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A weekend winter storm accident on Buckeye Ridge in Marshall, NC, left 76-year-old Hugh Blomeke dead after a UTV crash over an embankment. Madison County Sheriff’s Office responders pronounced him dead at the scene. The sheriff urged caution during severe weather and offered safety tips for winter driving and outdoor activity, including wearing proper cold-weather gear and carrying emergency supplies.
Madison County in Central New York is experiencing a water shortage due to a major pipe rupture, prompting residents and businesses to reduce water usage during Christmas week, with officials urging conservation efforts and implementing restrictions to prevent the system from running dry.
A 79-year-old man from Madison County, George Caswell Baker Jr., has died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis, marking the first recorded human case of the disease in the area. Baker was a long-time volunteer firefighter and was hospitalized last week with the disease.
Madison County reported its first human case of eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), a severe mosquito-borne disease, with the infected person hospitalized. The health department urges residents to take preventive measures such as wearing protective clothing, using insect repellent, and eliminating standing water to reduce infection risk, as there is no vaccine or treatment for EEEV.
Madison County reports its first human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a rare but deadly mosquito-borne virus that attacks the brain, with no available vaccine or treatment, highlighting ongoing public health concerns about mosquito-borne diseases in Central New York.
Mosquitoes in Madison County tested positive for Jamestown Canyon Virus, a mosquito-borne disease that can cause symptoms ranging from mild flu-like illness to severe neurological conditions, though no human cases have been reported yet.
A serious crash involving a Greyhound bus on Highway 70 East in Madison County resulted in a mass casualty incident with 39 patients, about 29 of whom required ambulance transport; residents are advised to avoid the area as emergency crews respond.
Gov. Tate Reeves is set to call a second Special Legislative Session to finalize a $10 billion economic development project in Madison County, Mississippi, which will lead to the creation of two hyperscale data center complexes and 1,000 jobs. Additionally, Reeves recently signed three measures into law for a $1.9 billion economic project in northern Mississippi, paving the way for an electric battery plant for commercial vehicles in Marshall County.
The Nebraska State Patrol arrested 28-year-old Tiffany Robinson of Plainview following a pursuit in Norfolk, Nebraska. Robinson was observed speeding and refused to stop when a trooper attempted a traffic stop. She led the trooper on a high-speed chase before losing control of her vehicle and crashing into a ditch. Robinson was taken into custody without further incident and faces multiple charges, including outstanding warrants.
One person was shot in a road rage incident near a bank in Madison County, Alabama. The victim was taken to Huntsville Hospital Trauma Services in stable condition. The incident involved shots fired between two vehicles, and the Madison County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating.
Madison County Clerk Kenny Barger addresses an issue with the voting machines where selecting a candidate's name in a little box on the ballot screen would actually select the option above it. Barger advises voters to click directly on the candidate's name in the big box and verify their selections before scanning the ballot. Signs are posted at each machine explaining the process, and anyone experiencing issues can ask for help. Despite the issue, there has been a significant and steady voter turnout throughout the day.
A case of bird flu has been confirmed at a poultry farm in Madison County, Arkansas. The farm has been placed under quarantine, and nearby poultry flocks are being tested. The avian influenza, H5N1, does not affect poultry meat or egg products. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has designated specific areas as possible boundaries and recommends keeping free-range or backyard poultry covered or inside structures to prevent contamination from migratory birds. People who notice sick birds or unusual deaths in their flocks can contact the department for assistance.
Eight individuals have been arrested in connection with eleven auto burglaries in Madison County, Mississippi. The burglaries were part of a larger crime spree occurring in Oxford and other areas of North Mississippi. The investigation led to the arrest of two individuals in Richland, Mississippi, and three women in Hattiesburg. Additional suspects were located and arrested in Alabama. Multiple law enforcement agencies collaborated in capturing the suspects.
A man in Madison County, Alabama, was killed when the bicycle he was riding, which was being towed by a riding lawnmower, was struck by a car. The operator of the lawnmower was also injured in the collision. The incident occurred on Arnold Road, and an investigation is ongoing.
Two people were killed and two others injured in an officer-involved shooting in Madison County, Mississippi. The incident began as a domestic disturbance and escalated when officers arrived at the scene. One victim died from their injuries, while the conditions of the other victims are unknown. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is collecting evidence related to the incident.