A mother who admitted to keeping her adopted son locked in a confined space has avoided prison time. Tracy Ferriter, 48, pleaded guilty to felony charges of aggravated child abuse, false imprisonment, and child neglect. As part of her sentence, she will serve 10 years of probation.

A mother recounts the harrowing experience of assisting a homeless man whose arm was torn off by an alligator. Despite the severity of the attack, the man is expected to survive.

Tennessee authorities have recently initiated new search efforts in hopes of locating the remains of Jennifer Wix and her two-year-old daughter, Adrianna, who went missing in March 2004. Despite two decades passing since their disappearance, their bodies have yet to be discovered. The family last saw Jennifer and Adrianna in 2004, and their mysterious disappearance has left loved ones and investigators searching for answers for years. The renewed search efforts represent a potential breakthrough in the case, offering hope that closure may finally be within reach for those affected by this tragic event.