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Failure to Yield Hospitalizes 3, GOODRICH, February 28, 2024 - At 11:40 am on February 28, 2024, a brown 2016 Nissan Murano, driven by Wayne Mathews, 63, of Cypress, was south-bound on US-59. Mathews broad sided a vehicle that suddenly pulled off of the north end of Loop 393 and failed to yield. The impact caused Mathews' vehicle to roll and came to rest in the center median, upside down. The other vehicle, a red 2022 Chevy Silverado pickup, driven by Jill Duke, 69, of Goodrich, continued across 59, crossed the north-bound lanes, and came to rest in the grass on the north-bound side. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Goodrich and Livingston Volunteer Fire Departments, Deputy Sanford with the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Corporal Ramey Bass with the Texas Highway Patrol. Mathews and his female passenger were entrapped in their upside down vehicle. Volunteer Firemen were able to safely extract both. Mathews was flown from the scene by Air Life Air Medical while his passenger and Jill Duke was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries. One lane of traffic on both sides of 59 were blocked during investigation and cleanup. Duke is facing a citation for failure to yield. Mathews' vehicle was recovered by Smith Towing out of Livingston while Duke's vehicle was recovered by Fawbush Wrecker ouf of Goodrich. This accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Audrii Cunningham Returns Home to Her Final Resting Place, LIVINGSTON, February 26, 2024 - At around 11 am today (02/26), the body of 11 year old Audrii Cunningham was returned to Livingston. To pay honor and respect to this innocent life that was senselessly taken, local law enforcement, local volunteer fire departments and other meaningful subjects returned Audrii in a convoy. This case has shaken not just Polk County, but much of East Texas to its core. The moment was solemn, and the moment was necessary.

Driver Slams Into Tree, SEGNO, February 24, 2024 - At approximately 11:20 am on February 24, 2024, the driver of a silver 2015 Ford Expedition was east-bound on FM-943 when he left the pavement to the left and struck a tree near the intersection of 943 and FM-1276. The driver, Leonard Whiting, 65, of Livingston, was entrapped. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department Heavy Rescue Unit, Sergeant Jason Paski and Deputy Chrissy McCarty with the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Corporal Ramey Bass with the Texas Highway Patrol. Emergency personnel were able to carefully remove Whiting from his vehicle. Whiting was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries. Traffic was not blocked during investigation and cleanup. It is not yet known why Whiting left the pavement (possibly sleepy, or traveling too fast in a curve). The accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol. Whiting's vehicle was recovered by Kwik Tow out of Livingston. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Audrii Cunningham's Body Found in Trinity River Under US-59, McDougal Charged with Murder, Death Penalty Not Being Ruled Out, LIVINGSTON, February 20, 2024 - At 4 pm today (02/20/24) Polk County Sheriff, Byron Lyons and Polk County District Attorney, Shelly Bush-Sitton, held a press conference on the steps of the local DPS Office. Sheriff Lyons Confirmed that the body of 11 year old Audrii Cunningham, of Livingston, was found in the Trinity River, under US-59 (South of Goodrich). Don McDougal has been charged with murder. District Attorney, Sitton, has not ruled out the death penalty. The video below is the press conference in its entirety.

"Audrii Deserves Our Very Best, Her Voice Needs to Be Heard"... Polk County Sheriff, Byron Lyons Fields Questions From Reporters on Monday Afternoon in Audrii Cunningham Case...

Reckless Driver Strikes Other Vehicle Then Rolls, NEW WILLARD, February 17, 2024 - At approximately 7:55 pm on February 17, 2024, a white 2015 Jeep Cherokee, driven by Loretta Ann Glenn, 68, of Moscow, was north-bound on US-59 when she was struck from behind by a white Toyota Camry driven by Vernon Charles, 31, of Willis. Charles was driving recklessly (possible medical condition) and struck Glenn's vehicle from behind near the north end of Loop 116. The collision caused Charles to lose control and leave the pavement to the right. Charles' car rolled and came to rest on its driver's side against a tree at the edge of the woodline. Glenn pulled into the paved center median. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with a Deputy from the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Trooper Sean Barnes with the Texas Highway Patrol. Charles was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Glenn was physically okay. No citations have been issued at this time and the accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol. Glenn's vehicle was recovered by LakeView Wrecker and will be stored in Livingston while Charles' vehicle was recovered by Dan's Towing and will also be stored in Livingston. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Multiple Agencies Converge in San Jac County in Audrii Cunningham Case, BROWDER'S MARINA, February 16, 2024 - The Polk County Sheriff's Office, Livingston Police, Constables, The Texas Department of Public Safety, and the FBI are actively (at this time, 2:30 pm) have conjoined in San Jacinto County in the vicinity of Browder's Marina on the Trinity River in the investigation of Audrii Cunningham. At time of press, Audrii has not yet been located. Social media has unconfirmed, false rumors flying around regarding Cunningham. Lieutenant Craig Cummings with the Texas Department of Public Safety gave a press conference and took some questions...

Car Rear Ends 18 Wheeler, GOODRICH, February 16, 2024 - At approximately 9:55 am on February 16, 2024, an 18 wheeler flat bed, driven by Alan Rokhar, 40, of Palestine, was north-bound on US-59. Rokhar was nearly completely stopped due to backed up traffic from road construction (next to Stallion Station Road). Rokhar was suddenly slammed from behind by a gray 2015 Mazda CX5 driven by Mckennna Shulin, 18, of Bedford. Evidence suggests that Shulin caught herself at the last second and cut right but still slammed into the back of Rokhar's 18 wheeler. Shulin's car bounced to the right and spun around as it left the pavement and came to rest at the edge of the woodline facing south. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department and Corporal Ramey Bass with the Texas Highway Patrol. Fortunately for Shulin she sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital. Shulin will be cited for failure to control speed. One lane of 59 was blocked during investigation and cleanup. Shulin's vehicle was recovered by Fawbush Wrecker Service and will be stored in Goodrich. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Motorcycle Accident, Driver and Passenger Critical, BLANCHARD, February 9, 2024 - Shortly before 7 pm on February 9, 2024, the driver of a red Kawasaki motorcycle (with female passenger) was south-bound on FM-2457. According to a witness, the driver was traveling around 100 miles per hour (towards the end of 2457 on the lake). The driver lost control, the motorcycle turned over on its side and slid approximately 150 feet, crashed through the end-of-road barrier and came to rest in the grass. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Scenic Loop Volunteer Fire Department and Trooper Cotye Lowrie with the Texas Highway Patrol. A witness at the scene (Jason Turner, of Livingston) was fishing off a nearby pier and went to help before EMS personnel arrived. Neither the driver nor his passenger had any identification on them. Both were transported by ambulance to a nearby landing zone and flown to the Houston area in critical condition. At time of press, the names have not yet been released. The motorcycle was recovered by Dan's Towing out of Livingston. This accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol.

Fani Willis has beclowned and humiliated herself in front of the whole world. Now this evil serpent appears to be in big trouble...

Tire Blowout Causes Rollover, LIVINGSTON, January 22, 2024 - At approximately 10:25 am on January 22, 2024, a silver 2008 Dodge Calliber driven by Dewayne Stuebe, 46, of Livingston, was north-bound on US-59 just south of the Livingston City Limits. Stuebe's driver's side rear tire had a blowout. The blowout caused Stuebe to lose control of his vehicle. His vehicle left the pavement to the right, continued into a ditch, jumped a culvert and rolled. Stuebe's vehicle came to rest upright in the parking lot of Economy Inn. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with Corporal Ramey Bass and Sergeant Sam Lattner with the Texas Highway Patrol. Stuebe and his passenger were both transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries. Traffic was not blocked during investigation and cleanup. No citations were issued. Stuebe's vehicle was recovered by Dan's Towing out of Livingston. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Major Accident on 190 East, Alcohol Suspected, ALABAMA COUSHATTA COUNTRY, January 20, 2024 - At approximately 2:56 pm on January 20, 2024, a maroon 2019 Ford Explorer, driven by Joseph Abate, 74, of Houston, was east-bound on US-190 East (less than a mile east of FM-1276). Suddenly, a west-bound silver 2019 Chevy Equinox, driven by Gilbert Thompson, 30, of Livingston, veered over the center line causing a glancing head on collision with Abate's vehicle. The impact caused Abate's vehicle to leave the pavement to the right and continue down an embankment where it came to rest. Thompson's vehicle spun around facing east and came to rest on the shoulder of the west-bound lane. Allegiance Ambulance service was dispatched to the scene along with the Alabama Coushatta and Livingston Volunteer Fire Departments, the Alambama Coushatta Police Department, the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Troopers Corporal Ramey Bass and Cotye Lowrie with the Texas Highway Patrol. Abate and his wife were entrapped as was Thompson. Firemen were able to rescue all three. Abate and his wife were both transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital. An Air Life medical helicopter landed on 190 and flew Thompson from the scene. All traffic on 190 was blocked during investigation, flight operations, and cleanup. Thompson had cans of beer in his vehicle and there was a strong smell of alcohol coming from Thompson's person. Pending an investigation, Thompson may be facing serious alcohol related charges. The vehicles were recovered by LakeView Towing and Kwik Tow (both out of Livingston). This accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol.

3 Truck Collision, 1 Deceased, CEDAR POINT, January 18, 2024 - At approximately 2:15 pm on January 18, 2024, a three vehicle accident occurred on US-190 West. The collision claimed the life of an Onalaska woman, and sent the other drivers to the hospital. A dark green GMC Sierra, driven by Joan Roach, 59, of Onalaska was west-bound on US-190 West. Roach was waiting to make a left turn (just east of the Cedar Point Subdivision) when she was slammed from behind by a tan 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup driven by Lena Dickerson, 25, of Onalaska. The impact knocked Roach's vehicle into the east-bound lane and she was slammed again (glancing head on) by a white Chevy Silverado driven by Phillip Wilkinson, 65, of Splendora. Roach's vehicle and Dickerson's vehicle's came to rest on the pavement while Wilkinson's vehicle left the pavement to the right and came to rest in a parking area. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Onalaska Volunteer Fire Department, Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Game Wardens and Troopers Sean Barnes, Nick Hatton, and Sergeant Allen Stanton with the Texas Highway Patrol. Joan Roach was killed on impact. Dickerson and Wilkinson were both transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries. All traffic was blocked during investigation and cleanup. Justice of the Peace, Terri Mayer filed an inquest at the scene. A first-call car from Pace Funeral Home transported Roach from the scene. All three vehicles were recovered by George White & Sons Wrecker Service out of Onalaska. This accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Multi Vehicle Pile Up on Trinity River Bridge Leaves Jasper Woman Deceased, SAN JACINTO COUNTY, January 15, 2024 - At approximately 8:30 am on January 15, 2024, a multi-vehicle pile up on the Trinity River Bridge occurred. According to witnesses, the driver of a Toyota Tacoma slid out of control on the icy bridge. That was the beginning. A multi-vehicle pile up of eight vehicles inlcuing 18 wheelers were involved. According to sources, one woman involved in the accident who was driving a silver Ford F-150 pickup, got out of her vehicle to help. She was then struck by another out of control vehicle. She (Salina Gilcrest, of Jasper) was rushed by ambulance CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital where she passed away shortly after arriving. Troopers from Polk and San Jacinto Counties converged on the scene and secured the bridge. South-bound traffic on 59 was backed up far. The south-bound side of the Trinity River Bridge was shut down for hours due to the strewned wreckage, investigation, and cleanup. This accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol in San Jacinto County. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing Editor's Note: Because this is a San Jacinto County wreck, this is about all the information we'll receive on this major accident.

Vehicle Turns Over, Burns, Driver Rescued from Flames, GOODRICH, January 15, 2024 - At approximately 8:35 am on January 15, 2024, a 2004 Chevy Tahoe, driven by Robert Lockhart, 39, of Livingston was south-bound on US-59 South, just north of the north end of Loop 393 when his vehicle left the pavement to the right, continued down the embankment into the wood line, turned over and ignited. Lockhart was entrapped as the vehicle was starting to burn. Fortunately, about five men passing by saw what happened, pulled over, jumped out and was able to rescue Lockhart before EMS personnel showed up. Allegiance Abulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Trooper Johnny Wilkerson with the Texas Highway Patrol. Lockhart was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Traffic was not blocked during investigation and cleanup. Lockhart's vehicle was recovered by Kwik Tow out of Livingston. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Icy Bridge Causes Rollover, LIVINGSTON, January 15, 2024 - At approximately 7 am on January 15, 2024, a black 2005 GMC pickup was north-bound on Business 59 overpass (next to Boot Barn). The bridge was iced over and the driver, Jacob Kolojaco, 59, of Livingston, lost control. His pickup slid off the pavment to the left just as he got crossed the bridge, and rolled. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along withe Livingston Volunteer Fire Department Heavy Rescue Unit, and Officers Jack Mueller and Matthew Stewart with the Livinston Police Department. Kolojaco and his wife, Denise were entrapped. Volunteer Firemen cut out the windshield and safely got both out of the pickup. Both were transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Hosptial with non-life-threatening. No citations were issued. Kolojaco's vehicle was recovered by LakeView Wrecker out of Livingston. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

3 Vehicle Accident, Multiple Hospitalized, 1 Person Flown, BLANCHARD, January 11, 2024 - At approximately 1:45 pm on January 11, 2024, a black 2010 Nissan Maxima, driven by Arthur William Oldner, 90, of Livingston, was east-bound on FM-2457. Oldner was waiting to make a left turn into Lake Livingston RV Park when he was slammed from behind by a tan 1998 Chevy pickup driven by Stormi Gail Cook, 36, of Livingston. The impact pushed Oldner's vehicle into the oncoming west-bound lane as he was slammed again by a white 2020 GMC Terrain driven by Terry Lynn Wilson, 70, of Livingston. Cook's pickup left the pavememnt to the right and came to rest in the weeds, Oldner's vehicle was spun around facing west and came to rest on the pavement, and Wilson's west-bound vehicle left the pavement to the right and came to rest on the front lawn of Lake Livingston RV Park. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with Corporal Marcus Bailey with the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Troopers Cotye Lowrie and Johnny Wilkerson with the Texas Highway Patrol. A Life Flight helicopter landed on 2457 and flew Oldner to Herman Hospital in Houston, Cook and male passenger, and Wilson were all transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. All traffic on 2457 was blocked during investigation, flight operations, and cleanup. Cook was cited for failure to control speed, no driver's license, and no insurance. Additionally, pocket scales, baggys, and methamphetamine was found in Cook's pickup (which will mean more charges). All three vehicles were recovered by Dan's Towing out of Livingston. This accident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing and Chad Summers

Pickup and Jeep Collide Near Whataburger, 2 Hospitalized, LIVINGSTON, January 9, 2024 - Shortly before 9 am on January 9, 2024, a 2010 GMC Sierra pickup, driven by Harold David Simons, 24, of Livingston, was west-bound on US-190 West (next to Livingston Whataburger). As Simons was passing through the intersection of the US-59 and 190, a black east-bound 2018 Jeep Wrangler driven by Wyatt Wayne Wallace, 21, of Livingston, attempted a left turn onto 59 and failed to yield to Simons. Simons' pickup broadsided the passenger's side of the Jeep. Both vehicles came to rest on the right side of the pavement. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with Livingston Volunteer Fire Department Heavy Rescue Unit, and Officers Chad Lilley and Sergeant Dallas Early with the Livingston Police Department. Wallace and his passenger were entrapped in their Jeep. Volunteer Firemen used the Jaws-of-Life to cut the door off the Jeep and safely retrieve both. Simons had a hurt foot but refused medical treatment. Wallace and his passenger were both transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries. Traffic was partially blocked during investigation and cleanup. Wallace was cited for failure to yield. Both vehicles were recovered by LakeView Wrecker and will be stored in Livingston. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

18 Wheeler / Van Accident Hospitalizes Van Driver, SCHWAB CITY, January 8, 2024 - At approximately 2:50 pm on January 8, 2024, a gray 2023 Chevy Travers minivan, driven by Harvey Bailey, 77, of Livingston, was south-bound on US-146. Bailey slowed and was waiting to make a left turn onto Sunny Drive (Forest Springs Subdivision). Just as Bailey was turning, an 18 wheeler logging truck, driven by Arnold Thompson, 61, of Houston was coming up behind him too fast. Thompson swerved left to avoid impacting Bailey's vehicle, but Bailey had just started his turn. Thompson did impact Bailey as both vehicles left the pavement to the left and went into the trees. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Holiday Lake Estates, and Livingston Volunteer Fire Departments and Trooper Johnny Wilkerson with the Texas Highway Patrol. Bailey was carefully removed from his vehicle by EMS personnel and transported to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries. Thompson was physically okay. Traffic was not blocked during investigation and cleanup. An investigation is underway, but no citations have been issued yet. Thompson's 18 wheeler was recovered by Smith Towing out of Livingston, while Bailey's vehicle was recovered by Fawbush Wrecker out of Goodrich. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Single Vehicle Accident Hospitalizes Mother and 3 Kids, LIVINGSTON, January 8, 2024 - Shortly before 1 pm on January 8, 2024, a blue 2015 Honda Accord, driven by Roshunda Reece, 33, of Cleveland, was south-bound on US-59. Reece's vehicle allegedly hydroplaned and slid of the pavement to the left and impacted a guardrail. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Livingston Police Department, inlcuding Officer Karen Lopez and Sergeant Chad Lilley. Reece and her three children were all transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Reece's vehicle was recovered by Smith Towing out of Livingston. No citations were issued. Editor's Note: In the pictures, you can see that the guardrail did what it was designed to do and didn't impale the vehicle, but rather unravels into the center median. Special thank you: Jennifer Steelhammer

As we enter the 2024 season with a MAJOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION coming, get ready for the left to pull out all the stops with their thug riots, lies, cheating, and other unspeakable acts.

Polk County Sheriff, Byron Lyons gives press conference regarding the murder investigation of William McClain. McClain was allegedly murdered by 30 year old Tyler Williams of Point Blank. Tyler Williams has now been charged with Capital Murder...

Polk County Sheriff, Byron Lyons gives a public service announcement regarding New Year's Eve celebration...

Logging Truck Turns Over, BIG SANDY, December 28, 2023 - At approximately 12:20 pm on December 28, 2023, an 18 wheeler logging truck was north-bound on FM-1276 (exactly 3 miles off US-190 East), when the loaded trailer allegedly broke, causing the load of logs to shift, in turn pulling the tractor portion over on its side. The driver, Duane Trainer, 62, of Woodville, crawled from the wreckage with his dog, "Shorty", neither were injured. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with volunteer firemen, Officers from the Alabama Coushatta Police Department, and Trooper Sean Barnes with the Texas Highway Patrol. The wreckage completely blocked 1276. No citations were issued. A heavy-duty wrecker from Clifton Chevrolet out of Corrigan was summoned to clean up the mess. At time of press, 2:45 pm, the roadway remains blocked as the mess is being cleaned up. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing

Trailer Pulling Pickups Collide, No Injuries, GOODRICH, December 26, 2023 - At approximately 6:17 pm on December 26, 2023, the driver of a silver Chevy pickup (pulling a trailer with a golf cart inside among other things) was north-bound on US-59. As the driver was passing the north end of Loop 393, the driver of a white Dodge pickup (also pulling a trailer) attempted to pull across the north-bound side to Loop 393, but failed to yield the the Chevy. The Chevy pickup impacted the Dodge pickup's trailer, sending the Dodge trailer into the median. The Dodge pickup pulled into the crossover area and stopped. The Chevy pickup completely lost control and rolled, spilling the contents of its trailer. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Goodrich Volunteer Fire Department, and Corporal Darren Brooks with the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Fortunately there were no injuries. The driver of the white Dodge is likely facing a citation for failing to yield to oncoming traffic. The Chevy pickup was recovered by Kwik Tow Wrecker Service out of Livingston, while LakeView Wrecker recovered the trailer and its contents. The Dodge was driven from the scene. Special thank you: Scottie with Country Boy Towing