Two Arrested after Fight in Knox

Knox City Police were called to 208 S. Main Street in reference to a fight on Monday.

According to the police report, three juvenile girls were reportedly fighting and hitting each other. The parents then got involved. Charles McCarty reportedly pulled up to the scene and went after James Baldridge who told police McCarty allegedly pulled out a knife. Kelly McCarty then reportedly hit Misty Baldridge in the face after McCarty exited the vehicle with Charles McCarty. Misty Baldridge reportedly tried to break up the fight between the juvenile girls and that’s when she was allegedly punched in the face.

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Tony Kerby Memorial at the Yellow River

Tony Kerby lost his life in the Yellow River attempting to save his younger brother’s life. The good looking boy went in the treacherous waters to save his 8-year-old brother Dominick when the youngster slipped off a rock. Dominick was saved when a person in the park pulled him to safety, but Tony could not swim to the banks.

Community members were so saddened by the death that a cross was put at the site to honor his efforts and his life. The memorial was created by Shelby Clemons of North Judson, his wife, Danielle, and Misty Baldridge of Knox.

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