Month: May 2025

Freddie Aguilar, Towering Icon of Original Pilipino Music, Dies at 72—Nation Unites in Mourning as Legendary Singer-Songwriter Behind “Anak” Leaves a Cultural Legacy That Shaped Generations MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippines is draped in sorrow as it bids farewell to one of its most beloved and iconic musical figures. Freddie Aguilar, a towering legend in…

Jehad Alzaben Remembered as Beloved Merchant, Mentor, and Community Pillar After Tragic Killing Near East Livingston Avenue in Columbus—Outpouring of Grief, Questions Surround Sudden Loss COLUMBUS, OHIO — In the heart of Columbus’s Livingston Avenue corridor, a neighborhood accustomed to the rhythmic pulse of daily life—children walking to school, neighbors chatting on porches, and the…

Jack Jeffrey Roper Vanishes Into Mississippi River After High-Speed Interstate Police Pursuit—Routine Traffic Stop in St. Louis County Turns Deadly, Sparking Cross-Jurisdictional Scrutiny ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO / MADISON COUNTY, IL — The early morning hours of May 22 began quietly along Interstate 270, the ribbon of road that winds along the edge of the…

Tanasia “Nay Nay” Parker, 31, and Jermaine Wesley, 51, Identified in Bishopville Murder-Suicide; Community Mourns Beloved Mother and Seeks Answers BISHOPVILLE, SC — The Bishopville community is grappling with the tragic loss of Tanasia “Nay Nay” Parker, a 31-year-old mother of a four-year-old child, who was fatally shot by her boyfriend, 51-year-old Jermaine Wesley, in…

Thomas and Sharon Robe, Beloved Oak Creek Couple, Tragically Killed in Marinette County Crash; Community Honors Their Legacy of Love and Service The Oak Creek community is mourning the loss of Thomas J. Robe, 71, and Sharon R. Robe, 68, a devoted couple whose lives were tragically cut short in a car crash on Friday,…

Deputy Matthew Yates, 41, Killed in Line of Duty During Mobile Home Park Shooting in Clark County, Ohio CLARK COUNTY, OHIO — The Clark County community is mourning the loss of Deputy Matthew Yates, a 15-year veteran of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, who was tragically killed while responding to a shooting incident at the…

Officer Colton Pulsipher, 29, Killed in Wrong-Way Crash by Intoxicated Driver Fernando Jimenez-Jimenez, 31, Who Had Been Deported Twice; Las Vegas Community Mourns Fallen Officer and Demands Accountability LAS VEGAS, NV — The Las Vegas community is mourning the tragic loss of Officer Colton Pulsipher, 29, a dedicated husband and father of three, who was…

Deputy Sheriff  25, Fatally Shot in Line of Duty During Active Incident in Morrow County, Ohio; Community Grieves Loss of Young Law Enforcement Officer MORROW COUNTY, OHIO — A profound sense of grief has enveloped Morrow County following the tragic death of a 25-year-old sheriff’s deputy, who was fatally shot while serving in the line…

Albert Thomas Identified in Chaotic Robbery Incident Following Crash: Facing Multiple Felony Charges Authorities have identified the man at the center of a chaotic and alarming incident over the weekend as Albert Thomas, a convicted felon who now faces multiple felony charges after a bizarre sequence of events that unfolded on Sunday. According to law…

Dean “Fish Hook” Smith, 52, Beloved Pierce County Biker, Killed in Suspected DUI Crash in Puyallup; Community Mourns and Seeks Justice PUYALLUP, WA — The tight-knit biker community of Pierce County is mourning the tragic loss of Dean Smith, affectionately known as “Fish Hook,” who was killed in a suspected DUI crash on Sunday evening,…

Gary Hurts, 47, Beloved Houston Community Member, Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run on Westheimer Road; Search for Tow Truck Driver Continues HOUSTON, TX — The Houston community is mourning the tragic loss of Gary Hurts, a 47-year-old man who was fatally struck in a hit-and-run incident on Sunday night, May 18, 2025. The incident occurred around…

Jehad Alzaben, 47, Beloved Columbus Business Owner and Community Pillar, Fatally Shot in East Livingston Avenue Incident COLUMBUS, OH — The Columbus community is reeling from the tragic loss of Jehad Alzaben, 47, a long-standing and cherished business owner who was fatally shot late Sunday night, May 25, 2025, near the intersection of East Livingston…

Ada Duncan, Beloved Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher, Dies in Tragic Vehicle Collision While En Route to Work EDGEFIELD COUNTY, SC — The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office and the broader community are mourning the untimely passing of Ada Duncan, a dedicated dispatcher who served nearly 25 years with unwavering commitment. Ada tragically succumbed to injuries…

Derrick Groves and Antoine Massey Remain at Large as Eight of Ten Orleans Justice Center Escapees Recaptured in Multi-State Manhunt New Orleans, LA – May 27, 2025 — In a dramatic turn of events, eight of the ten inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center on May 16 have been recaptured, while two remain…

Celia Carballo and Unborn Child Killed in Ladyville Motorcycle Collision, Leaving Community in Mourning Ladyville, Belize – May 25, 2025 – The tight-knit community of Ladyville is mourning the tragic loss of 32-year-old Celia Carballo, a beloved mother of four who was pregnant with her fifth child. Celia and her unborn child were killed in…

Rebeca Akins, Cindel Rhoden, and Unborn Son Fatally Shot in Dalton, Georgia Double Murder-Suicide by Kevin Akins, Leaving Community in Mourning On May 21, 2025, the city of Dalton, Georgia, was shaken by a tragic double murder-suicide that claimed the lives of 35-year-old Rebeca Akins, her husband Kevin Akins, 37, and his pregnant girlfriend, 33-year-old…

Niagara Falls Police Investigating Memorial Day Shooting on 16th Street that Left One Man Critically Injured by Gunshot to the Neck Niagara Falls, NY — May 26, 2025 — What began as a peaceful Memorial Day afternoon intended to honor fallen military heroes quickly turned into a scene of chaos, panic, and emergency response in…

Kenneth Leaks, Beloved Manvel High School Graduate and Student-Athlete, Dies Suddenly Days After Graduation; Community Mourns Loss of a Bright Star The Manvel, Texas community is mourning the sudden and tragic loss of Kenneth Leaks, a standout student-athlete at Manvel High School. Kenneth’s vibrant presence, leadership, and talent left an indelible mark on all who…

Atreyu McCann, 13-Year-Old Son of Actress Clare McCann, Dies by Suicide Following Months of Severe Bullying at South Sydney High School; Tragedy Sparks National Outcry Over School Accountability and Youth Mental Health On May 23, 2025, 13-year-old Atreyu McCann, son of Australian actress and filmmaker Clare McCann, died by suicide after enduring months of relentless…

Anna Grace Phelan, 19-Year-Old TikTok Star Who Documented Her Battle with Glioblastoma, Dies After Inspiring Thousands with Her Faith and Resilience Anna Grace Phelan, a 19-year-old TikTok influencer from Jefferson, Georgia, passed away on May 23, 2025, after an eight-month battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable form of brain cancer. Her family announced her…