Tim McLeod

Tim McLeod

Tim McLeod is a dedicated journalist for BethelAdvocate.com, delivering in-depth coverage across crime, community events, local government, education, and public safety. Known for clear, factual reporting and timely updates, he brings a strong local focus to every story. With a commitment to accuracy and public interest, Tim helps readers stay informed on the news that shapes their towns and neighborhoods.

Miami Beach Police Visit Over Facebook Comment Sparks National Free Speech Backlash

Miami Beach Police Visit Over Facebook Comment Sparks National Free Speech Backlash

Miami Beach, Florida – A visit by Miami Beach police detectives to the home of a local resident over a Facebook comment criticizing the ...

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Teen Charged in Deadly Raleigh Mass Shooting to Plead Guilty, Case to Move Directly to Sentencing

Teen Charged in Deadly Raleigh Mass Shooting to Plead Guilty, Case to Move Directly to Sentencing

Raleigh, N.C. – A teenager charged with killing five people in a mass shooting in Raleigh’s Hedingham neighborhood in 2022 is expected to plead ...

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Airline Passengers Warned About Using Plane Water After Study Finds E. coli Violations

Airline Passengers Warned About Using Plane Water After Study Finds E. coli Violations

New York City – Airline passengers may want to reconsider ordering drinks made with onboard water or washing their hands using airplane sinks, according ...

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Illegal Immigrant Faces Vehicular Homicide Charges After Deadly Wrong-Way Crash on Tennessee Interstate

Illegal Immigrant Faces Vehicular Homicide Charges After Deadly Wrong-Way Crash on Tennessee Interstate

Knoxville, Tennessee – A deadly wrong-way crash on a Tennessee interstate has resulted in vehicular homicide charges against a 27-year-old man who jail records ...

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Missouri Couple Accused of Locking Teens in Chicken Pen and Shooting at Them With BB Guns

Missouri Couple Accused of Locking Teens in Chicken Pen and Shooting at Them With BB Guns

Potosi, Missouri – A Missouri couple is facing a long list of felony charges after investigators say they subjected two teenage children to prolonged ...

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Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Jolts Southern California, Triggers Aftershocks

Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Jolts Southern California, Triggers Aftershocks

Southern California – A magnitude 4.9 earthquake rattled parts of Southern California on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck ...

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FAT Brands Shrinks Smokey Bones Footprint as Closures Accelerate and Debt Pressures Mount

FAT Brands Shrinks Smokey Bones Footprint as Closures Accelerate and Debt Pressures Mount

New York – Long lines outside independent barbecue restaurants have long been a signal of quality and loyalty, something national chains often struggle to ...

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Nearly Seven Tons of Chicken Recalled Across Seven U.S. States Over Listeria Concerns

Nearly Seven Tons of Chicken Recalled Across Seven U.S. States Over Listeria Concerns

Washington, D.C. – Nearly seven tons of ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled across seven U.S. states after routine testing raised concerns about potential ...

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California Home Insurance Rates Set to Rise After State Approves Increases for Major Insurers

California Home Insurance Rates Set to Rise After State Approves Increases for Major Insurers

Sacramento, California – California homeowners may face higher insurance bills in 2026 after state regulators approved rate increases for two major insurance providers, a ...

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Massive Pileup Involving Over 100 Vehicles Shuts Down Interstate in Michigan Snowstorm

Massive Pileup Involving Over 100 Vehicles Shuts Down Interstate in Michigan Snowstorm

Hudsonville, Michigan – More than 100 vehicles were involved in a massive chain-reaction crash on Monday after heavy lake-effect snow severely reduced visibility on ...

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