Author: Living Legends

UPDATE: The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 46-year-old Timothy Mefford from El Paso. The victim was flown to a Tyler hospital where he is now on life support, the sheriff’s office said. The dispute is suspected to be over a woman who was at the scene. Anyone who was at the scene before police arrived or knows what happened is asked to contact the sheriff’s office. RUSK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Rusk County deputies are investigating after a man was found with a gunshot wound to the head Tuesday night. According to the Rusk County Sheriff’s Office,…

HAWKINS, Texas (KETK) – An East Texas school administrator has been named the 2025 Region 7 Assistant Principal of the Year.  Courtesy of Hawkins ISD The honor was awarded to Lindsay Bell, the vice principal at Hawkins Elementary, by the Texas Elementary of Principals and Supervisors Association. (TEPSA) The award is peer-based and recognizes assistant principals from the 20 TEPSA regions across the state who demonstrate exceptional leadership ability. Dixie Elementary celebrates 100th anniversary on 100th day of school Executive director of TEPSA Harley Eckhart spoke about Bell’s strong leadership abilities and why she was bestowed this honor.  “Lindsay has…

MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas (KETK) — Two Mount Pleasant streets are closed after a man, arrested for a DWI, crashed into a power pole Tuesday night. According to the Mount Pleasant Police Department, officers responded to a wreck and found that a truck had crashed into a power pole, almost cutting it off. Officials identified the driver as Jose Francisco Patino and arrested him for driving while intoxicated. Photos courtesy of Mount Pleasant Police Department Officials said that East 1st Street and Lee Street are closed until the power pole has been replaced in front of the B&A Center. The power…

TRINITY COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — An East Texas man was arrested after reportedly dumping a cat in a box at a gas station in Trinity. According to the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Charles Wayne Jr. Nix on Tuesday around 2:27 p.m. for dumping a cat on 8273 FM 356 at Lawrence Market. Officials said Wayne was caught on video dumping the cat taped up inside a box near the gas pump and driving away. Person of interest identified after man found with gunshot wound to head in Rusk County The cat has since been adopted and Wayne was…

CANTON, Texas (KETK) — A morning house fire in Canton led to the tragic death of a 75-year-old woman. According to Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer, on Jan. 24 at 5:19 a.m., a unit arrived at Linda Raye Jones’ home on 27866 State Highway 64 near Sundance Hall where they found Jones dead inside her home that was engulfed in flames. Officials said the fire began in the garage and spread to the home. Officials determined the house to be a total loss after firefighters were on the scene for five hours. Courtesy of Van Zandt County Fire…

Brandon Gipson Obituary, Death; – A construction worker has tragically lost his life after being struck by a construction vehicle at a worksite near Bellingham, as reported by the Washington State Patrol (WSP). The incident occurred shortly after 9 a.m. on Tuesday when the construction vehicle was reversing along the right shoulder of eastbound Smith Road, while the worker was walking westward on the same shoulder. The collision resulted in the worker’s death, according to WSP. The deceased has been identified as Brandon Gipson, a 42-year-old resident of Ferndale. The 64-year-old operator of the construction vehicle sustained no injuries, as stated…

Brandon Gipson Obituary, Death; – A construction worker has tragically lost his life after being struck by a construction vehicle at a worksite near Bellingham, as reported by the Washington State Patrol (WSP). The incident occurred shortly after 9 a.m. on Tuesday when the construction vehicle was reversing along the right shoulder of eastbound Smith Road, while the worker was walking westward on the same shoulder. The collision resulted in the worker’s death, according to WSP. The deceased has been identified as Brandon Gipson, a 42-year-old resident of Ferndale. The 64-year-old operator of the construction vehicle sustained no injuries, as stated…

Jonathan Carpenter Obituary, Death; – Authorities have confirmed the identity of the individual who lost his life in a firearm-related event in the Upper Valley last week. According to Hartford Police, officers were dispatched to a shooting report on January 19 at Fairbanks Turn. Upon arrival, they discovered Jonathan Carpenter, a 21-year-old resident of Gardner, Massachusetts, suffering from a suspected gunshot wound to the head. He was subsequently transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. Officials have characterized the incident as isolated, indicating that all individuals involved were acquainted with one another; however, they have disclosed…

Michael McKenzie,Darla McKenzie Obituary, Death; – A couple from Roswell lost their lives in a shooting incident in Alabama, with their son-in-law now facing murder charges related to their deaths, as reported by law enforcement officials. Michael McKenzie, aged 72, and Darla McKenzie, aged 68, were fatally shot while visiting their daughter and son-in-law in Alabama. The son-in-law, identified as Christopher Johnson, was reported by WBRC, the sister station of Atlanta News First in Birmingham. Johnson, 38, has been charged with two counts of capital murder. According to the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama, it is believed that an argument…

Janayrah Rivera Obituary, Death;- A suspect has been formally charged in relation to a fatal arson incident that occurred in Springfield in 2023. On the morning of October 16, 2023, emergency services responded to a residential fire on the 100 block of Grover Street. Upon arrival, they discovered flames engulfing the front porch. Firefighters entered the residence and rescued two individuals, who were subsequently transported to Baystate Medical Center. Unfortunately, one of the victims, identified as 18-year-old Janayrah Rivera from Springfield, succumbed to her injuries. Over the past 15 months, local and state authorities conducted a thorough investigation into the incident.…