Medical emergency prompts Shelter in Place at Madison Academic
School officials said a medical emergency prompted Madison Academic High School students to be put on a Shelter in Place order.
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Officials give update after father fatally shoots 7 of children and their cousin
A father is accused of fatally shooting seven of his children and their cousin in a mass shooting in Louisiana on Sunday.
Officers respond to mass shooting at a NC park, police say
Police are responding to a mass shooting at Leinbach Park in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
16 people killed in work zone crashes, hundreds more injured
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is joining states nationwide to ask motorists to Work with Us – move over and slow down for highway workers.
Lexington police conducting death investigation
Lexington Police Department conducting death investigation of man found dead over the weekend.
16-year-old motorcyclist suffers amputation of both feet after crashing into guardrail
A 16-year-old motorcyclist lost both feet after crashing into a guardrail, according to police.
Angler fined for feeding alligator hot dogs on livestream, wildlife officials say
A Texas fisherman who accidentally reeled in an alligator got a ticket and a fine – not so much for catching the gator but for what wildlife officials say he did with it afterwards.
Hot air balloon full of people makes emergency landing in couple’s backyard
A California couple got quite the surprise when a hot air balloon full of people made an emergency landing in their backyard.
Principal crowned prom king for tackling gunman in high school’s lobby
An Oklahoma high school principal who tackled and disarmed a gunman in the lobby of the school is now being honored as prom king.
‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Melrose Place’ actor Patrick Muldoon dies at 57, reports say
Actor Patrick Muldoon has died at 57, according to reports.
Harley-Davidson issues recall of several motorcycles for potential rear brake failure
Harley-Davidson is recalling several motorcycles because the rear brakes might fail.
Father kills 7 of his children plus another child in shooting after domestic dispute, police say
Eight children were killed in a mass shooting that began as a domestic dispute, according to police.
City of Martin Fire, Rescue respond to structure fire with trapped occupant
On April 17, 2026, the City of Martin Fire/Rescue Department responded toa reported structure fire with a possible occupant trapped on Olive Street.
Decatur County Schools names new DCMS girls basketball coach for 2026-2027
Decatur County Schools has named the new Decatur County Middle School girls basketball teams head coach for the 2026-2027 school year.
One church celebrates installation of new pastor
One local church honors and recognizes its pastor-elect and his wife with a special event.
