Indiana school closings and delays for Tuesday
INDIANA — Numerous schools across Indiana have announced delayed openings or closings for Tuesday, December 2, due to weather and safety concerns.Many districts, including Alexandria Community School Corp, Anderson Community School Corp, Anderson Preparatory Academy, Blackford County Schools, Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp, Covington Community Schools, Eastern Hancock Community School Corp, Eastern Howard School Corp, and several others, will open...
Multiple schools in Ohio announce closures for Tuesday
OHIO — Several schools across Ohio have announced closings or delayed openings for Tuesday, December 2, as winter weather and safety concerns continue to impact the region.Lakeland Community College (Kirtland) and Lake College will be closed. Clark State College will open two hours late.Dayton Christian School, Fairlawn Local Schools, and Good Neighbor House will be closed for the...
15 people arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Following an investigation into narcotics activity in Bladenboro, Elizabethtown, and Clarkton, the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) announced a series of arrests as part of a multi-agency operation.The operation, dubbed “Operation Thanksgiving Sweep,” took place on Nov. 18. BCSO reported that 15 of 26 targeted suspects were arrested during the roundup. Warrants for more than 80...
Portion of I-95 in Virginia shut down following tractor-trailer crash
VIRGINIA — A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 95 South in Chesterfield County has led to multiple lane closures and traffic backups for miles.The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) reported the incident occurred Monday afternoon near Woods Edge Road.As of 3:44 p.m., the left and center southbound lanes, along with both shoulders, remained closed, causing at least a 2.5-mile...
One person arrested following major drug bust in Arkansas
ARKANSAS — An Arkansas State Police trooper arrested a man early Wednesday morning after discovering a large quantity of illegal drugs during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Pope County.At approximately 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 26, a trooper stopped a 2008 Toyota traveling eastbound near London for a traffic violation.During a search, officers found seventeen trash bags...
Teen arrested after high-speed pursuit from Kentucky into Tennessee
KENTUCKY — A 17-year-old is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from an Adairville police chief during a traffic stop and leading officers on a multi-state pursuit Saturday afternoon.According to Adairville Police Chief Aaron Ashby, the incident began around 3:53 p.m. when he saw a red 2002 Chevy Silverado driving recklessly southbound on U.S. 431.Ashby initiated a traffic...
Dozens of cats and dogs found in unsafe conditions in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — The Macon County Sheriff’s Office discovered numerous animals living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions after executing a search warrant Monday as part of an ongoing animal cruelty investigation.Sheriff Joseph Wilburn said deputies searched a home in the 8000 block of Old Highway 52, where they found several cats and dogs living in freezing temperatures. He explained that...
Kentucky school districts prepare for possible closures Tuesday
KENTUCKY — School districts across Kentucky are preparing for potential schedule changes as winter weather approaches the region.A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Monday to 9 a.m. Tuesday, with mixed precipitation and up to 2 inches of snow forecast.Many districts say they plan to make decisions early Tuesday morning. Here is an overview of...
One person injured following shooting incident in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Florence police are seeking information after a shooting Monday morning left one person critically injured.Officers responded around 11:30 a.m. to the 600 block of Roberts Street, according to the City of Florence Police Department.While at the scene, police were notified that a shooting victim had arrived at a local hospital with an apparent gunshot wound....
Student arrested after bringing gun to school in Georgia
GEORGIA — A 16-year-old student at Stephens County High School in Georgia was arrested Monday morning after allegedly attempting to bring a loaded firearm onto campus.According to officials, the student tried to pass through the school’s weapons detection system with a loaded pistol hidden in his backpack. School resource officers immediately took him into custody. The Stephens County Sheriff’s...
