Schools in Georgia to close multiple days in January
GEORGIA — Public schools across Georgia will be closed for at least two days in January 2026 in observance of New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Schools statewide will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day, a federally recognized holiday.Classes will also not be held on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Florida
FLORIDA — A Florida man recently released from prison is back in custody after a drug trafficking investigation led to a SWAT raid that uncovered narcotics and multiple firearms, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.Deputies said the sheriff’s office narcotics task force had been investigating a known drug trafficker identified as Danny Smith, 41, who was released from prison...
Police attempting to identify theft suspect in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — Capital Region Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who is allegedly connected to several thefts at local businesses.According to Capital Region Crime Stoppers, the woman has been linked to multiple alleged thefts at small businesses in the Baton Rouge area. Officials did not release additional details about the incidents or the businesses involved.Crime Stoppers...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — A 25-year-old man was killed Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Gautier, according to the Gautier Police Department.Police said the crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Dolphin Drive near Starfish Road. Investigators reported that Matthew Young, 25, of Gautier, was driving south on Dolphin Drive when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.Young was pronounced...
One person arrested following drug bust in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A man was arrested Friday following a two-year narcotics distribution investigation conducted by the Scotland County Sheriff's Office, officials said.According to investigators, Scotland County’s narcotics unit and emergency response team executed a search warrant at a residence located at 211 East Covington Street in the Washington Park area of Laurinburg. During the search, deputies recovered approximately 752 grams...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — One person was killed Friday evening after a vehicle struck a pedestrian on North Pleasantburg Drive, according to the Greenville County Sheriff's Office.The Greenville County Coroner’s Office said it was notified of the collision shortly before 7 p.m. When emergency crews arrived at the scene, lifesaving measures were attempted, but the victim was pronounced dead at the...
One person arrested after child ingests drugs in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A Duquesne man is facing multiple charges after police said an 11-year-old boy was hospitalized after ingesting narcotics.According to a criminal complaint, the Allegheny County Police Department was contacted by UPMC Children's Hospital regarding a juvenile patient who tested positive for a cocaine metabolite. Hospital officials said the child was brought in on Dec. 18 after he passed out at school.A...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Georgia
GEORGIA — A 66-year-old woman died Friday night after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Macon Road and Rigdon Road, according to the Columbus Police Department.Police identified the victim as Shirley Ann Lewis. She was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead, Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan said.The crash occurred in front of...
Three people injured following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — Three people were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash near the Ohio Turnpike on Saturday, authorities said.The collision occurred in the Jackson Township area and involved two cars.Emergency crews with the Jackson Township Fire Department and EMS responded to the scene and provided medical assistance. Three individuals were transported to a local hospital for...
Thousands without power in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — Power outages have been reported across several parts of Kentucky as of Saturday afternoon, according to data from PowerOutage.com.Statewide, approximately 2,596 customers are without electricity out of more than 2.46 million customers tracked. While the overall percentage of outages remained low, several eastern and central Kentucky counties reported higher concentrations of customers without power.Pike County reported the...
