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Fast-moving fires in Orange County burned homes, displaced thousands and left tens of thousands without power as dangerous winds and heat persisted.
Authorities say a decades-long investigation into Angela Buck’s killing led to a first-degree murder charge against Kelly Grant.
Police say the drivers kept pace side by side in front of the suspect, forcing the chase to end before anyone was hurt.
Federal authorities say a speeding stop near Ash Springs uncovered a large narcotics haul and led to charges against a 26-year-old driver.
Police say new forensic work and reexamined testimony led to the arrest in a long-running missing person case.
Troopers say the driver was drunk, high and unlicensed when the early morning wreck happened in Clearfield Township.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol says a northbound Kia Sedona went off the road early Oct. 14, leaving one passenger dead and another hospitalized.
Investigators say speed and no braking attempt led to the head-on collision that left two vehicles burned and six people dead.
State emergency managers urged residents to avoid outdoor burning and follow local restrictions while a cold front brings gusty northwest winds.
Authorities said the suspect’s family lived under tight control for years before the shooting, while officials and neighbors now focus on healing.
