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The sophomore linebacker for the Gamecocks has literally lived inside the football facility.

Today Mostly cloudy skies early then heavy thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High around 80F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%.. Tonight Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms mainly during the evening. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Low 64F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%. Updated: July 17, 2021 @ 10:17 am

The Mesa Police Department says six men were arrested during a recent child sex crimes undercover operation.

Undercover child sex crimes operation results in 6 arrests, Mesa Police say By Kenneth Wong The six suspects arrested as part of an undercover operation targeting child sex crimes and human trafficking. (Photo Courtesy: Mesa Police Department) MESA, Ariz. - Officials with the Mesa Police Department say six people have been arrested following a multi-agency undercover operation that targets child sex crimes and human trafficking. According to a statement released on March 31, Mesa Police partne...

Updated: 5:04 PM MST March 31, 2021 MESA, Ariz. — The Mesa Police Department announced that six arrests were made after an undercover operation targeting child and human sex trafficking.  "Operation Leather Mitt" was carried out by the Mesa Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations and the Attorney General’s Office. Police say the suspects solicited and/or brokered deals for various sex acts and were arrested.   The suspects in this ranged in age from 21 to 56 ye...

IRONTON — An Ohio woman was sentenced to three years in prison this week in Lawrence County Common Pleas Court on a drug trafficking charge.

IRONTON — A Columbus, Ohio, man was charged with involuntary manslaughter, among other charges, for giving another inmate at the Lawrence County Jail fentanyl that led to his death. James Edward Lee Thomas, 25, was indicted earlier this week on charges of involuntary manslaughter, illegal conveyance of prohibited items onto the grounds of a detention facility, possession and trafficking of 27 grams of fentanyl, possession of cocaine and possession of a controlled substance. Thomas was arre...