Thomas Brooks Jenkins pleaded no contest to charges that he e-mailed pornographic images of children. Jenkins was arrested after he allegedly e-mailed pornographic photos of young boys to a Bedford County Sheriff's Deputy, who had contacted Jenkins through a chat room. A year- long undercover investigation netted more drug arrests in Halifax county. The Regional Drug Task Force has arrested Hattie Waller of Nathalie and Hassan Fountain of South Boston. Both are accused of distributing crack cocaine.
More arrests are pending.
As we keep a watch on Tropical Storm Earl in the Gulf of Mexico, our local weather stays pleasant. Partly sunny and less humid today, with highs in the lower 80s. Partly cloudy tonight, with lows in the lower 60s. The extended forecast stays sunny tomorrow, with a chance of showers by Thursday. Highs in the 80s, lows in the 60s.