly veered to the left and left...
172 people arrested following FBI operation in Alabama
ALABAMA — The Tuscaloosa Police Department and the FBI Birmingham Field Office announced the results of a seven-week operation aimed at reducing violent crime and apprehending wanted offenders.According to authorities, officers conducted 239 traffic stops during the operation and arrested 172 people.Investigators also confiscated 22 illegal firearms and seized more than $15,000 in cash. Police said two of the...
Police searching for missing 12-year-old in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered child alert for a missing 12-year-old girl from Lenoir City.According to the TBI, Rowan Lawson was last seen on June 5. Authorities said she was wearing a black tank top and pajama pants when she was last observed.Investigators described Lawson as being 5 feet tall and weighing approximately...
Human remains found in South Carolina, investigation underway
SOUTH CAROLINA — Skeletal remains were discovered in the Carolina Forest area of Horry County, according to local officials.The remains were found Wednesday in a wooded area along Postal Way, the Horry County Coroner's Office said.Authorities have not identified the person, and no information about the circumstances surrounding the discovery has been released.Officials said DNA testing will be conducted...
Police seize large amount of drugs following bust on I-20 in Georgia
GEORGIA — More than 4,000 illegal THC vape cartridges and approximately 1,800 pounds of marijuana were discovered hidden inside a tractor-trailer during a traffic stop on Interstate 20 in Carroll County, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety.Authorities said the seizure occurred after a trooper stopped the tractor-trailer for a traffic violation. During the stop, the trooper spoke...
Part of I-69 in Kentucky shut down following semi-truck crash
KENTUCKY — Southbound Interstate 69 in Graves County is currently closed following a semi-truck crash Monday morning.According to the Graves County Sheriff's Office, the closure is in effect at the 21-mile marker after a semi-truck overturned.Authorities said the crash occurred around 10:40 a.m. The incident has caused traffic delays in the area as emergency crews continue working at the...
