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8-year-old in Madisonville died from fentanyl intoxication, not allergic reaction to strawberries

An eight-year-old boy in Madisonville died from fentanyl intoxication last month, after officials initially believed it to be from an allergic reaction to strawberries from a school fundraiser.

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KYTC updates on eclipse traffic conditions

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) personnel are monitoring traffic along US 41, Interstate 69 and Interstate 24, along with other routes through our local Kentucky counties as eclipse viewers joint with normal afternoon traffic to exit the region. Officials say traffic crossing the Twin Bridges from Indiana headed south is heavy with some delays as vehicles make their way through the US 41 strip in Henderson. As traffic clears the strip headed south onto I-69, traffic volumes are slightly higher than normal but moving smoothly.

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3 arrested in connection to fentanyl overdose of 21-year-old Sulphur Springs man

HOPKINS COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office said they have arrested three suspects in connection to the death of a 21-year-old man. According to a release, on Dec. 23, 2023 officers found Brayden Wooten, 21 of Sulphur Springs, was found dead at his residence. The cause of death was reportedly ruled as […]

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3 East Texas parks awarded over $700k in grants

AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPWC) awarded $20.6 million to local parks and $735,590 of that has gone to three East Texas communities. In a release, TPWC said the grants are awarded to “to help create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities.” In the city of Sulphur Springs, Buford Park received […]

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Cumby school evacuates due to 'unknown' odor

CUMBY, Texas (KETK) – Students and faculty of Cumby Collegiate High School were evacuated from campus on Tuesday. According to the district, an odor was detected with an unknown cause. Firefighters from Hopkins County and Cumby are on the scene, along with Atmos and HVAC technicians. “All faculty and students have been evacuated for their […]

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