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A woman is facing several felony charges after she alleged sped through a site set up for distributing the COVID vaccine and almost hit many workers.

On the morning of May 24, the parking lot at the Foothills Mall in Maryville, Tennessee, was one of the local sites people could go for a COVID vaccine. A tent for distribution of the injections, in addition to directional cones for traffic, was set up at the location.

Around 9:00 am, several people were inside the tent, including members of the National Guard and healthcare workers. A speeding vehicle was reportedly spotted by a deputy.

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An Arkansas man may be charged with possession of an unregistered select agent after federal authorities discovered two glass jars of liquid ricin in his home after he accidentally came in contact with the substance and called 911 for medical assistance.

Saline County resident Alexander Jordan is a 21-year-old man who lives in a home with his mother and stepfather.  Jordan was employed by the Jefferson Regional Medical Center and serves in the United States Army National Guard.

Jordan, though unhappy about the decision, had recently concluded with his superiors that it would be best if he was released from his position at the medical center. It was also disclosed that he is currently suffering from depression, and this diagnosis has led to his impending dismissal from the Guard.

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