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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Recent prison escapes and jailbreaks ‘nothing new': Ex-sheriff
(NewsNation) — The recent prison escapes and jailbreaks in Arkansas and New Orleans over the last month have now put a spotlight on the system and its failures. Rick Singleton, former Lauderdale County sheriff in Mississippi, says both incidents shouldn't surprise anyone. 'It's nothing new. It's always happened and always will,' he said. 'County jails are just not as secure as state prisons. There are just a lot of factors that go into an escape like this.' Grant Hardin believed to still be in same area as prison escape The Arkansas and New Orleans incidents are prompting people to take a closer look at the outdated facilities and staffing issues facing the American prison system as a whole. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, employee retention has sharply decreased, with 30% of workers leaving each year. Singleton feels county officials need to start taking the prisons more seriously and not treating corrections like the 'stepchild of law enforcement and politics.' 'Everyone wants everyone locked up, but they don't want to have to pay for it,' added Singleton. 'The funding has always been an issue. The pay is not good at all for corrections deputies. When I went into office, I had deputies selling blood to pay their bills. The pay was so bad.' Singleton, who headed the manhunt of one of the biggest jailbreaks back in 2022, when corrections officer Vicky White helped violent felon Casey White escape from an Alabama jail, acknowledged the Hardin escape case is tremendously challenging for authorities in Arkansas as the days pass. Bloodhounds hunting 'Devil in the Ozarks' fugitive are seen as key part of manhunt 'He knows what's going on on the other end,' Singleton said. 'He knows what the investigators are doing, having that knowledge. He's in a better position to avoid some of those pitfalls that these guys fall into typically.' Singleton is confident that Hardin will eventually be apprehended. Eight out of the 10 inmates who escaped in New Orleans have been captured. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Greensboro parents accused in 16-month-old's death face judge in first appearance on murder charges
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Two Greensboro parents accused of appeared before a judge on Wednesday to face new first-degree murder charges. In court, prosecutors shared disturbing new details about the child's condition. 'Something out of a movie:' Greensboro man shot AR-style rifle at Myrtle Beach police in chase, police say 'This child was taken to the medical examiner's office in Chapel Hill. The medical examiner noted that she looked to be a victim of chronic intentional child abuse,' said the prosecutor. Nykiah Singleton, 25, and Berry Williams, 30, appeared virtually before Judge Bill Davis for the first time on new murder charges tied to the November death of their daughter, Alexis. Singleton was seen crying and distraught during the first appearance. Alexis was just 16 months old when she was found unresponsive at a home on Kenneth Road around 3:49 p.m. on Nov. 6. She died on the scene. Prosecutors said the medical examiner noted the 16-month-old had bruises on her head and body. 'We did get his autopsy back, which noted about 10 different head injuries on this child, internal, old and new,' the prosecutor said. Before the child's death, prosecutors said the child had been in foster care in Georgia and was returned to Singleton's custody. She weighed 16 pounds when she was back in Singleton's care and had lost nearly half her weight by the time of her death. 'At her time of death. She weighed 10 pounds and was a victim of physical abuse. So, as such, all of these charges were taken out as soon as the district attorney's office got that autopsy back,' said the prosecution. The judge ruled that both Singleton and Williams will be held without bond. The two have another child. In court, it was brought up that Williams has another matter with DSS involving the surviving child. Neighbors who live near the home on Kenneth Road said the case has rattled this quiet Greensboro neighborhood. 'There was crime scene units and a very large presence. … It was on super lockdown for a while. We don't see stuff like that ever over here,' said Alex Cook, a neighbor. Cook grew up on Kenneth Road and says her family knows the homeowner. She said she never saw Singleton or Williams interact much with neighbors and had no idea children were living there. 'It was super quiet over there. We're familiar with the owner of the house. He's super nice. He wasn't there at the time, as far as I'm aware. Is someone related to him? But we never really saw them coming and going. It was always very quiet. Like either they were there or they weren't,' said Cook. Both Singleton and Williams' next court dates are set for July 23 at the Guilford Country Courthouse. At some point the state will have a Rule 24 hearing in superior court for both on this charge, which will determine if this case qualifies for the death penalty. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Mercury
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Mercury
Gunnedah preview, best bets, inside mail for Sunday, May 25, 2025
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Trainer Scott Singleton's 400th winner, Fiorsum Fred, could go from Highway winner to Gunnedah Cup to potential Big Dance participant should he be successful in the town feature. The son of Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente was the first leg of a Highway/Dark Jewel Classic double for Singleton at the annual Scone stand-alone. The emphatic Highway win of Fiorsum Fred propelled his trainer to a milestone, both welcomed but not entirely unexpected. 'It didn't surprise me that he won,' Singleton said. 'It might have surprised me a little bit that it was easy work for him. 'He had his ears pricked the last furlong.' There are 163 days until the first Tuesday in November and even further from a current Highway winner to Big Dance winner but Singleton is looking no further away than the Gunnedah Cup. 'Even with the Big Dance eligibility it is just a suitable race for him,' Singleton said. 'I think he'd be in that sort of race right up to his eyeballs if he gets the run right.' Jenny Duggan will steer Fiorsum Fred in his Cup quest, she'll also have the reins of stablemate Insightful Award who tackles the Pursehouse Rural Country Boosted Benchmark 58 Showcase Handicap (1250m). A daughter of Cox Plate winner Shamus Award, Insightful Award was a six lengths winner at home at Scone on March 4. She clocked in midfield at Quirindi at her most recent appearance but lost few admirers despite her somewhat costly defeat. 'She just got a bit too far back there last start and had to scout wide,' said Singleton. 'It was actually not a bad run, a better run that it will look on paper. 'I had a quick look at it and I didn't think it looked an overly deep race. 'I think she would be well in a race like that, particularly from a good gate.' Singleton's remaining runner of the Gunnedah Cup undercard is the speedy Outishka whose sole visit to the venue prior to this weekend saw her run her rivals off their legs to win a 900m Class 1 by five lengths. The daughter of Canonbury Stakes runner-up Outreach will no doubt find this assignment considerably easier than her May 7 mission at the midweeks where she beat one home but with excuses. 'I thought it was a pass mark,' Singleton said. 'She got taken on from the get-go and they were already going too quick so she was entitled to stop I thought. 'She had to go down there, and even though we claimed, she had topweight so she will carry less weight at Gunnedah. 'Back to country grade and those tracks like Moree and Gunnedah, places that she has run well at in the past, are her go.' Outishka wears a familiar set of colours; those of her breeder Dr Max Kowalczuk, and her two most famous equine relatives. One of those was Singleton and Kowalczuk's Hawkesbury Guineas winner, Shazee Lee. The other was Melody Again, now also known as the reigning Group 3 Dark Jewel winner. SHAYNE O'CASS' TOP SELECTIONS BEST BET Race 4 No.14: TROUNCE Million dollar yearling who should be able to play a prominent part in the outcome. NEXT BEST Race 1 No.1: GEMOLOGIST Comfortable winner of the Star Kingdom debut. Drawn 1 and Aaron Bullock again. VALUE BET Race 5 No. 14: FULL COMMITMENT Reliable type who sent out all the right signals first-up that a win was close by. QUADDIE Race 5: 5, 6, 14 Race 6: 1, 6, 9 Race 7: 4, 8 Race 8: 1, 10 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW Aaron Bullock will be short odds to win another TAB Jockeys Challenge. Aaron Bullock looks set for a good day at Gunnedah. Picture: Getty Images INSIDE MAIL - GUNNEDAH RACE 1: ULTRA LUBRICANTS 2YO SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1000m GEMOLOGIST (1) knocked off a $1 million yearling, namely Jet, when winning the coveted Star Kingdom at Muswellbrook on debut. Happily for trainer Mark Minervini, the son of Graff drew barrier 1 that day and has gate 1 of (max) 11 here with Aaron Bullock again. The Kris Lees pairing, CORNERBACK (2) and FORGING AHEAD (3), are both well-bred two-year-olds whose trials indicate that they won't be maidens for long. Bet: Cosmologist to win, box trifecta 1, 2, 3, 8 RACE 2: COURTHOUSE HOTEL COUNTRY BOOSTED SHOWCASE MAIDEN HANDICAP 1250m INJAIR (14) started out in Victoria where he did some good things without winning. He is in fact still a maiden after 16 starts but he hasn't run a bad race in his seven runs for Gunnedah trainer Gavin Groth. Resumes off a trial win here 11 days ago. CURRUMBIN ALLEY (1) is a Vancouver gelding out of a Savabeel mare so there's a bit to look forward to. Kicks off in a winnable race from a good draw and Bullock riding. Bet: Injair each-way, quinella 1, 14 RACE 3: H&M REFRIGERATION BENCHMARK 58 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 2150m HIDEYO (11) gave a very good account of herself at her first run past the mile when she closed off rapidly to be beaten a neck in a 2000m Benchmark 58 at Mudgee on May 11. This is 2150m so in some ways is even more suitable. Same jockey, same (great) barrier too. NATURE BOY (1) has won his 119th and 120th starts - wow. How can you knock a horse on a hat-trick and with Gunnedah form. DESCENDING MIST (2) has finished runner-up in all visits to this venue. Bet: Hideyo each-way RACE 4: DONOGHUE VALUATIONS SHOWCASE SUPER MAIDEN PLATE 1400m TROUNCE (14) has the honour and distinction of being a million dollar baby. He was knocked down for seven figures at Easter, mostly because she is an I Am Invincible half-sister to Oakleigh Plate winner Booker. This is her first run for Kris Lees. Her debut run for Ciaron Maher was passable. Won a trial on May 7. IT'S A WRITTEN (8) is quite a reliable mare; seems like 1400m is suitable to her strengths. Neville Begg-bred RESUME (12) has looked the part in her trials. Bet: Trounce to win, box First 4 Nos. 5, 8, 12, 13, 14 RACE 5: COOL BLUE ICE CLASS 1 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1400m FULL COMMITMENT (14) has a win and five placings from 10 starts. Worth noting that she has a couple of fourths and a fifth there too, just to say that she almost never runs a bad race. Runner-up at her only Gunnedah start and hit the line hard, first-up over 1280m; 1400m today. WILLINGA KARISMA (6) has 'a winning draw' here if she is good enough to take advantage, which she certainly seems to be. OAKFIELD MERCURY (5) won in debut at this track and this trip on May 5. Bet: Full Commitment each-way, box trifecta 5, 6, 12, 14 RACE 6: HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUTOSMART DOM LIGHTNING SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1000m ZAKOR (9) has posted four wins and nine placings from 27 starts which is an admirable strike-rate but could have been even better with a bit of luck on his side. He finished off last campaign with a win at Muswellbrook and a second at Wyong. Clayton Gallagher a key and welcome booking. IRON HAT (6) is somewhat similar to Zakor in that luck hasn't always been on his side. He is quite a formidable sprinter when things do go his way. OAKFIELD DUKE (1) has a lot going for him. Bet: Zakor each-way, Daily Double 1st leg 9, 2nd Leg 10 RACE 7: ***BIG DANCE ELIGIBILITY*** ULTRAFLEET & MANNION DRILLING GUNNEDAH SHOWCASE CUP 1600m FIORSUM FRED (8) has finished on the podium at 10 of his 19 starts. An even more impressive example of his talent, versatility and placement is that the son of the Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente has won from 1000m to 1600m. Even so, when it is all said and done, he's a miler from nose to tail. These Oakfield horses have been absolutely on fire right across the board for a while now it seems. Enter OAKFIELD PRINCE (4) who won at Newcastle last start with 61.5kg and Aaron Bullock on his back. He doesn't look too badly treated here. Bet: Fiorsum Fred to win, quinella 4,8 RACE 8: PURSEHOUSE RURAL COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1250m ATENTA (10) is a blue blood of sizeable proportions being the sixth foal of the mighty Streama. This daughter of Lonhro had trialled rather well prior to her debut at Muswellbrook on May 2 which she won handily, beating Naftali. Such a hard thing to win next time out for most horses but may be up to the task aided by the favourable draw. The 'best' NYALI SANDS (1) would just about have all these others covered. Just on the ratings; she is 67 and the next best is 62. Bet: Atenta to win, Nyali Sands to place BEST BETS GUNNEDAH BEST BET Race 4 No.14: Trounce Million dollar yearling who should be able to play a prominent part in the outcome. NEXT BEST Race 1 No.1 : Gemologist Comfortable winner of the Star Kingdom debut. Drawn 1/Bullock again. BEST VALUE Race 5 No. 14: Full Commitment Reliable type who sent out all the right signals first-up that a win was close by. QUADDIE Race 5: 5,6,14 Race 6: 1,6,9 Race 7: 4,8 Race 8: 1,10 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW Aaron Bullock will be short-odds to win another TAB Jockeys Challenge.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Trendies Awards 2025: Hyundai, Goibibo, The Singleton steal the show
The third edition of the Trendies Awards by ET Brand Equity celebrated brands and agencies who created viral moments, made content their main character, used digital strategies to drive business, collaborated with creators to build their stories, and everything in between. The Trendies Awards, held in Mumbai, recognized and celebrated excellence in influencer marketing and social media marketing . 91 winners were awarded across 70 categories. Hyundai India picked up three awards for its campaign titled 'Samarth'. The auto-major also took home the title of 'Influencer Marketing Brand of the Year'. The creative minds at Havas Play fueled the brand's success. Goibibo grabbed three awards for its campaign 'Goibibo' featuring Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor Khan aka Bebo in a nostalgic avatar. The brand also got the 'Social Media Brand of The Year' award. The Singleton from the house of Diageo won two awards - one for its social festive campaign 'Gifting with Shibani' and the other for the 'This Will Be Good' campaign in Industry Awards. The Singleton was also 'Social Media Brand of The Year' and 'Brand Community of the Year'. The creative force of Enormous Brands were behind these winning campaigns. Viraj Naik was the 'Influencer Of The Year'. Dolly Shah, who is a clinical cosmetologist and skincare creator, became the 'Mid-Tier Influencer' of the year. Among agencies and platforms, NOFILTR Social was selected as the 'Boutique Influencer Marketing Agency'; Sociohub was chosen as the 'Mid-Sized Influencer Marketing Agency'; Barcode Entertainment got the 'Large Influencer Marketing Agency' of the year title; KlugKlug was the winner of the 'Influencer Marketing Platform' of the year; Qoruz received the award for 'Influencer Marketing Technology' of the year; and ChtrSocial was named the 'Social Media Agency Of The Year - Rising Star'. Other leading brands that won were Maruti Suzuki, L'Oréal, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, Amazon India, Meta, Google, Asian Paints, Kia, HSBC, Nestle, Raymond, Thums Up, Puma, Bumble, Dabur, among others. The Trendies Awards were evaluated by 50 distinguished jury members who are India's top marketers, content specialists, and digital evangelists. For further details about the awards and the process visit:
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL scouts are raving about Auburn WR Eric Singleton
NFL scouts are raving about Auburn WR Eric Singleton Could Singleton end Auburn's five-year first round drought? Auburn football has not produced a first-round NFL draft pick since 2020. However, their luck could change in the 2026 draft. Auburn EDGE rusher Keldric Faulk is projected to end Auburn's skid. Still, another teammate could join him in the first round as NFL Rookie Watch sheds light on Georgia Tech wide receiver transfer Eric Singleton. NFL Rookie Watch recently profiled Singleton and provided a quality evaluation that will excite Auburn fans. NFL Rookie Watch says he "might be the nastiest route runner in the 2026 NFL draft class" and gave him the title of "route artist." NFL Rookie Watch also shared that several NFL scouts believe that Singleton could be a top-five wide receiver in next year's NFL draft class, with one scout comparing him to young NFL stars Devonta Smith of the Philadelphia Eagles and Calvin Ridley of the Tennessee Titans. NFL Rookie Watch also alerted fans that Singleton could be the fastest receiver this season with a clocked 40-yard dash time of 4.2 seconds. Singleton joins Auburn's roster after leading Georgia Tech in receiving yards the last two seasons, posting 714 and 754 yards respectively with nine total scores. Last season, he hauled in 56 of 90 targeted passes with four drops and eight "contested" catches according to Pro Football Focus data, with 32 of his catches resulting in a first down. Singleton ranks No. 24 in Pro Football Focus' "big board" for the 2026 NFL draft, with speed being the common denominator when evaluating him. Singleton is now with the (Auburn) Tigers after two seasons at Georgia Tech. His 1,468 receiving yards across his two years with the Yellow Jackets stands second among returning Power Four wideouts. He also scored above the 99th percentile in PFF's Game Athleticism Score metric. As that figure might suggest, Singleton has track speed with the ability to hit a home run at any point. His 664 receiving yards on deep balls since 2023 lead all returning Power Four receivers. Singleton will join Cam Coleman and Malcolm Simmons in Auburn's wide receiver room this season, looking to cross the threshold and play a major role in the Tigers' quest to become the most explosive offense in college football. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
