After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina’s holiday tourist season grinds to a halt

Alissa McCommon, a former Tennessee teacher, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping a 12-year-old boy and becoming pregnant as a result of the assault. She pleaded guilty to multiple sex charges involving possible victims and will have to register as a Violent Sex Offender. McCommon exploited her position of authority to form relationships with students, sending explicit messages and violating release conditions by contacting victims, leading to her arrest and subsequent imprisonment...

In Austin, Texas, another body was found in Lady Bird Lake, adding to the mystery of at least 6 other bodies discovered in the lake throughout 2024. The latest victim, identified as 73-year-old Thi Lang Nguyen, was found near the 1st Street Bridge and Cesar Chavez. Despite police not suspecting foul play, the community remains concerned as most deaths have been attributed to accidental drownings near nightclubs and bars. Full Article

Two U.S. Navy pilots ejected safely over the Red Sea after their F/A-18 fighter jet was shot down by friendly fire from the USS Gettysburg, part of the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. One pilot may have sustained minor injuries during the ejection, and a full investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the incident, which occurred in the region between Africa and the Middle East. The incident comes amidst ongoing...

Morgan Geekie's one-timer goal lifted the Bruins to a 3-1 win over the Sabres, with Geekie scoring five goals in his last eight games. Despite a slow start to the season, Geekie's contributions on the top line with David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha have provided a much-needed scoring boost. Geekie's willingness to do the dirty work and create space for his linemates has been key to his recent success. Pastrnak praised Geekie's shooting abilities, emphasizing...

The Kansas City Chiefs, currently 11-1, have been compared to the 2003 and 2004 New England Patriots for their close wins. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes' ankle injury was a concern but he played and led the Chiefs to victory over the Houston Texans. The win improved the Chiefs' record to 14-1 and they secured a playoff spot for the ninth consecutive year. Full Article

A fleeing motorist drove a pickup truck into a JCPenney store in Killeen, Texas, injuring five people before being fatally shot by law enforcement. The injured ranged in age from 6 to 75 years old, with their conditions unknown. The incident began with calls about an erratic driver in Belton, leading to a chase that culminated in gunfire exchanged with local law enforcement at the mall. Full Article