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“Justin Brooks, 29, Killed in Tragic Single-Vehicle Crash on LA Highway 3132 Early Wednesday Morning: Caddo Parish Community Mourns Heartbreaking Loss of a Beloved Local Figure” CADDO PARISH, LA (May 7, 2025) — The Caddo Parish community is in deep mourning after the tragic loss of Justin Brooks, a 29-year-old local man who was killed…

LIMESTONE COUNTY, AL (May 7, 2025) — William Hardrick, 22, of Austin Peay State University, and three others killed in a tragic multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 65, Limestone County. The crash also claimed the lives of 29-year-old Sarah Thompson, 33-year-old Marcus Greene, and 51-year-old Jennifer Cruz. Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to the collision…

Stephanie Leighann Harris Sentenced to Six to Eight Years for the Fatal Crash That Killed 19-Year-Old Coble Hartman in Hickory, NC, on May 6, 2025 Hickory, NC (May 6, 2025) — In a tragic case that has left the local community reeling, Stephanie Leighann Harris, 31, of Hickory, North Carolina, has been sentenced to six…

Gerald “Gerry” Webb, Cherished Cheshire Resident, Beloved Job Coach, and Community Pillar, Passes Away Suddenly, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Service, Kindness, and Dedication – A Celebration of His Life and Contributions to His Family, Friends, and the Community On a day that will forever remain etched in the hearts of those who knew him,…

BROWNSBORO, TX (May 7, 2025) — Mariana Lozano Tudon, 22, Killed in Tragic Car Accident: The East Texas Community Mourns the Loss of a Bright Medical Student and Dedicated Volunteer A cloud of grief has descended upon Brownsboro, Texas, and the surrounding East Texas community after the tragic passing of Mariana Lozano Tudon, a 22-year-old…

SANTA ANA, Calif. (May 7, 2025) — Tragic Stabbing Outside Santa Ana High School Claims the Life of 14-Year-Old Student, Leaves Two Others Injured in Possible Gang-Related Attack In a deeply unsettling turn of events, a quiet Wednesday afternoon in Santa Ana was shattered by a violent incident outside Santa Ana High School, leading to…

Suspect Shot by Houston Police Officers After Opening Fire During Traffic Stop on Buxley Street in Central Southwest Houston On May 7, 2025, at approximately 2:55 PM, an officer-involved shooting occurred in the 13900 block of Buxley Street in Central Southwest Houston. According to the Houston Police Department (HPD), the incident began as a routine…

22-Year-Old Law Student Identified as Suspect in Fatal Axe Attack at University of Warsaw; Female Administrator Killed, Security Guard Hospitalized On the evening of May 6, 2025, a tragic and violent incident occurred at the University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski), resulting in the death of a female administrative employee and the critical injury of a…

Zaykeese Amarius Brown, 25, Tragically Killed in Bedford Avenue Shooting in Lynchburg, Virginia; Police Investigate Surveillance Leads On the evening of May 6, 2025, a fatal shooting occurred on Bedford Avenue in Lynchburg, Virginia, resulting in the death of 25-year-old Zaykeese Amarius Brown. The Lynchburg Police Department responded promptly to the scene, where Brown was…

Mark Hiscock: A Tribute to a Musical Icon It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mark Hiscock, a cherished member of the Newfoundland and Labrador music community. Mark, a founding member of the celebrated folk group Shanneyganock, has left behind a legacy that will forever be woven into the fabric of…

  Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith Found Not Guilty in State Trial for Tyre Nichols’ Death; Federal Convictions and Broader Implications Remain On May 7, 2025, a Tennessee state jury acquitted former Memphis police officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith of all charges—including second-degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct,…

  In Memoriam: David Friderici – Senior Vice President, Aviation Passenger Solutions at IBS Software It is with profound sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our esteemed colleague, David Friderici, Senior Vice President of Aviation Passenger Solutions at IBS Software. David’s unexpected departure has left an irreplaceable void, and his loss will be…

“Sïmone Victoria Tragically Killed in Milwaukee Shooting Near N 73rd and W Mill: Community Mourns Loss of Young Woman” The city of Milwaukee is in mourning following the tragic death of Sïmone Victoria, a young woman whose life was cut short after a shooting near the intersection of N 73rd and W Mill. The Milwaukee…

Sïmone Victoria Killed After Shooting in Milwaukee: Authorities Investigate Fatal Incident Near North 73rd Street and West Mill Road On May 7, 2025, a tragic shooting occurred near the intersection of North 73rd Street and West Mill Road in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, resulting in the death of a woman identified as Sïmone Victoria. The Milwaukee Police…

“Group Captain Virendera Singh Pathania, VrC, VM, and 26 Indian Tourists Killed in Pahalgam Terror Attack; Indian Air Force Rafale Fighter Jet Shot Down by Pakistan in Retaliation The escalating conflict between India and Pakistan has reached a critical juncture following a series of retaliatory military actions. On May 7, 2025, a senior French intelligence…

“Keesler Air Force Base Lockdown: No Evidence of Active Shooter; All Personnel Safe” On May 7, 2025, Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi, was placed under lockdown following reports of a potential active shooter. After a thorough investigation by base security forces and supporting agencies, officials confirmed there were no indications of an active…

  Fatal Crash in Columbia, Maryland: 18-Year-Old Sahan Tilaka Kalegana Koralage Dies in High-Speed Collision on Governor Warfield Parkway In the early hours of Saturday, May 3, 2025, a tragic single-vehicle crash occurred on Governor Warfield Parkway in Columbia, Maryland, resulting in the death of 18-year-old Sahan Tilaka Kalegana Koralage of Elkridge. The incident took…

NEW YORK, NY — Authorities have released further details about a heartbreaking incident earlier this week in which a person tragically died by suicide after jumping from the George Washington Bridge into the Hudson River. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, has brought renewed attention to the mental health crisis…

Keesler Air Force Base Placed on Lockdown Amid Reports of Active Shooter; Investigation Underway BILOXI, MS — Keesler Air Force Base was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning following unconfirmed reports of an active shooter on or near the premises. Officials from the base confirmed to WLOX that all access gates have been closed as a…

Joshua Youngblood, 45, Charged with Murder After Allegedly Administering Fatal Fentanyl Dose to Daughter Jade Youngblood, 28, on Thanksgiving Day 2023; Faces Additional Sexual Assault Allegations Involving Her Friend On Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, a tragic and harrowing incident unfolded in Houston, Texas, leading to the death of 28-year-old Jade Youngblood and subsequent criminal…