BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — On Tuesday, Congressman John Rose visited the Tri-Cities area as part of his “Tennessee True Tour,” aiming to secure the Republican bid for Tennessee’s upcoming governor’s race.
As part of his campaign strategy, Rose is engaging with communities through town hall meetings across the state, where he is keen to listen to voter concerns and discuss potential solutions.
MCKINNEY, Texas – Karmelo Anthony, who was recently found guilty of murder, is requesting a state-funded attorney for his appeal, citing financial hardship. Meanwhile, newly examined public documents reveal that his parents established a business entity in Texas shortly after the tragic stabbing of Austin Metcalf.
The records do not indicate any connection between the business and any fundraising efforts. Notably, Anthony’s parents are not facing any accusations of misconduct nor have they been charged with any crimes.
Earlier this month, a jury in Collin County sentenced the 19-year-old Anthony to 35 years behind bars for the murder of Metcalf. The fatal incident occurred on April 2, 2025, during a high school track meet in Frisco.
Following his sentencing, Anthony submitted a request for court-appointed legal representation for his appeal. In his request, he described himself as “penniless, destitute, and indigent,” claiming he lacks the means to hire a lawyer for his appeal process.
Karmelo Anthony is pictured after being transferred to the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and transported to the Pack Unit near Navasota, Texas. (Texas Department of Criminal Justice)
Anthony’s request comes after a GiveSendGo campaign launched on his behalf on April 15, 2025 — less than two weeks after Metcalf’s death — raised $633,908 before being removed from public view following Anthony’s conviction.
Organizers said the fundraiser was created to support Anthony and his family as they navigated the legal battle.
“We are grateful for your support during this incredibly difficult time for Karmelo Anthony and his family,” organizers wrote. “This fundraiser has been established to provide comprehensive assistance to the Anthony family as they navigate the many challenges surrounding Karmelo’s case.”
The online fundraiser for Karmelo Anthony and his family, organized by his mother, has been scrubbed from the GiveSendGo website. (GiveSendGo)
As News Media previously reported, fundraiser organizers said donations would help cover legal expenses, family relocation costs and other needs that arose as the case drew national attention. GiveSendGo later said the funds were distributed for lawful purposes, including legal defense and family relocation expenses.
Public records reviewed by News Media show Anthony’s parents, Andrew Anthony III and Kala Hayes, have been connected to multiple business entities in Louisiana and Texas.
Louisiana records show Angelic Obsessions LLC was formed in July 2021 and later became inactive after being revoked by the Louisiana Secretary of State in November 2024.
ONLINE FUNDRAISER FOR TEXAS TRACK MEET STABBING SUSPECT NEARS $150K
Kala Hayes speaks at a press conference on April 17, 2025, after her son Karmelo Anthony was charged with murdering Austin Metcalf. (Next Generation Action Network)
Texas records show Angelic Obsessions LLC became active in Texas on April 26, 2025, 24 days after the fatal stabbing that led to Anthony’s arrest. The filing lists Andrew Anthony III as the registered agent and an Arlington address as the company’s registered office.
Separate Louisiana records show Exclusive Luxury Services LLC, another entity connected to Anthony’s parents, was formed in 2016 and later experienced multiple administrative actions, including a revocation in 2019, reinstatement in 2020 and a second revocation in November 2023, after which the company became inactive.
The records reviewed by News Media do not indicate whether either company generated revenue, maintained assets or played any role in the family’s finances during the criminal case. The filings also do not show whether fundraiser proceeds were ever distributed to either business entity.
Andrew Anthony III declined to comment.
News Media has reached out to GiveSendGo seeking clarification regarding the disposition of the fundraiser proceeds, whether any money remains available and what safeguards were used to ensure compliance with company policies.
News Media has also sought comment from Anthony’s defense team regarding the fundraiser, Anthony’s request for court-appointed counsel and whether any funds remain available to finance his appeal.
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Can medication reduce crime?
Medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, known for their role in managing diabetes and aiding weight loss, might also influence people’s decision-making beyond their dietary habits.
A recent study featured in the journal Criminology reveals that these GLP-1 medications could potentially decrease the likelihood of individuals engaging in violent behavior.
While primarily prescribed for lowering blood sugar and promoting weight loss, GLP-1 agonists have been linked to positive neurological changes. They’ve been found to mitigate ADHD symptoms and reduce the risk of dementia and depression, in addition to showing potential in curbing addictive behaviors.
This raises the question: if GLP-1 medications can diminish addictive tendencies, might they also impact aggression and violent crime, which share similar underlying mechanisms such as the brain’s reward system and stress management pathways?
According to new research, probably.
Normally, the more impulsive a person is (i.e. acting without thinking, or struggling to wait for things they want) and the more alcohol they drink, the higher the likelihood they might act violently. For those on GLP-1s, this correlation was “substantially weaker,” Daniel C. Semenza, corresponding author of the new study, told The Post.
That means that even when a person on GLP-1s drinks or acts impulsively, “the situation is less likely to escalate” to violence, like engaging in a physical fight, threatening someone with a weapon, or robbery.
We know that GLP-1s affect reward processing, craving, impulse control and stress regulation.
“Those same processes are relevant to some forms of violence, particularly violence that occurs in emotionally charged situations or under conditions of low self-control,” Semenza said.
Dopamine helps explain what’s happening in the brain. When we do things that feel good, from shopping to sex, drugs and gambling, it causes an increase in dopamine levels, encouraging us to seek out that same feeling by repeating the behavior. Aggression has been shown to spike dopamine.
With GLP-1s, people often talk about “food noise,” or intrusive thoughts about food. That’s the brain looking for the next spike of dopamine.
Over time, the brain needs bigger rushes of dopamine to feel good. GLP-1s can dampen dopamine spikes, stopping the spiraling.
“GLP-1 agonists alter your reward system,” Dr. James J. Chao, who works with patients taking the drugs, previously told The Post. “When you drink, that warm, comforting glow you feel after knocking back a few might not happen… It could feel worse. It could feel like nothing at all.”
Over time, GLP-1s returns dopamine to a normal flow, making it easier not to seek a rush.
Some people with ADHD say that taking GLP-1s quieted their mental chaos, bringing sharper focus, better self-control and a sense of calm that had previously felt out of reach.
Researchers also point to GLP-1’s effects on stress regulation through the hypothalamus, which is responsible for turning off and on the fight or flight response.
Research suggests that the drugs may help people react better to stress, which could point to why people on GLP-1s are less likely to be violent.
The relationship between GLP-1 use and violence remains largely unexplored, the authors of the new study write.
With as many as 1 in 8 adults currently using the weight loss drugs, it’s increasingly important to understand how they affect our minds and bodies.
The study only measured a population at one point in time (so cause and effect can’t be determined) and also only looked at people currently taking GLP-1s vs. people who only previously took them.
Semenza says he hopes to see future research can examine effects of GLP-1s over time and better assess causality.
As of September 2023, Stephen Merchant has been officially recognized as the wealthiest comedian in the UK, surpassing renowned figures like Peter Kay and Ricky Gervais.
Merchant first garnered widespread acclaim with his co-writing of the British series “The Office” alongside Ricky Gervais, which debuted in July 2001. The duo later collaborated on “Extras,” released four years later, further cementing their successful partnership.
At 49, Stephen Merchant boasts an impressive net worth of £26.6 million, bolstered by lucrative ventures in television, including shows like “The Outlaws” and “Life’s Too Short.”
What factors have contributed to Stephen Merchant’s extraordinary success, and what insights can we glean about his personal life?
Continue reading to uncover details about his journey to fame, his financial triumphs, and his relationship with actress Mircea Monroe.
Stephen Merchant is the UK’s richest comedian, beating the likes of Peter Kay and Ricky Gervais – pictured with girlfriend Mircea Monroe at the BAFTA Gala in February
The actor initially rose to fame after co-writing the British version of The Office with Gervais and four years later, they co-wrote Extras Pictured: Merchant as Stuart Pritchard in sitcom Hello Ladies
Stephen’s income comes mainly from his numerous TV production businesses, with his main company, SJJM LTD, worth over £25 million in assets, jumping by £3million between 2021 and 2022.
However, he previously revealed that he did not always live a life of luxury.
Speaking to The Telegraph in 2010, he said: ‘I remember going to a party once at someone’s house and they had a pool. I thought, ”these people must be Richard Branson!”’
Despite possessing a large fortune, the comic refuted the idea that he might be able to spend more lavishly as a result.
He added: ‘There is this weird idea that you get a bit of money or success and suddenly your life is endlessly being carried around in a sedan chair just throwing caviar away. It isn’t.’.
While some prefer fame over fortune, Stephen recently admitted he would like to turn back the clock and become an unknown again.
He said: ‘The unique thing about The Office was that no one knew who we were, so there were no expectations.
‘You’re not thinking about the papers or about the audience. You’re just thinking, ‘This is fun, let’s get it made’. It’s hard to get back to that moment.’
Stephen and Mircea, who have been together since 2018, met at an awards ceremony in 2017.
Stephen and his love, Mircea, who have been together since 2018, met at an awards ceremony in 2017 (pictured together in 2019)
Their romance came after Stephen previously revealed that he had trouble finding a girlfriend because of his height – he is 6ft 7″ tall (pictured together in 2018)
Their romance came after Stephen previously revealed that he had trouble finding a girlfriend because of his 6ft 7″ height.
He once told Alan Carr: ‘If they’re down there and I’m up here, it’s a bit tricky.
But by 2019, Stephen admitted it was great to not have to worry about ‘filling’ such a void in life after he had met the St Louis native.
He said: ‘Aside from the fact that she’s great… there’s something very pleasing about not having the endless concern about filling that part of your life.
‘That’s a very lonely life, the life of a single person’.
The couple live together in a £2.4million mansion once owned by former US talk show host Ellen DeGeneres.
Netflix and renowned author Harlan Coben have teamed up once more in their latest gripping collaboration.
Their new project, I Will Find You, centers on a father’s relentless quest to uncover the truth about his son, whom he believed to be dead for the past five years. The father, portrayed by Avatar‘s Sam Worthington, has been wrongfully imprisoned for the alleged murder of his child, a crime the world thinks he committed on a fateful night.
In a dramatic turn of events, a flicker of hope emerges, fueling the father’s determination to unravel the mystery. Is the boy still alive? If so, who is responsible for his disappearance, and what are their motives? The series poses these intriguing questions as it follows the desperate race to solve the case before time runs out.
The show is already generating significant buzz, thanks to its stellar cast and its adaptation from one of Coben’s bestselling novels. This combination suggests it could become a major hit.
With interest building, you may be eager to dive into the series and join the conversation as it captures the public’s imagination. We’ve got all the details on I Will Find You, including its release date, cast lineup, and plot insights, so you don’t miss a beat.
I Will Find You releases Thursday, June 18, on Netflix.
All episodes of I Will Find You drop on Netflix at 12 a.m. PST on Thursday, June 18.
In total, there are eight episodes in I Will Find You on Netflix, each ranging from around 40 minutes to an hour. That’s right, you can watch the entire thing in one weekend… or one day if you’re really into it!
“Wrongfully imprisoned for murdering his own son, a father sets out on a desperate rescue mission after learning the boy may still be alive,” a description from Netflix reads.
It’s an all-star cast! Here’s a quick list of some of the big-name actors you will see as you watch I Will Find You…
I Will Find You streams on Netflix Thursday, June 18.
Netflix offers three subscription plans to fit your streaming needs. The plans start at $7.99/month for standard with ads and go up to $24.99/month for unlimited ad-free streaming in up to 4K UHD quality.
For over two years, Mary Latham has devoted her weekends to exploring open houses throughout Sydney’s inner west.
The 37-year-old has been a regular visitor to properties in the Canada Bay area, attending inspections almost every week. Initially, soaring property prices deterred her from making a purchase.
Now, Mary is facing a new challenge.
With leading banks forecasting potential declines in housing values, Mary is concerned that buying a home now might mean missing out on a better deal in the future.
After months of varied predictions, Australia’s major banks are beginning to align on a less optimistic outlook for the housing market.
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ANZ now expects capital city house prices to fall 2.1 per cent in 2026, a sharp reversal from its earlier forecast for 2.8 per cent growth, while NAB is forecasting values will decline by around 2 per cent after previously predicting gains.
Westpac has also reported applications for investor housing loans fell 20 per cent in the three weeks following the May budget, another sign changing market conditions may already be influencing buyer behaviour.
But as buyers grow increasingly reluctant amid fears prices could fall further, economists say the key problem for buyers holding off is that the market rarely sends a clear signal that it has reached the bottom.
Tim Lawless, research director at property data company Cotality, told SBS that while many buyers imagine housing cycles as a clean curve, the reality is usually far less obvious.
“Picking the precise peak and trough of the market is probably more a matter of luck than market aptitude,” he said.
Instead, he said markets tend to move through periods of gradual change and pointed to Sydney’s recent slowdown as an example, where growth momentum eased before values flattened and then moved into more consistent declines.
Lawless said no single indicator tells the full story and buyers should instead watch for changes across a range of measures, including home values and whether declines are starting to slow, listing volumes and stock levels, auction clearance rates, days on market and vendor discounting.
But independent property economist Cameron Kusher told SBS News that economic indicators often move before prices fully recover, but lower clearance rates and longer selling times can indicate buyers and sellers are becoming further apart on price expectations.
“You’ll probably start to see inflation coming down, stock starting to move and consumer sentiment improving,” he said.
Dr Meg Elkins, associate professor in economics at RMIT University, said buyers often focus heavily on avoiding losses, with behavioural economics showing people often fear overpaying more than they value getting the right property.
“It’s the biggest purchasing decision people often make in their lives, so we tend to second-guess ourselves,” she said.
But Elkins said the challenge is housing decisions are rarely just about price, with location, lifestyle, long-term plans and wellbeing also shaping what makes a property worthwhile to the buyer.
“There’s always that FOMO [fear of missing out] bit that comes in, people miss out on the bottom in the same way they miss out on a discount.
“We get very retrospective on all of the things happening around us, but recognising the bottom is usually a hindsight element,” she said.
For buyers worried prices could continue to soften after purchase, experts say resilience matters more than precision.
Rather than trying to pick the exact bottom of the market, economists said buyers should focus on making decisions they can sustain over the long term, including buying below maximum borrowing capacity where possible, keeping a financial buffer and considering how long they expect to hold the property.
Elkins said uncertainty around interest rates and broader cost-of-living pressures has made stretching finances riskier.
Kusher said buyers should remember housing is typically a long-term asset, and urged them to research which types of homes tend to retain value and avoid making decisions based solely on short-term price movements.
“If you’re planning to hold the asset for five to 10 years, a moderate fall in prices may not matter as much,” he said.
Lawless agreed that for most homeowners, market cycles tend to smooth out over time.
For Latham, that does not completely remove the anxiety.
But after two years of waiting, she is starting to think differently.
“There’s so much information around and everyone seems to be saying something different,” she said.
“You’ve got economists saying one thing, real estate agents saying another and sometimes it doesn’t line up with the data I’m seeing.
“I just don’t feel comfortable right now …The journey to finding my home has already been so emotionally exhausting and at times, disheartening.
“I’d hate for the biggest financial decision of my life to end up being a mistake that i have to regret.”
Disclaimer: The information in this article is general in nature and is not intended as financial advice. You should consult with a licensed professional to make the decisions that are right for you.
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Doctors have expressed optimism for Jeremy Clarkson after early detection of his prostate cancer, noting that most cases caught at this stage are now curable.
In the closing episodes of Clarkson’s Farm’s fifth season, released recently, the well-known broadcaster disclosed his diagnosis of what he described as ‘aggressive’ cancer.
The episodes captured an emotional Clarkson, aged 66, sharing the difficult news with his co-stars Charlie Ireland and Kaleb Cooper, who manage the Diddly Squat Farm alongside him in the Cotswolds.
On the Amazon Prime Video series, filmed between late 2024 and September 2025, Clarkson recounted receiving his diagnosis in May of the previous year. He explained to Kaleb that 10 percent of his prostate, the area affected by cancer, was already ‘dead.’
Following his diagnosis, Clarkson began treatment and underwent surgery in August, with the series concluding on a suspenseful note as he was urgently taken back to the hospital.
Consultant clinical oncologist Professor Joe O’Sullivan, professor of radiation oncology at Queen’s University Belfast said it was a positive that the cancer had been diagnosed early.
He told the Daily Mail: ‘Clarkson is lucky to have caught it at this early stage. Had it been picked up later, he’d be facing a much worse diagnosis, and it might have even been too late.
‘As with most cancers, the earlier you catch prostate cancer the better. As time goes on, the more likely it is to spread and that is particularly true of aggressive cancers, like Clarkson’s.
‘Increasingly, we are getting better at treating localised prostate cancer – irrespective of how ‘aggressive’ it is. We can now cure the vast majority of these with radiation or surgery.
Jeremy Clarkson was visibly emotional as he revealed his devastating cancer diagnosis in the latest episodes of his Prime Video show Clarkson’s Farm
Taking to Instagram ahead of the release of the final episodes overnight, Clarkson revealed in an emotional video that they are a ‘really, really difficult watch’
He shared the news with shaken co-stars Charlie and Kaleb Cooper during a scene on the show
‘But usually when cancer spreads, it becomes incurable. Being overweight, and having a larger waistline, is a risk factor for prostate cancer – there’s no doubt about it at all.
‘Leading a generally healthy lifestyle, so cutting back on saturated fat and alcohol, eating well and exercising – as well as getting high cholesterol down – will reduce the risk of prostate cancer. We know rates of the disease are higher where there is more obesity. These are well-established facts.’
Clarkson has been seen in public several times in recent months – including supporting his Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir at Britain’s Got Talent when they won the ITV show’s final last month; and making an appearance at the Cheltenham Festival in March.
He also attended the National Television Awards at The O2 Arena last September when Clarkson’s Farm won the Factual Entertainment prize, appearing with fellow cast members on stage. This was just one month after he underwent an operation.
The final episode of his show concluded with the presenter telling viewers: ‘If this is all successful I’ll see you for season six and if it isn’t I won’t. Take care everyone.’
Clarkson was talking about plans for the upcoming harvest with Kaleb and Charlie when the broadcaster dropped the bombshell news on them.
After establishing the farm’s crops will be ready for harvest at the end of July, Clarkson exhales and says: ‘F***’.
As Kaleb asks if he is ‘going away’, Clarkson leans back into his chair and, while struggling to keep his composure, tells the shell-shocked pair: ‘Yep. I’ve got cancer.’
A disbelieving Kaleb quickly says back: ‘No, you haven’t. Where?’ to which Clarkson says: ‘Where it is of no concern of anybody. I’ve known since May.’
The father-of-three goes on to reveal he has been diagnosed with an ‘aggressive’ form of cancer and will have to take time off during the harvest.
Clarkson was seen supporting his Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir at Britain’s Got Talent when they won the ITV show’s final last month
Clarkson also made an appearance to watch the racing at the Cheltenham Festival in March
Clarkson attended the National Television Awards at The O2 Arena last September, appearing with fellow cast members on stage. This was just one month after he underwent an operation
While telling Kaleb and Charlie the news, Clarkson says: ‘I had a medical, you remember back in May. I disappeared off the other week and I had a biopsy and it is cancer and it’s aggressive, but it’s really early so the treatment will be, you know.
‘I was praying we could get the harvest done and then I could go and get some treatment but it’s going to be slap bang in the middle.’
Meanwhile, a tearful Kaleb – who is seen wiping his eyes during the conversation – throws his support behind him, saying: ‘Look after yourself, you go and do… if you need anything you just ring me.’
Clarkson reveals that treatment includes an operation right in the middle of harvest time, and that as a result his body will be ‘out of action for a little while’, adding that he ‘wasn’t thrilled’ at the prospect.
Charlie tells him: ‘I just wish you a very, very speedy recovery.’
He then quickly turns back to harvest arrangements, telling the pair that his girlfriend, Lisa Hogan, will need to take on some of his duties.
The farm faced a desperate race to harvest its barley and wheat before his treatment, with matters complicated by Kaleb’s wife being due to give birth to the couple’s third child.
While carrying out the harvest, Clarkson hails early detection and intervention as the ‘only reason there is any hope’.
‘If I hadn’t have got myself checked out and they hadn’t caught the problem early this could well have been my last harvest. It’s only because they did catch it early there’s any hope. I’ll be harvesting this farm for many, many years to come.’
In a later scene, the presenter says he was given just six days notice ahead of his operation, which took place at a hospital in London on August 4.
In scenes filmed the day before, Clarkson looks nervous as he and Lisa leave the farm. ‘I’ll see you on the flip side,’ he tells Kaleb.
After revealing his diagnosis the programme shows Clarkson in a hospital bed, where he reveals ‘some of the treatment has gone awry’
He told viewers that he would be returning for series six of Clarkson’s farm if ‘all goes well’
Clarkson was seen shaking Kaleb’s hand as he departed the farm after sharing the diagnosis with them
In what were originally the final scenes of the series, Clarkson tells Lisa, Kaleb, Charlie and farmhand Gerald: ‘So we started the year and I had coronary heart disease and ended it with me with cancer.’
He continues: ‘We can dwell as much as we like on all the bad things that have happened on the farm but I think it is better now at the end of the year to focus on things that have happened that are good.’
When asked by Kaleb when they will know if the treatments have worked on the cancer, he replies: ‘I don’t know, I’ve got a blood test today, there’ll be a blood test and then we’ll know.
‘Not for another few weeks. Come on cheer up, it probably did work.’
Clarkson reveals that filming had wrapped after the fireside chat, but matters changed after he was rushed back to hospital. The final episode cuts to an ambulance with blue lights, and then the presenter in a hospital bed, where he reveals things haven’t gone completely to plan.
He says: ‘Some of the treatment has gone awry, let’s say, I’m going to be here for a little while. I’m nil by mouth, I don’t know what’s going to happen.
‘What I wanted to say was if this is all successful I’ll see you for season six and if it isn’t I won’t. Take care everyone.’
Clarkson had hinted beforehand that not all was well, and in a press release ahead of the first episodes of the fifth season, Prime Video ominously warned: ‘In the climactic episodes, things turn dark as bad luck strikes from every direction, causing massive upset and tension in every way possible.’
Taking to Instagram ahead of the release of the final episodes overnight, Clarkson revealed in an openly emotional video that they are a ‘really, really difficult watch.’
After sharing that his lager and cider brand Hawkstone would have an advert ahead of England’s first World Cup match tonight, he continued: ‘Sombre news: Clarkson’s farm.
‘Ordinarily we try to keep the show bucolic and charming and cheerful, but the final two episodes which drop in the middle of the night tonight are, they’re none of those things really, they’re a difficult watch.’
The presenter, 66, previously fell ill with excruciating chest pains in 2024 and was rushed to hospital by ambulance, where doctors discovered one of his arteries was ‘completely blocked’
Becoming visibly emotional, he added: ‘They’re really, really difficult.’
Just two days ago Jeremy was showing off his trademark sense of humour, plugging his beer brand while celebrating British drivers coming first, second and third in the Barcelona Grand Prix.
Clarkson has kept busy since the show was filmed, with production currently underway for the new series of Who Wants to be a Millionaire, which he hosts, while a sixth season of Clarkson’s Farm has been ordered by Prime Video.
Production of the next series is expected to pause to allow Clarkson time to recover.
Broadcaster Piers Morgan tweeted a photo of him with Clarkson today, writing: ‘I was surprised when Jeremy Clarkson texted me on Boxing Day to say how much he liked my Paddy Power ad urging men to get tested for prostate cancer.
‘Now I understand. I wish my old sparring partner all the best with his treatment. Guys, have a PSA test, it may save your life.’
Clarkson’s co-star Gerald Cooper was also treated for prostate cancer and underwent surgery in 2023 – before the show’s producers confirmed in 2024 he was cancer-free.
Clarkson’s diagnosis comes after a difficult couple of years for the broadcaster, who was rushed to hospital in 2024 after suffering from chest pains.
While on the ward, doctors discovered one of his arteries was ‘completely blocked’ with the presenter later saying he had been ‘days from death’.
Fortunately surgeons were able to resolve the issue by inserting a stent – a tiny, expandable mesh tube that is placed in narrow or blocked coronary arteries to restore and aid the flow of blood.
When he returned to work after that health scare in one of the early episodes of the fifth series, Clarkson told Kaleb: ‘I’m back and not dead. The grim reaper will have to wait. It was f***ing close, though.’
The former Top Gear host revealed he first felt unwell in 2024 following a swim in the Indian Ocean while on holiday.
He explained that ‘it wasn’t far, maybe the length of two swimming pools. But when I finally reached the beach, there was more water in my lungs than there is in Lake Superior, and I was mostly dead.’
Clarkson returned to Britain and a ‘sudden deterioration began to gather pace’ with him feeling ‘clammy’, ‘tightness in my chest’, and ‘pins and needles in my left arm.’
This led him to being admitted to hospital where a heart attack was ruled out after he had an electrocardiogram (ECG), blood tests and X-rays.
Following the life-saving surgery, he was warned by doctors that he must make major changes to his lifestyle.
Since it was first released on Amazon Prime in 2021, Clarkson’s Farm has become a huge hit and gone on to have four successful series.
Lincoln County, GA – A member of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners has resigned and entered a guilty plea in relation to charges of child cruelty.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) reported that Cooper Cliatt, a local businessman and commissioner, admitted guilt in Lincoln County Court after being taken into custody by the GBI. This comes after the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office requested an investigation into allegations of child molestation involving Cliatt, whose full name is Hartwell Cooper Cliatt, back in May 2024.
The investigation’s findings were subsequently passed on to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Council of Georgia for further action.
On January 27, 2025, a Lincoln County Grand Jury indicted Cliatt on two counts of child molestation. Following the indictment, Cliatt surrendered to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office the next day. He was later released on a $50,000 bond.
January 27th, 2025, Cliatt was indicted by a Lincoln County Grand Jury on two counts of child molestation. Cliatt turned himself in to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office the following day and later released on a $50,000.00 bond.
According to the GBI, Cliatt pleaded down to Child Cruelty and was sentenced to 10 years probation.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners Office confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Cliatt turned in his resignation from the board Monday morning, June 15th, citing his age, 80-years-old, and a need to spend time with family.
He had continued serving on the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners since his January 2025 arrest.
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — A former pitcher from Mahomet-Seymour High School is advancing his baseball career, moving on to compete at a higher level in college sports.
Alex Bergman, who recently showcased his skills as a Cobra at Parkland College, is set to join the Miami University Redhawks in Ohio this fall. After making a significant impact at Parkland, including a notable appearance at the NJCAA DII World Series this season, Bergman is ready for the challenges of Division I baseball.
Bergman credits his time at Mahomet-Seymour and Parkland for equipping him with the skills needed to thrive at the next level.
“Having a coach who can prepare you for important moments is invaluable,” Bergman said, referring to Parkland’s head coach Zack Pych. “In baseball, it’s all about those critical late-game situations. At Mahomet, there’s a legacy of success with many players advancing, which sets a high standard. That’s what makes it special.”
This year, the Redhawks entered the MAC Tournament as the top seed but faced an early exit after a surprising upset.
While at Mahomet-Seymour, Bergman helped the Bulldogs win two regional titles and one sectional title.
A tragic incident unfolded on a highway in Laredo, Texas, late Tuesday night when a business jet, carrying six individuals, crashed and burst into flames. The crash claimed one life and sparked a chaotic scene as bystanders scrambled to assist those trapped inside the burning aircraft.
In the immediate aftermath, witnesses captured compelling footage and rushed to the scene to offer aid. Some bystanders armed themselves with a sledgehammer and a shovel, using them in desperate attempts to break the cockpit window and pry open the plane’s door to rescue passengers.
The crash occurred on the Loop 20 highway, near the Texas-Mexico border, shortly after 10 p.m., according to Jose Baeza, an investigator with the Laredo Police Department. Authorities are still determining whether the deceased was among those on the plane or someone on the ground.
Dashcam footage shared on social media depicted the dramatic moments as the aircraft barreled down the highway, colliding with a light post before coming to a halt not far from Laredo International Airport.
“It felt like a scene straight out of a movie. I couldn’t believe my eyes,” recounted Zayra Garza, an esthetician who witnessed the crash while driving her colleagues home.
No injuries on the ground were immediately reported, though five officers were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
The plane was a Cessna Citation Latitude twin jet, according to information from FlightAware, an aviation tracking and data company. It departed from Los Cabos International Airport in Mexico at 6:19 p.m.
It’s not clear what caused the crash as it reached Laredo, about 140 miles (225 kilometers) southwest of San Antonio. Laredo International Airport Director Gilberto Sanchez told KGNS TV in Laredo that the plane experienced a mechanical failure. He provided no details.
Video posted to social media showed the plane on its side, smashed into a highway barrier. The tail was ripped from the fuselage and laying mostly intact on a lower-level road beneath where the rescue was taking place.
Garza began shooting video as she approached the scene and then stopped her vehicle across from the crippled jet, which was on fire.
She saw someone inside the plane trying to break the cockpit window to escape. Soon, people got out of their vehicles to try to smash the window from the outside as the fire on the fuselage continues to burn.
Garza’s husband jumped out of their vehicle to help and Garza then saw the door of the plane open. She said three people who looked to be teenagers rushed out, followed by someone who appeared to be a pilot. Another member of the crew tried to pull out a person who seemed to be unconscious.
As smoke billowed from the plane, a firefighter used a small ladder to climb into the aircraft to rescue the remaining passenger, while others shot water out of a hose at the wreckage. Rescuers can be heard calling for a rope as others use rods to hold up the plane door.
Several times, officers helping prop open the door dart away from the plane and double over in coughing fits because of the intense smoke.
“What was worrying me was the fire,” she said. “I was concerned that it could have just exploded at any time.”
This was the third significant aviation accident in as many days. A B-52 crashed Monday during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California and killed all eight people aboard, while on Sunday, 12 people were killed when a plane on a skydiving outing in Missouri crashed.
NetJets said in a statement that the crash involved one of its aircraft and it is working with authorities. NetJets is owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and allows people to buy part ownership in private jets.
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