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Hinds County, MS

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Eagan, MN

Limitless Media

EAGAN, MINNESOTA - Two people were arrested in the City of Eagan, Minnesota, during the execution of a search warrant that resulted in multiple drug-related felony charges on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The culmination of a several-month-long narcotics investigation started in April 2023, headed by a detective in the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and a Southeast Minnesota Violent Crime Enforcement Team member. The final result was the arrest of Teresa Arellano of Eagan, Minnesota, and Eliseo Romo of St Paul, Minnesota, who both were charged with four separate felonies and the seizure of 17.196 pounds of methamphetamine and 13,500 pills of Oxycodone.

Over 17 pounds of Methamphetamine and 13,500 pills of Oxycodone Seized, Two Arrested in Eagan

Florida State

Tampa, FL

L. Cane

Many people have a severe aversion to roaches. And unfortunately, according to a study from Purdue University published in 2019, roaches have evolved to resist insecticides. Although one might assume that the nation's biggest cities are the biggest culprits for roaches, according to a recent study, Florida's cities are not immune to the problem.

The Florida City Said To Be The "Roachiest" Has Also Been Named Among Its "Dirtiest"

North Carolina State

Pitt County, NC

Robersonville, NC

Becca Rey

A press release was put out by the Pitt County Sheriff's Office of North Carolina on November 14, 2023. On November 14, 2023, the Pitt County Sheriff's Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) concluded a months-long joint investigation of trafficking narcotics in the Pitt County area when they executed a search warrant at 1512 Flat Swamp Church Rd in Robersonville, NC.

Pitt County Drug Bust: Narcotics, Guns, Cash

Minneapolis, MN

Bloomington, MN

DayTripper

The Mall of America is one of the most iconic landmarks in Minnesota, drawing over 40 million visitors a year as the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the United States.

Why Was the Mall of America Built in Minnesota?

Jacksonville, FL

There are many well-known businesses and retailers that are based in Florida. Examples are Publix, Bealls, and Southeastern Grocers, to name just a few examples. Unfortunately, recently, a couple of Florida-based companies have announced or confirmed layoffs. One example was the clothing retailer Venus Fashion, which is laying off over 100 employees in its Jacksonville facilities.

Florida-Headquartered and "Most Loved" Retailer Reportedly Lays Off Hundreds Of Employees

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

SHENANDOAH – One of the drivers involved in a Sunday evening crash on South Main...
The post Man taken into custody at downtown crash scene appeared first on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Man taken into custody at downtown crash scene

Santa Ana, CA

Laguna Hills, CA

NewSantaAna

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 26-year-old bartender has been charged with special circumstances murder for beating a 27-year-old woman to death with a fire extinguisher and leaving her body with a sandbag covering her head in a nearby construction site.

O.C. bartender facing murder charges after allegedly beating a woman to death with a fire extinguisher

Virginia State

Fredericksburg, VA

Margaret Minnicks

There is no shortage of classical Christmas towns in Virginia to visit. There are many places to visit to embrace all that the season has to offer including festive parades, hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, holiday craft shows, decorations, gift shops, restaurants, and other exciting things.

What visiting a classical Christmas is like in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Kansas State

Malta Bend, MO

CJ Coombs

The historic Henry Blosser House is located near Malta Bend, Missouri (Saline County). This three-story house was constructed between 1878 and 1880, over 140 years ago. On December 29, 1978, the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Over 140 years old, the Henry Blosser House was saved: it's expected to open in the fall of 2024

Missouri State

Noel, MO

In the very southwest corner of Missouri is the City of Noel, which has been nicknamed The Christmas City and Canoe Capital of the Ozarks. Noel is located along Elk River and rests in McDonald County which borders Northwest Arkansas.

A small town in Missouri reminds people of Christmas and the post office has a special tradition

Los Angeles, CA

The LA Insider

Los Angeles, CA (LAI) — In a significant crackdown, federal authorities have charged 23 individuals, allegedly affiliated with a transnational street gang, for their involvement in a widespread methamphetamine trafficking operation. This announcement was made by the U.S. Attorney's Office. The operation led to the apprehension of 17 individuals, with four already in state custody and two still being sought.

Federal Charges Against 23 Suspects in Major Meth Trafficking Operation Linked to Transnational Gang

Texas State

El Paso, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics indicate more than 140,000 pounds of methamphetamine were confiscated in 2023. But there's a little more added to the pile, according to a release from the law enforcement agency.

Border Patrol says Mexican woman arrested in attempt to smuggle over 350 pounds of meth into Texas

Oregon State

Springfield, OR

Robbie Newport

We learn some interesting things from an Oregon Live article written on Nov. 28 by Maxine Bernstein, such as Kristin Kinkel, the older sister of Kip Kinkel, the 1998 Thurston High School shooter, explaining why she thinks her brother should be let out of prison.

Should 1998 Thurston High School shooter Kip Kinkel be let out of prison? His sister thinks so

Chicago, IL

Amy Lee Kite

Dogs and cats that were beaten, burned, tied up and left to die have a second chance at life -- this time a good one, thanks to PAWS Chicago. Nearly 80 animals who had suffered were about to be euthanized at a Carribbean shelter in Dominica when PAWS stepped in to help.

Dogs Burned, Beaten and Left To Die are Saved by PAWS

Doswell, VA

This time of the year we see twinkling Christmas lights and beautiful decorations almost everywhere. We also hear the sound of Christmas music playing just about everywhere we go. Here is a place where you can see lights and hear beautiful Christmas music at the same time.

The longest drive-thru synchronized Christmas lights display is in Doswell, Virginia

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Following Governor's call to stop construction, Mayor Brandon Johnson's office released statement blaming state for the projects failures. Following the abrupt halt of plans to establish a migrant base camp in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood, despite Governor Pritzker's office issuing a statement providing insights into the decision, Mayor Johnson released a response suggesting a shift of responsibility towards the state for the setbacks.

IL Governor Responds Sternly as Chicago Mayor Blames State for Brighton Park Migrant Site Fiasco

Minnesota State

Farmington, MN

FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA - Around 9 PM on Thursday, November 9, 2023, the Farmington Police Department was called out to a disturbance in the 20900 block of Chippendale Ave in Farmington, Minnesota. According to a press release from the Farmington Police Department, numerous callers reported that a handgun was fired at least once during the disturbance. Thankfully, they reported that no one was hit by said gunfire.

Disturbance in Farmington, MN Leads to Shots Fired

Salem, OR

The average person never thinks the bad things they read in the news will ever happen to them, that is, unless they have been a victim of crime themselves. This is a lesson a Salem, OR mom learned the hard way when she left her car running with her two children inside while she went into a convenience store in the early hours on Nov. 8.

Mom learns a lesson about leaving her car running with children inside while going into a store

NewsBreak

Hinds County election workers haven’t been paid

Www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2023-09-18 18:15:42. SUMMARY: Some residents of Hinds County in Mississippi are concerned about the readiness of the upcoming General Election on...

Hinds County election workers haven’t been paid

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