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Kentucky wildlife officials report that more than 300,000 pounds of catfish were illegally harvested in state waters, with 25 people facing over 700 anticipated criminal charges. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says the case targets alleged large-scale commercial violations involving catfish harvest, sale and licensing rules. Prosecutors are reviewing evidence for formal filings in multiple counties, and defendants remain presumed innocent pending court proceedings. Conservation officers continue patrols and ask the public to report suspected illegal fishing activity.

Dolly Parton released a new version of one of her songs from Dallas to celebrate her 80th birthday, featuring Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah and Reba McEntire. The collaboration brings together artists from different generations and genres on a single track, issued across digital platforms and radio. The project involved separate studio sessions, coordinated production work and a unified release strategy. The new recording forms part of wider activities marking Parton’s 80th birthday, including media features and promotional campaigns highlighting her long career in music and entertainment.

A Fort Worth firefighter, severely burned while battling a house fire in September 2025, has been granted workers’ compensation benefits following public scrutiny and intervention by a city council member. The case prompted internal review of claim procedures, firefighter safety, and support for injured first responders in Fort Worth.

John Mellencamp in Dallas disclosed that his daughter, television personality Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave, is suffering from stage 4 cancer and is undergoing treatment. He confirmed her diagnosis and described her struggle but did not provide details on the cancer type, treatment plan, prognosis, or timeline of her illness. The musician shared the information while discussing his personal life and family, without announcing changes to his professional schedule or additional public statements.

Federal officials approved a $4.7 million, four-year award to expand mental health services at 34 Rio Grande Valley schools in Texas. The U.S. Department of Education funding will support new staff, training and school-based programs focused on counseling, crisis response and early identification of student mental health needs. Local districts will implement the multi-cycle award under federal guidelines and report outcomes over the four-year period.

Friends, family, and fans gathered for a candlelight vigil Monday to honor Dallas rapper Zecqurie Fields, also known as Zeethewizard, who died following a New Year’s Day shooting outside Pinkhouse Dallas nightclub.

The African American Museum in Dallas received a $250,000 grant from the Communities Foundation of Texas to begin a multi-year project preserving thousands of archival materials documenting Black history.