Plano, TX|News|
Woman Arrested In Possible Hate Crime Assault In Plano: Police
Widely circulated video shows the woman struck several women during a profanity-laced, racist rant outside Sixty Vines restaurant in Plano.
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Jeffrey Perkins, Patch Staff
- Houston, TX
Born in San Antonio, I was raised in Arkansas but got back to Texas as soon as I could to attend Texas A&M University, where I earned a bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Media Studies. I started my journalism career as a copy editor at The Eagle in Bryan, Texas, in 2014 and later became the high school sports beat writer for the paper.
My seven years at The Eagle strengthened my passion for journalism, and I love getting to know people and telling their stories, both on the field and off. I've seen firsthand the importance of hyper-local journalism in a community, especially in an eventful 2020, when I helped with news coverage and design in addition to my high school athletics beat responsibilities.
I joined Patch in 2021 as Texas Field Editor for the Conroe-Montgomery County area.
I welcome your questions, comments and story ideas! Please contact me at jeffrey.perkins@patch.com or (479) 264-5801.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
3 Georgia Children Diagnosed With Monkeypox: Report
The children, including one from the Atlanta area, contracted the illness at home, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
Biden’s Student Loan Relief Plan: GA Borrowers' Questions Answered
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West Palm Beach, FL|News|
Florida Duo Pleads Guilty In Biden's Daughter's Diary Theft: Reports
A woman and man from Florida are accused of traveling to New York to sell the diary to Project Veritas for $40,000.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
Biden Cancels $10K In Student Loan Debt For Some Georgia Borrowers
President Biden also announced the final extension of an existing pause on federal student loan payments.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
Bird Flu Kills Hundreds Of Vultures At Georgia Sanctuary: Officials
An outbreak of H5N1 at Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary has caused the death of more than 700 vultures, according to state officials.
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Across Tennessee, TN|News|
Tennessee Officers Killed In Helicopter Crash Identified: Police
Tennessee Highway Patrol Sergeant Lee Russell and Marion County deputy Matt Blansett were killed in the crash, according to authorities.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Rayshard Brooks Shooting: Charges Dropped Against Atlanta Officers
A special prosecutor announced Tuesday they would not pursue charges, ruling the officers' use of force reasonable.
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Sandy Springs, GA|News|
3 Charged In Burglary Of Mariah Carey's Sandy Springs Home: Police
Miami police captured three men connected with home burglaries of celebrities in the Atlanta area, according to authorities.
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Across Texas, TX|News|
Dinosaur Tracks From 113M Years Ago Found At Texas Park
The tracks at Dinosaur Valley State Park were found after extreme drought conditions dried up a river.
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Cleveland, OH|News|
Deshaun Watson Gets 11 Game Ban, $5M Fine In Settlement: Report
The Cleveland Browns quarterback will return Week 13 after a settlement between the NFL and NFL Players' Association, according to ESPN.
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Savannah, GA|News|
Man Indicted In Georgia Memorial Day Boat Crash That Killed 5: Reports
The defendant faces 10 counts of homicide and other charges in connection with a Memorial Day weekend boat crash that killed five people.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Massive Waterspout Captured On Video In Florida
Thunderstorms in Florida produced a massive waterspout off the coast of Destin on Tuesday, according to weather officials.
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Raleigh, NC|News|
NC Pilot 'Visibly Upset' Before Jumping To His Death: Officials
A second-in-command pilot of a Raeford skydiving flight jumped from the plane as it was on a diversion to Raleigh last month.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Florida Doctor Disappeared In Gulf, Foul Play Not Suspected: Reports
Dr. Chaundre Cross set sail from Naples on Aug. 10. After several days of searching, the Coast Guard suspended efforts to find him Sunday.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
Dollar General Faces Nearly $1.3M Fine After Georgia Store Inspections
OSHA inspectors found repeated workplace safety violations at three Georgia locations, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Buccaneers Sign Carl Nassib, First Openly Gay NFL Player: Reports
The pass rusher became the first active NFL player to come out as gay last year when he played for the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Boy's Leg Partially Amputated After Florida Keys Shark Attack
A 10-year-old boy was attacked by a shark while his family was snorkeling off the Florida Keys over the weekend.
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Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Burglars Hit Mariah Carey's Metro Atlanta Home: Reports
The singer's home in Sandy Springs was the target of a burglary last month while she was on vacation.
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Across South Carolina, SC|News|
Woman Killed By Alligator While Gardening In South Carolina
Nancy Becker, who was living at the Sun City community where the attack occurred, slipped into the pond, according to the News & Observer.
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