Legal battle continues in Laken Riley case
More than a year and a half after the murder of Laken Riley, legal proceedings against her convicted killer, Jose Ibarra, are still unfolding. While Ibarra is currently serving a life sentence without parole, a court-ordered mental health evaluation could reframe the next phase of the case. Riley, a 22-year-old...
BCSO asking for public’s assistance in locating missing 16-year-old
BURKE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old. According to authorities, Anthony Jordan Reeves, 16, was last seen leaving the 300 block of Longhorn Road at approximately 11:17 P.M. Authorities state that Anthony Reeves was last...
Georgia Mother Killed By Ex In Custody Exchange Days After Being Cleared In Self-Defense...
A 41-year-old Georgia man, Hajir Talebzadeh, is accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife, 41-year-old Melissa Cui Domingo, and her mother, Elizabeth, 74, at a Best Buy parking lot during a custody exchange. Days before her death, Melissa had been cleared of previously shooting Talebzadeh in self-defense. As reported...
Motorcycle driver dead after multi-vehicle accident on Hwy 23 in Burke Co.
UPDATE, 8:48 A.M. – According to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, one person has died after an accident that caused part of Highway 23 to be closed to traffic. Deputies say they responded to a motor vehicle crash wit injuries on Highway 23 between Jack Delaigle Road and Hancock Landing Road on Monday morning around...
One person dead after crash on White Oak Rd. in Appling
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – One person has died after an accident in Appling on Friday. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office states that the crash happened on White Oak Road. According to the police report, the driver, identified by authorities as Mark McCarty, was traveling east on White Oak Road and drifted off...
39-year-old passenger dies in Columbia County crash
APPLING, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 39-year-old woman from Stapleton died in a Columbia County single-vehicle accident, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. The victim, a passenger, was identified as Danielle Walker, according to an accident report. A motorcyclist was killed in a tragic series of events on...
Trojans Lose Close Battle with Eagles in UCSA Invitational
AIKEN, S.C. - The Mount Olive women's volleyball team fell to the Eagles of Carson-Newman in straight sets in the final game of the USCA Invitational hosted by USC Aiken Saturday morning. The Trojans went on a series of runs in the first set that swayed heavily in the beginning....
Church helping others after recovering from Helene
North Georgia police officer recovering after shot in line of duty. A north Georgia police officer who was shot in the line of duty is recovering in the hospital. Richmond County deputies discover body along the Savannah River. Updated: 10 hours ago. Richmond County Sheriff’s Office found a body along...
North Georgia police officer recovering after shot in line of duty
The Saint John United Methodist Church had to leave after the hurricane because a tree fell on the building, heavily damaging their roof. Richmond County deputies discover body along the Savannah River. Updated: 11 hours ago. Richmond County Sheriff’s Office found a body along Riverbend Road that had washed ashore....
Police Seek Help Finding Missing Augusta Man with Medical Conditions
Authorities seek help to locate 27-year-old Atrells Marquez McFadden, missing since September 8. McFadden has health issues, including depression and sickle cell anemia, heightening concerns about his wellbeing. He is described as 5’5″, weighing 145 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes; his clothing at the time...
