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Yahoo
3 days ago
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London man arrested after allegedly weaving in traffic without headlights, taking deputies on chase
LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Laurel County man was arrested Saturday after allegedly recklessly weaving in traffic without any headlights on the Hal Rogers Parkway in the dark and then leading deputies on a chase. According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrested 33-year-old Lyle Hammons on Hal Rogers Parkway near the intersection of US 25 in London after a deputy allegedly tried to stop him, but he continued driving eastbound on Hal Rogers Parkway, nearly hitting a police cruiser. Fayette County Public Schools speaks out on $32K ice cream invoice amid tax hike, spending discourse Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says future FEMA funding could be impacted by cost of 'Big, Beautiful Bill' London man arrested after allegedly weaving in traffic without headlights, taking deputies on chase The department said the vehicle came to an abrupt stop around 7:19 p.m. at the intersection of US 25 in London, and Hammons was arrested. Hammons was charged with reckless driving, wanton endangerment—second degree; disregarding a traffic control device—traffic light; no headlamps; and fleeing or evading police—first degree—motor vehicle. Study shows Kentucky among the poorest states Kentucky's most misspelled word, according to study Drug overdoses see major decline: How Kentucky measures up Hammons was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Community leaders call for OKC police reform after mass arrest
Christian Hammons said he was hanging out with friends when Oklahoma City Police converged on him and others celebrating a birthday on the city's southside — and the next thing he knew, he was being placed in handcuffs with no idea why he was being arrested. "Being in those handcuffs was the worst feeling ... sitting out there in the rain and the hail," the student athlete said at a recent news conference held to discuss the mass arrest of more than 150 people on May 17. "They said I was part of an illegal gathering. Now, I'm questioning if everywhere I go is an illegal gathering." Many clergy and community leaders joined residents like Hammons on Friday at Ebenezer Baptist Church to say that the police department's decision to arrest a large group of people in connection with what the authorities called a "street takeover" for an "illegal speed contest" near SE 66 and Interstate 35 amounted to police overreach and they wanted the Oklahoma City Police Department to be held accountable. Davon Scott Jones, 18, said he worried that his college scholarship would be taken away because he got arrested. He said typically, no one that he hangs out with is doing anything bad. "Is hanging out illegal?" he asked. More: OKC street racing crackdown sparks tensions between police and Black, Hispanic communities The Rev. Derrick Scobey, senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church and an Oklahoma County jail trustee, shared his outrage that police arrested mostly young people and they were booked into the jail. "The 154 people who were arrested, they deserve better ― Oklahoma City deserves better," he said. "The time for leadership certainly is right now. Scobey said he is asking District Attorney Vicki Behenna to refrain from filing charges against the group. He also said if police weren't held accountable for the arrests, he would not support future city initiatives and he would tell others in the Black community not to support them, as well. Oklahoma City Police Capt. Valerie Littlejohn discussed the department's response in light of the criticism. She said illegal drag racing has become a growing problem not just in Oklahoma City but other large cities across the country. "We kind of have the no tolerance response," she said. "There's been times where we've done the citation and release, and a lot of times, these groups tend to migrate to a different location and continue these activities and so it's one of those things where we really want people to understand how serious it can be and how dangerous it can be." Meanwhile, other leaders who spoke included Santa Fe Schools Superintendent Chris Brewster; the Rev. Major L. Jemison, senior pastor of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, and president of the Baptist Ministers Association; the Rev. Christine Byrd, senior pastor of New Life Baptist Church and CJAC board member; and District 1 Oklahoma County Chief Deputy John Pettis. Brewster, who also pastors a church called The Well, said he became incensed when he heard about the arrests. "I think this is simply a massive overreach to what had occurred," he said. More than a dozen young people like Hammons and their family members talked to the media about what happened during the mass arrests. They focused, in particular, about how police officers seemed confused about why they were taking the group to jail and what complaints they would file against them. The coalition will address concerns about the circumstances surrounding these arrests and advocate for accountability, transparency, and fair treatment of the affected young people and their families. Brook Arbeitman, spokesman for District Attorney Vicki Behanna, said that whether they should have been "released or taken to jail is a policy question and the DA's office is not going to comment on OCPD policy." This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OKC leaders want police transparency after mass arrest of teenagers
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Service on Saturday for Homewood-Flossmoor student who died in post-prom crash
The life of the Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior killed in a post-prom crash on the Bishop Ford Freeway May 4 will be celebrated during a service on Saturday. Tom'mya Lyons, or TJ, was remembered by friend Ma'Kiyah Hammons Wednesday as a sweet girl who lit up any room she stepped foot in. 'She was telling everybody that they looked pretty — giving out compliments,' Hammons recalled of Lyons during their prom, which had the theme A Night of Enchanted Elegance. The prom was held from 8 p.m. to midnight the night before at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. Lyons was killed around 4:30 a.m. after prom ended, the sole passenger in the vehicle that crashed on the Sibley Boulevard ramp northbound to Interstate 94. The crash remained under investigation Thursday with Illinois State Police reporting no new information. The 16-year-old male driver of the car was not injured, police said. Since Lyons' death, Hammons said school has felt 'weird.' She most notices Lyons' absence during passing periods, where the two would usually greet each other one the way to their classes. 'I feel like everybody at the school is just taking it slowly,' Hammons said. 'Everybody has some type of relationship with her. We'll always try to remember her every day.' Hammons said she met Lyons during their junior year, becoming close with her and her friend group quickly. She said when she heard the news of her death, she didn't believe it until she checked the location and called Lyons' best friend, who was at the hospital to see her. 'We were both just crying on the phone together,' Hammons said. Noralyn Rivera was hired by Lyons' family just hours ahead of prom to take photos at a sendoff party scheduled for the 18-year-old. She said she formed a bond with Lyons as she captured special moments of her getting ready for prom and interacting with the about 50 family members who showed up to her sendoff party. 'She was very kind to me — the family was very close,' Rivera said. She said she received a phone call from Lyons' mother on the day that Lyons died and that it was 'surreal' capturing some of Lyons' final hours, including photos inside of the car where the crash happened. 'I felt appreciative that I was at the forefront of her mind, and that she knew that I did genuinely care, that I wasn't just there for the job,' Rivera said. Lyons' celebration of life service is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at Calvary Assembly of God, 18620 Governors Highway, Flossmoor, according to a flyer shared on social media. Those looking to send flowers or cards to Lyons' family are asked to mail them to Keith McGee Funeral Home at 300 E. 115th St., Chicago. ostevens@
Chicago Tribune
15-05-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Service on Saturday for Homewood-Flossmoor student who died in post-prom crash
The life of the Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior killed in a post-prom crash on the Bishop Ford Freeway May 4 will be celebrated during a service on Saturday. Tom'mya Lyons, or TJ, was remembered by friend Ma'Kiyah Hammons Wednesday as a sweet girl who lit up any room she stepped foot in. 'She was telling everybody that they looked pretty — giving out compliments,' Hammons recalled of Lyons during their prom, which had the theme A Night of Enchanted Elegance. The prom was held from 8 p.m. to midnight the night before at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. Lyons was killed around 4:30 a.m. after prom ended, the sole passenger in the vehicle that crashed on the Sibley Boulevard ramp northbound to Interstate 94. The crash remained under investigation Thursday with Illinois State Police reporting no new information. The 16-year-old male driver of the car was not injured, police said. Since Lyons' death, Hammons said school has felt 'weird.' She most notices Lyons' absence during passing periods, where the two would usually greet each other one the way to their classes. 'I feel like everybody at the school is just taking it slowly,' Hammons said. 'Everybody has some type of relationship with her. We'll always try to remember her every day.' Hammons said she met Lyons during their junior year, becoming close with her and her friend group quickly. She said when she heard the news of her death, she didn't believe it until she checked the location and called Lyons' best friend, who was at the hospital to see her. 'We were both just crying on the phone together,' Hammons said. Noralyn Rivera was hired by Lyons' family just hours ahead of prom to take photos at a sendoff party scheduled for the 18-year-old. She said she formed a bond with Lyons as she captured special moments of her getting ready for prom and interacting with the about 50 family members who showed up to her sendoff party. 'She was very kind to me — the family was very close,' Rivera said. She said she received a phone call from Lyons' mother on the day that Lyons died and that it was 'surreal' capturing some of Lyons' final hours, including photos inside of the car where the crash happened. 'I felt appreciative that I was at the forefront of her mind, and that she knew that I did genuinely care, that I wasn't just there for the job,' Rivera said. Lyons' celebration of life service is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at Calvary Assembly of God, 18620 Governors Highway, Flossmoor, according to a flyer shared on social media. Those looking to send flowers or cards to Lyons' family are asked to mail them to Keith McGee Funeral Home at 300 E. 115th St., Chicago.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
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Annual Colossal Sale kicks off at Evangel University
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Evangel University Advocates are hosting its annual Colossal Sale this week to raise money to benefit Evangel students and staff. The annual fundraising sale is made up of donated items and items left behind by students after graduation and the end of classes for the summer. Featuring everything from furniture and clothes to books and games, there is a wide variety of items to choose from. 'The list is endless, but the quality is very good,' said Robert Bartels, a volunteer at the event and the Human Resources Director at Evangel. 'I've been very pleased with the amount of goods that we've had, but the quality of them as well.' David Cameron selected as new Springfield city manager Bartels says they had a line outside the door waiting to get in and see what items this year's sale had in store. There are plenty of volunteers to help you shop and even carry your finds back to your car. 'Everybody is super nice and helpful here,' said Katelyn Hammons, who was shopping at the sale. 'If they notice your hands are getting too full, they'll come and offer to hold items for you. And everything's super clean and organized too, which is nice.' Hammons is an Evangel alumna and comes every year with her sister. She says there are always great finds, and it supports the college she graduated from. 'I have a whole bin over there that they're holding. I don't even remember how much is in there right now,' Hammons said. 'It's a really good selection of items. And if you can't get out and garage sale like on the weekends, this is nice. Like a one-stop kind of location.' East Elementary named one of eight Missouri Gold Star Schools Evangel University Advocates helps fill in the gaps for students and staff. In the past, they helped buy a new kiln for the art department, contributed funds to upgrade the student sand volleyball court, and provided additional materials for some classes. 'We offer grants to our own departments for different projects that they'd like to do stuff that's not in the budget that they'd love to accomplish,' Bartels said. 'Sometimes it's renovation, sometimes it's equipment, sometimes it's putting up a wall where it didn't belong before. So there's all different kinds of things that we've done.' The Colossal Sale started in 1964 and took a break in 2014, but was revived in 2019 and has been going strong since then. Bartels tells me they couldn't do the sale without the help of their many volunteers. The sale will be open to the public: Wednesday, May 14, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 16, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. to noon Friday, all items will be half-priced, and on Saturday, shoppers can fill a provided paper bag with items for $7. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
