Good morning, Powell. From musical triumph to tragedy turned triumph, MojoFlo's Amber Knicole embodies the resilience of an artist transforming pain into powerful expression. Her new album "What It Is" channels her grandmother's storytelling legacy while collaborating with funk legend Bootsy Collins—creating a sonic journey through perseverance that nearly didn't happen when she initially shelved songs that felt too raw. Nearly two decades into MojoFlo's evolution, Knicole remains committed to her core mission: using music to connect and uplift.
Meanwhile, local headlines bring a mix of concerning and encouraging news. A Franklin County Sheriff's deputy is recovering after a pitbull attack during a traffic stop pursuit near Mock Road, while Ohio's turkey hunters are celebrating a successful season with 14,355 birds harvested—slightly above the three-year average. Belmont County leads the state with 425 turkeys, with hunting continuing until late May in the south zone and early June in the northeast.
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🎵 MojoFlo's Amber Knicole transforms pain into musical triumph on new album. The soul and funk band's frontwoman channels her grandmother's storytelling gift while crafting deeply personal songs for their first full-length release, "What It Is." The album features collaborations with funk legend Bootsy Collins and explores themes of perseverance, positivity, and emerging stronger after difficult times. Knicole reveals she initially shelved some songs that felt too depressing, only returning to complete them after processing her experiences and finding a more hopeful perspective. Despite nearly two decades of evolution within MojoFlo, Knicole's core mission remains unchanged: using music to connect with and uplift audiences.
🐕 Deputy's face bitten by dog after Columbus traffic stop chase. A Franklin County Sheriff's deputy was attacked by a pitbull during a pursuit when the dog jumped from the suspect's car. Another deputy shot and killed the dog at the scene near Mock Road and Century Drive. The injured officer was hospitalized but is expected to recover from facial injuries. The fleeing driver was arrested on felony charges, though authorities haven't released the suspect's name or specific charges.
🦃 Ohio turkey hunters bag 14,355 birds in spring season. The harvest represents 23 days of hunting in the south zone, nine days in the northeast zone, and 1,740 turkeys from the youth hunting weekend. This year's numbers are slightly higher than the three-year average of 13,128 birds by the same date. Belmont County leads with 425 turkeys harvested, followed closely by Monroe (422) and Guernsey (393) counties. The spring hunting season continues until May 18 in the south zone and June 1 in the northeast zone, with a limit of one bearded turkey per hunter.
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