A federal jury has convicted a 39-year-old Minnesota man of fraudulently posing as a decorated U.S. Marine in an effort to obtain more than $140,000 in benefits.

The Clay-Chalkville Cougars (12-0) will put their perfect season on the line when they host the Homewood Patriots (11-1) in a highly-anticipated AHSAA 6A quarterfinal matchup Friday night at Jerry Hood Field in Pinson.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – A federal jury has convicted Mikhail Robin Wicker, also known as Michael Robin Wicker, 39, of Clay County, of wire fraud, mail fraud, using a false military discharge certificate, and fraudulent use of military medals, announced U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen.

It almost felt like a changing of the guard as many of country music’s most exciting new faces delivered stellar performances and took top honors at the 59th Annual CMA Awards at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

The Clay County school board held an impasse hearing with the Clay County Education Association to decide teacher raises for next year. The board ultimately accepted a proposal that would give teachers with 10 years or more experience raises ranging from $400 to $800.

Chloe Nord was charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. Prosecutors claimed Nord became romantically involved with the inmate between November of last year and her last day of work in January.

The 59th CMA Awards may go down in history as the night the world discovered The Red Clay Strays. Nominated for the second consecutive year for vocal group, the six-man band scored their first trophy Wednesday night in an upset win,

The Red Clay Strays love country music too much to rush it — and their CMA win proves they’re doing something right already.

Here is a full list of winners for the CMA Awards as they're announced. Ella Langley got off to a fast start with two awards, including single of the year.

WEST POINT, Miss. (WTVA) — Investigators released new information about a bonfire shooting that wounded five people in Clay County. The shooting happened Saturday night at a gathering on Cousin Road in the western part of the county. No arrests have been made as of Friday morning.