Destin sex trafficker sentenced to life in prison Christopher Saul February 6, 2026 2:03 pm Crime, Destin, Walton County The United States Attorney’s Office announced a life sentence for a man convicted of sex trafficking along the Gulf Coast – including significant activities in Destin and Walton Counties.    Chad Cornelius Seymore, also known as the “Circle City Pimp” trafficked an estimated 100 women in Destin, Walton County, Panama City Beach, Atlanta and his hometown of Dothan, Alabama.  Seymore’s accomplice, Kimberly Robinson Gandy, was also sentenced to 25 years in the case – that First Assistant United States Attorney Michelle Spaven said took more than a year to prepare and bring to trial.    Spaven noted that the hero in this case was an alert hotel clerk who called police in Panama City Beach after one of the victims escaped the hotel room Seymore trafficked her in and came to the front desk to get help. “Panama City Beach Police Department officers responded when they got there,” Spaven explained, “Chad Seymour was still in the hotel parking lot. The hotel clerk also led the officers to the hotel room where the victim had been terrorized. Kim Gandy was in the process of leaving that room with a different victim. The hotel information provided important links to the overall conspiracy.”   Spaven also explained the vast geography that saw victims trafficked In Florida, Georgia, and Alabama was due to Seymore’s “greed and depravity extending out far beyond his home in Dothan,... Read More

Luke Combs recently teased a brand-new song titled “Be By You” ahead of the release of his upcoming album, The Way I Am. At the start of the new year, Luke Combs announced that his sixth full-length studio album will be released on March 20. The project will feature 22 songs, including a few tracks […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

From Interim to In Command: Hurry Takes the Helm at AFMC Staff Reports February 6, 2026 11:21 am Aviation, Eglin Air Force Base, Military In Brief: Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry was confirmed as AFMC Commander effective Jan. 30 She oversees 89,000 personnel and $81 billion in annual budget authority A new AFMC Deputy Commander has not yet been announced WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry has been confirmed as the new Commander of Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), following her nomination by the President and confirmation by the U.S. Senate. Her appointment became effective Jan. 30. Hurry previously served as AFMC’s Deputy Commander beginning in January 2024 and assumed duties as Interim Commander in July 2025 after the retirement of Gen. Duke Z. Richardson. Her confirmation formalizes leadership of one of the Air Force’s largest and most complex major commands. As AFMC Commander, Hurry oversees installation and mission support, research and development, test and evaluation, life cycle management, and sustainment for nearly every major Air Force weapon system. The command employs approximately 89,000 civilian and military personnel and manages roughly $81 billion in annual budget authority. A 1991 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Hurry holds a Master of Science in Logistics Management from the Air Force Institute of Technology and a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. She brings more than three decades of experience across logistics, maintenance, and operational leadership roles, including both... Read More

Weapons Loaders Clash in a High-Stakes Battle for Q4 Supremacy Staff Reports February 6, 2026 10:32 am Aviation, Eglin Air Force Base, Military In Brief: Who: 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue and Red teams What: Fourth-quarter weapons loading competition When: Jan. 30 Where: 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron operations Why: To test readiness, reinforce skills, and strengthen teamwork Precision, speed, and teamwork took center stage Jan. 30 as the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s Blue and Red teams went head-to-head in a fourth-quarter weapons loading competition. Armed with bombs and missiles, weapons loaders from both teams showcased their technical expertise and coordination in a high-stakes test of skill designed to mirror real-world operational demands. The competition challenged Airmen to execute complex loading procedures safely and efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to Air Force standards. Events like the fourth-quarter competition play a vital role in maintaining readiness, reinforcing best practices, and strengthening unit cohesion. By placing teams in a competitive environment, the squadron encourages excellence while sharpening the skills required to support mission-critical aircraft operations. Beyond the technical aspects, the competition also fostered camaraderie and pride among participants, highlighting the professionalism and dedication of the Airmen responsible for ensuring aircraft are mission-ready at a moment’s notice. The Jan. 30 showdown underscored the importance of weapons loaders within the maintenance enterprise and served as a reminder that behind every successful sortie is a highly trained team working with precision on the flight line. Imagery from the competition was captured by Samuel King Jr., Matt... Read More

Kid Rock Announces “Freedom 250 Tour – The Road To Nashville” On Friday (February 6), Kid Rock surprised his fans by announcing he’s going on tour in 2026. The Freedom 250 Tour – The Road to Nashville will kick off on May 1 in Dallas, Texas. The summertime trek, billed as “A celebration 250 years […] More Country Music Nation  Read More