COOPER â A year-long investigation into allegations of animal abuse is now in the hands of the county attorney, according to local law enforcement.
The Delta County Sheriffâs Office has repeatedly checked in with Cooper dog owner Walter Greer after numerous allegations by animal advocate Todd Smith and others that Greer is not properly caring for his dogs. Smith has traveled from his home in Garland to Greerâs property several times, and during visits in January and July 2020, worked with Greer to take several dogs and find other homes for them.
Delta County Chief Deputy Alex Suarez said deputies are regularly checking in with Greer. Suarez said an investigation is ongoing, but a previous Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals investigation found the conditions did not qualify as animal abuse as outlined by Texas law. The law defines animal cruelty as failing to provide food or shelter to an animal, abandonment, torture, killing, seriously injuring or poiso
The Gardens at Calvary assisted living facility in Columbus sees increase in COVID-19 cases
CORRECTION: Calvary Christian School will offer in-person learning following Christmas break The Gardens at Calvary assisted living facility in Columbus sees increase in COVID-19 cases (Source: WTVM) By Olivia Gunn | December 31, 2020 at 5:56 PM EST - Updated January 1 at 6:18 PM
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Gardens at Calvary assisted living facility in Columbus is dealing with several COVID-19 cases.
According to the most recent COVID-19 report from the state, 22 residents out of 81 residents who call The Gardens their home have tested positive for the virus.
The report, dated Wednesday, Dec. 30, also shows that nine staff members tested positive for the virus. Rickey Smith, CEO and pastor of the Calvary Ministries organization, said they are doing their best to manage the situation and recently suspended visits with residents.
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LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The California Supreme Court today denied a petition asking it to review the case of one of two men convicted of the murders of a Chatsworth couple during a robbery in their home more than two decades ago.
Antwan Allison who contends that his murder conviction should be vacated and that he should be re-sentenced as a result of a change in state law was convicted along with Ricky Smith for the Jan. 2, 1996, killings of Richard and Donna Landau.