Wednesday, August 22 2012 9:57 PM EDT2012-08-23 01:57:17 GMT
A judge reduced the bond Wednesday of a Cape Girardeau teen accused of a hate crime. And as of Wednesday afternoon, Mercedes Ayers was free on bond, according to the Cape Girardeau County Jail.
A judge reduced the bond Wednesday of a Cape Girardeau teen accused of a hate crime. And as of Wednesday afternoon, Mercedes Ayers was free on bond, according to the Cape Girardeau County Jail.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:28:19 GMT
When someone is texting and driving, they can travel an entire football field in just about the time it takes to read a text. So, what can parents do to prevent their teen from getting in a deadly wreck
When someone is texting and driving, they can travel an entire football field in just about the time it takes to read a text. So, what can parents do to prevent their teen from getting in a deadly wreck
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:51:13 GMT
Early Saturday morning, Blytheville police officers were involved in a deadly shooting in response to a 911 call of a person being held hostage, according to Police Chief Ross Thompson.
Early Saturday morning, Blytheville police officers were involved in a deadly shooting in response to a 911 call of a person being held hostage, according to Police Chief Ross Thompson.
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:49:18 GMT
The boil water order for Millstone Water District customers in Pope and Hardin Counties has been lifted.
The boil water order for Millstone Water District customers in Pope and Hardin Counties has been lifted.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) -
The Cape Girardeau teen accused of a hate crime pleaded guilty Monday in court.
Mercedes Ayers, 17, was also accused of burglary, but the court dropped that charge.
She'll be sentenced in November.
Police say Ayers beat a woman outside her Cape Girardeau home in July while yelling homosexual slurs at her.
Jeana Terry suffered serious injuries in the ordeal. Terry and her partner say they are surprised but relieved with the plea of guilty.
"We didn't want to have to go to trial," said Terry. "They know what they did was wrong. I hope she'll use this as an opportunity to turn her life around. I'd like to see her finish school, that would mean a lot to me."
Terry says she hopes the sentence sends a message, but still gives Ayers a second chance.
"Everybody's life is changed forever," said Terry. "But, I don't want this to take her life away."
The Ayers family did not return our calls or messages.
In September, Ayers told us she has nothing against homosexuals and feels she and her family were victims of racism. Ayers says she wants to finish school, become a dental hygienist, and take care of her family.
Tuesday, August 14 2012 8:06 PM EDT2012-08-15 00:06:20 GMT
A Cape Girardeau teen will face hate crime charges as an adult. Mercedes Ayers, 17, faces third degree assault as a hate crime and burglary charges. According to a probable cause statement, on
A Cape Girardeau teen will face hate crime charges as an adult. Mercedes Ayers, 17, faces third degree assault as a hate crime and burglary charges.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:00:58 GMT
(RNN) - Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature. According to Gas Buddy, a five-year record in prices for gasoline is poised to be broken, with many of the record
Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:45 AM EDT2013-05-18 12:45:34 GMT
Five-year-old Morgan Hobbs-Kinder is suffering from a brain tumor.
The Oran community will come together Saturday help a little girl battling brain cancer. Saturday evening from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. an event will be held to benefit Morgan Hobbs-Kinder. Morgan is just
The Oran community will come together Saturday help a little girl battling brain cancer.
Mercedes Ayers (Source: Missouri Vinelink)
Jeana Terry suffered serious injuries in the ordeal.
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