Father of Georgia school shooter guilty on second-degree murder, additional charges

A Barrow County jury has found 55-year-old Colin Gray guilty on 27 counts — including second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to children — for his role in the 2024 mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Jurors reached their decision in under two hours following a two-week trial. Two additional charges were …

Kristi Noem faces bipartisan criticism over ICE, agency turmoil before the Senate Judiciary Committee

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem endured sharp questioning Tuesday as she appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the first time since two fatal shootings during a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis ignited national outrage. The hearing unfolded against a tense backdrop: a partial shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security amid a funding impasse, …

Ella Langley shares the video for ‘Be Her’

Country breakout Ella Langley has released her latest single, “Be Her,” arriving alongside a striking red-and-black-themed official video, co-directed by Langley and Wales Toney. “Be Her” will appear on Langley’s forthcoming sophomore album, Dandelion, set for release on April 10. The project, crafted with executive producers Miranda Lambert and Ben West, also features the tracks …

“Harry Styles. One Night in Manchester” concert special to air on Netflix

Harry Styles is marking the arrival of his fourth studio album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, with a one-night-only performance in Manchester — and fans around the world will be able to watch it on Netflix. The Netflix release arrives just days before Styles pulls double duty as host and musical guest on Saturday …

‘The Pitt’ renewed for Season 3 on HBO Max

HBO has officially ordered a third season of its acclaimed hospital drama The Pitt. The renewal was revealed by HBO and HBO Max chairman and CEO Casey Bloys during the season two premiere event in Los Angeles, shortly before the debut of Season 2, currently airing. Created by R. Scott Gemmill, the series centers on …

Shinedown announce eighth studio album, 2026 tour

Shinedown have officially unveiled details of their next studio effort, EI8HT, set for release on May 29 through Atlantic Records. The 18-track collection follows 2022’s Planet Zero and features previously issued songs including “Dance, Kid, Dance,” “Three Six Five,” “Killing Fields,” and “Searchlight.” Alongside the album announcement, the band released their new single, “Safe And …

Three Arrested in Drug Bust in Washington County

36-year-old Katherine Smith and 37-year-old Bruce Bailey, both of Baileyville, and 40-year-old Dim Akopian of New Jersey have been arrested. The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says the three people have been charged after a drug bust at a Baileyville motel, Monday, March 2. Police also executed a search warrant at Smith’s apartment in Calais. The …

Georgia Murder Suspect Found and Arrested in Maine

22-year-old Dameon Jaquan Thomas wanted on a State of Georgia warrant for murder, was arrested at a residence in Auburn. The U.S. Marshals Service and the Maine Violent Offender Task Force conducted the arrest. Thomas was also wanted for an additional federal warrant from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for possession of …

Two Arrested After Early-Morning Shooting from Moving Vehicle in Gray

Deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men Tuesday morning, March 3, after witnessing gunfire coming from a passing vehicle on West Gray Road in Gray. Just after 1:00am, while conducting stationary traffic enforcement, a marked sheriff’s cruiser observed muzzle flashes and heard gunshots from a moving vehicle. The deputy promptly initiated a …

Bangor Man Arrested for Threatening and Assault at Local Hotel

Bangor Police arrested 32-year-old Daniel Chapman of Bangor, after officers responded to reports of someone “threatening bodily harm” in a hotel room. From the Bangor Police Department: On Sunday, March 1, at approximately 03:44 a.m., Bangor Police responded to a hotel on Godfrey Blvd after the establishment called and reported an argument in the hallway …