Author: Living Legends
A quiet Monday night in southwest Atlanta turned tragic as 33-year-old Erica Nicole Sherte lost her life in a fatal shooting at the Harmony Plaza Apartments on Myrtle Avenue. The incident, which occurred around 10:30 p.m., has left the community in shock and mourning, as authorities scramble to piece together the events that led to this senseless act of violence. When Atlanta police arrived at the scene, they found Sherte suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of medical crews, she was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving family, friends, and neighbors grappling with the sudden loss of a…
KANSAS CITY — In a tragic turn of events early Tuesday morning, 23-year-old Darrell McKelby was fatally stabbed in a domestic altercation at a residence on the 500 block of Quincy Avenue. Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) Officer Alayna Gonzalez confirmed the identity of the victim, painting a somber picture of yet another violent incident in the city. The call to police came just before 2 a.m., alerting them to a disturbance involving a knife. Upon arrival, officers were met with an open door and several individuals outside urging them to enter the home. Inside, they discovered McKelby, who had…
In the quiet evening of February 4th, around 10:30 p.m., the tranquility of New Albany, Ohio, was shattered by the chilling reality of an active shooter situation at the KDC/ONE manufacturing facility on Smith’s Mill Road. The New Albany Police Department (NAPD) was swift to respond to the alarming reports, entering a scene that would soon be marked by tragedy and chaos. The incident has left one person dead within the confines of the building, a stark reminder of the fragility of workplace safety. Five other individuals were not as fortunate to escape unharmed; they were rushed to local hospitals,…
GLADEWATER, Texas (KETK) — Gladewater ISD’s head football coach and athletic director announced on Tuesday morning he has resigned. Coach Jonny Louvier, who has been head football coach since 2020, has now accepted a position with TeamFunded that helps organizations reach their fundraising needs. “I will forever be grateful for my time here,” Louvier said. “I grew up a Bear and am very excited for my kids to do the same, but at this time in my life I want to do it as a community member who supports and helps Gladewater ISD.” Arp recognizes Cowboys linebacker, former Tigers star…
PANOLA COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Officials have located hundreds of child pornography images at an East Texas house while conducting a search warrant. Arrest records reveal former East Texas pastor used church office to sexually abuse children Panola County deputies were contacted by the Louisiana State Police regarding an active investigation into child phonography that involved a Panola county resident. Officials obtained a search warrant and on Tuesday, Panola County authorities alongside Bossier Parish investigators executed the warrant at a residence on CR 3342. “Multiple electronic devices containing hundreds of images of child sexual abuse material were seized for lab…
HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — An elderly East Texas man was arrested on Tuesday following an ongoing investigation into crack-cocaine trafficking in Harrison County. According to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, officers searched a home on 329 Floyd Evans Road where they found crack-cocaine on the property. Photos courtesy of Harrison County Sheriff’s Office During the search, officials said they identified the property owner as 72-year-old James Earl Rudd who has an extensive criminal record, including prior convictions for drug trafficking and homicide. Man injured after an officer-involved shooting in Harrison County on Monday night Rudd was arrested for the…
POLK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — A man accused of stabbing his girlfriend and then covering her body with tree branches in nearby woods was sentenced on Jan. 13. The Polk County District Attorney’s office said they began to prepare for DeAndre Shermail Wright’s trial, who is accused of killing Jasmine Muldoon. The State and the defendant could not reach a sentencing deal. Arrest records reveal former East Texas pastor used church office to sexually abuse children Mugshot of DeAndre Shermail Wright, courtesy of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office However, after a conversation with family members and considering the emotional impact…
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Smith County Commissioners voted on Tuesday afternoon to honor the memory of two firefighters who were killed in the line of duty while battling a house fire in 2007. The court voted to rename a portion of FM 2493, or Old Jacksonville, as the “Captain Kevin Williams and Firefighter Austin Cheek Memorial Highway” in memory of the two firefighter who died after responding to a house fire. The Noonday Volunteer Fire Department crew, including Williams and Cheek, responded to a house fire located at 20188 FM 2493 on Aug. 3, 2007 at around 1:35 a.m.…
KARNACK, Texas (KETK) — One man was injured in Harrison County after an officer-involved shooting occurred Monday evening. According to the Harrison County Sherriff’s Office, around 7:12 p.m. their communications office received a 911 call regarding a white male trying to enter into a home on Pine Island Rd. Officers reported hearing a man yelling in the background as the situation unfolded through the phone. While deputies were enroute, the person who called 911 informed them the man had successfully entered the home and had a gun. Everyone inside the home were able to escape safely to a neighboring property…
LINDALE Texas (KETK) – Love Mercy International, a Lindale based nonprofit, is continuing their efforts to help those struggling after the Los Angeles Fires. The organization offers relief to victims of natural disasters locally and internationally. John Talenga, a member of Love Mercy International, is going above and beyond to help those in California. Talenga instantly knew he had to do something to help those impacted. While thousands of lives have been turned upside down in California and changed for the worst, Talenga is making a major change in his life to help others by moving him and his family to…