KETR Local
9:44 am
Tue November 24, 2009

Greenville woman pleads guilty to theft


Greenville – A Greenville woman receives probation after pleading guilty to stealing thousands from a state employment agency.

Under a plea bargain arraignment, Kameisha Monique Jones was also ordered to serve 100 hours of community service and pay more than $17,000 in restitution.

Jones reportedly appropriated between $50 and $500 from the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board on 66 separate occasions between 2003 and 2006.

KETR Local
7:56 am
Mon November 23, 2009

Hunt County Commissioners to consider IRIS

Hunt County – Hunt County Commissioners will discuss whether or not to participate in the IRIS system at today's regular meeting. The Immediate Response Information System, or IRIS, is a mass notification tool for emergency and non-emergency information. IRIS is currently used by the A&M-Commerce police for notifications.

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KETR Local
7:55 am
Mon November 23, 2009

Greenville hires new Finance Director

Greenville – The Herald Banner reports that Cliff Copeland has been named the new Finance Director for the City of Greenville. Copeland has served as Assistant Finance Director since May 2008 and is a graduate of Texas A&M University-Commerce. Copeland will oversee the Finance Department, Information Technology, Municipal Court, Central Services and Fleet Maintenance.

KETR Local
7:29 am
Mon November 23, 2009

A Greenville woman has a history of stealing

Greenville – Diane Rashay Coleman is facing a jury trial in April of next year on a charge of felony theft.

30 year old Coleman of Greenville, was indicted by the Hunt County grand jury on the charge for allegedly stealing shrimp and hamburgers from a local store in August. She has pleaded not guilty. Coleman has been charged and/or convicted of theft at least a dozen times in the past 22 years.

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KETR Local
7:27 am
Mon November 23, 2009

An arraignment is scheduled today in connection with a Greenville murder

Greenville – An arraignment is scheduled today in connection with a Greenville murder. Joshua William Lay received the indictment November 13th for the death of Darryl Dwayne Feggett of Greenville. Lay has reportedly admitted to the August shooting.

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Morning Blend
12:25 pm
Fri November 20, 2009

Alice Reese, Movie Reviewer

Alice joins the Morning Blend to talk about the weekend movie lineup on Friday, Nov. 20.

KETR Local
12:05 pm
Fri November 20, 2009

Thursday accident injures one on campus


Commerce – A pedestrian is injured after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night on the Texas A&M University-Commerce campus.

The extent of the victim's injures were not known at last report, according to University Police Department Office Cory Brookshire. He said the victim was not using the crosswalk when she was struck. The woman was walking toward Ferguson auditorium to watch her daughter play in a concert.

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KETR Local
8:53 am
Fri November 20, 2009

Arrest warrant issued for Hunt County soldier


Greenville – An arrest warrant has been issued for a Hunt County soldier at Fort Hood; who is charged with family violence from an assault a year ago.

33-year-old Ricky Dean Hines' last known address was the 1st Infantry/22nd Battalion Infantry Building at the military base. He was schedule for arraignment Thursday but failed to show.

A judge then forfeited Hines' bond and issued the arrest warrant. The judge also denied a new bond for Hines.

KETR Local
8:52 am
Fri November 20, 2009

FAA to investigate Wood County plane crash


Quitman – The FAA will investigate Thursday's plane crash near Quitman that injured a Plano man.

The lone person on board, 36-year-old pilot Michael Thern, was taken to ETMC in Tyler for treatment of lacerations and possible broken ankles.

Early reports indicate the plane either ran out of gas or experienced engine failure. The plane wrecked about 500 yards short of the Wood County Airport.

KETR Local
8:48 am
Fri November 20, 2009

Second arrest made in marijuana case


Greenville – A Maryland woman, appearing in court Thursday on a charge of possession of marijuana, was arrested again in the court room.

Raquel Richardson, of Baltimore, was taken into custody after her $250,000 bond was revoked. An attorney was appointed to represent her and another hearing set for Wednesday.

Richardson was indicted for the possession of between 50 and 2,000 pounds of marijuana.

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