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Fayetteville Police Seek Additional Human Trafficking Victims After Arrest of Mark Pressley Jr.

Fayetteville Police Seek Additional Human Trafficking Victims After Arrest of Mark Pressley Jr.

The Fayetteville Police Department is actively seeking additional victims of a human trafficking network following the arrest of 33-year-old Mark Pressley Jr. on Tuesday. Investigators believe Pressley operated a trafficking network that extended across Fayetteville, parts of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, from 2022 to the present. Pressley reportedly used multiple aliases and frequently conducted his operations out of Fayetteville motels, short-term rentals, and online commercial marketplaces. He is currently held in the Cumberland County Detention Center under a secured bond of $225,000, facing various drug possession and prostitution-related charges. The police department has emphasized its primary focus on the safety, recovery, and well-being of survivors, offering comprehensive resources including safe housing, medical and mental health care, legal advocacy, and crisis counseling.
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These are the happiest states in America. See where your state ranks

These are the happiest states in America. See where your state ranks

A new report from WalletHub has ranked all 50 states for happiness. Here's who came out on top.
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Florida's full 2027 volleyball schedule revealed

Florida's full 2027 volleyball schedule revealed

The Florida volleyball program released its complete schedule for the 2027 season, featuring eight SEC opponents.
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2027 SEC baseball week-by-week schedule

2027 SEC baseball week-by-week schedule

2027 SEC baseball schedules for each school.
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Ohio State remains atop the US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 1

Ohio State remains atop the US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 1

The latest US LBM Coaches Poll is out after Week 1, and Ohio State remains on top. Here's how the entire top 25 looks.
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Florida picks up votes, still outside top 25 in AP Poll after Week 1

Florida picks up votes, still outside top 25 in AP Poll after Week 1

Florida football remains just outside the AP Top 25 after beating FAU, but the Gators picked up 32 additional points from voters.
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Historic El Niño Brings Unprecedented Weather Impacts Across U.S.

Historic El Niño Brings Unprecedented Weather Impacts Across U.S.

The ongoing El Niño event is shaping up to be one of the strongest in recorded history, with significant implications for weather patterns and agriculture across the United States. Experts from the University of Arizona, including Michael Crimmins and Ed Martin, have highlighted the event's intensity, which may rival or exceed any El Niño observed in the last 1,000 years. This phenomenon is expected to peak in November 2026, bringing above-average precipitation to the Southwest and Southeast regions. States like Arizona and California are forecasted to experience wetter-than-usual conditions through spring, while the Southeast, including Florida and Georgia, will likely see a very wet winter. However, experts caution that this precipitation surge is not a long-term solution to water scarcity issues, particularly in the Colorado River Basin.
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Where Tennessee ranks in college football polls before Georgia Tech game

Where Tennessee ranks in college football polls before Georgia Tech game

Josh Heupel and Tennessee football ??? in the Top 25 after a win over Furman in Week 1. Here are the complete polls.
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Michigan plummets in US LBM Coaches Poll after ugly Week 1 win

Michigan plummets in US LBM Coaches Poll after ugly Week 1 win

Michigan fell from No. 16 to No. 24 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll following a narrow 13-12 win over Western Michigan.
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Tennessee football's top 25 US LBM Coaches Poll ranking after Week 1

Tennessee football's top 25 US LBM Coaches Poll ranking after Week 1

Tennessee's top 25 ranking in the Week 2 US LBM Coaches Poll ahead of playing at Georgia Tech.
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SEC football power rankings: Where all 16 teams stand entering Week 2

SEC football power rankings: Where all 16 teams stand entering Week 2

See where all 16 SEC football teams stand in our Week 2 power rankings.
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2028 five-star wide receiver names Tennessee football in top schools

2028 five-star wide receiver names Tennessee football in top schools

2028 five-star wide receiver from Charlotte names Tennessee in his top 12 schools.