December 29, 2023 Florida hikers rescued after being lost for hours in alligator-infested swamp, video shows Two hikers were safely rescued by Florida's Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office last weekend after becoming lost in the Cypress Creek Wilderness Preserve.
December 29, 2023 Tennessee worker dies after falling 32 feet at Gatlinburg Convention Center A 66-year-old union worker died at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Tennessee while installing lights on the convention center's ceiling.
December 29, 2023 LIV Golf star Harold Varner III arrested in North Carolina for driving while impaired LIV Golf pro Harold Varner III was arrested for driving while impaired in North Carolina on Thursday night, according to online records.
December 29, 2023 Missing NC girl found inside trap door, Kentucky man charged with kidnapping: reports A teenager reported missing from North Carolina weeks ago was found hidden beneath a trap door in a man's house in Kentucky on Christmas Day, according to multiple reports.
December 29, 2023 Arkansas group advocating for paper ballots resubmits proposal to state attorney general An Arkansas group has resubmitted proposed constitutional amendments to the state attorney general. The amendments aim to mandate paper ballots for elections.
December 29, 2023 Alabama group pushes for medical marijuana program launch in 2024 despite legal hurdles The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is actively working to launch the state's medical marijuana program in 2024 despite delays, according to the group.
December 29, 2023 Louisiana granted power by Biden administration to approve wells storing carbon dioxide The Biden administration has granted Louisiana regulators increased authority to approve carbon capture projects, allowing the state to issue permits for wells.
December 29, 2023 Armed women nationwide refused 'to be victims' in 2023 as gun ownership increases Women from coast to coast have used their firearms to prevent crimes and attacks in 2023, as gun ownership among women has increased in recent years.
December 28, 2023 Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones becomes latest victim of ‘swatting’ incident: ‘I will not be intimidated’ Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has become the latest victim of a swatting incident, expanding the list of lawmakers who have been targeted.
December 28, 2023 Georgia lawmaker appointed to judgeship, triggering special election for House seat Georgia state lawmaker Rep. Barry Fleming has been appointed as a superior court judge in Columbia County. A special election will be required to fill Fleming's House seat.