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  Victims Identified in Oklahoma City Mass Shooting: On the evening of Monday, May 5, 2025, a tragic mass shooting occurred outside a popular establishment in Midtown Oklahoma City, resulting in at least seven individuals being wounded, one of whom is in critical condition. The shooting has left the community in shock and mourning.(Al Mayadeen…

Mass Shooting Outside The Collective in Midtown Oklahoma City Leaves Seven Wounded, One in Critical Condition; Police Investigating Motive and Suspect(s) as City Grapples with Aftermath A horrifying burst of gunfire disrupted the normally vibrant atmosphere of Midtown Oklahoma City on the night of Monday, May 5, 2025, when a mass shooting outside The Collective…

Ashley Smith, FedEx Driver; Sarah Johnson, Resident; and Mark Johnson, Husband—Victims of Violent Confrontation in College Station Neighborhood On the afternoon of Friday, May 2, 2025, a seemingly routine package delivery in the quiet College Station neighborhood near Lawyer Place and Shadowwood Drive escalated into a violent confrontation. The incident involved Ashley Smith, a FedEx…

  Lela Holland, Jimmy Wayne Schaeffer, and a 10-Year-Old Girl from Brenham, Texas, Tragically Lost in Flash Floods Amid Severe Storms On the evening of Monday, May 5, 2025, the city of Brenham, Texas, was struck by a devastating flash flood that led to the tragic loss of three lives: Lela Holland, 64; Jimmy Wayne…

In Loving Memory of Kosta Rexinis: A Cherished Son of New Jersey It is with profound sorrow and deep respect that we honor the life and legacy of Kosta Rexinis, a beloved member of the New Jersey community. Kosta’s passing has left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. His…

  Squire Enos Parsons Jr. (April 4, 1948 – May 5, 2025): Southern Gospel Music Community Mourns the Loss of Beloved Singer-Songwriter The Southern Gospel music community is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved voices and prolific songwriters, Squire Enos Parsons Jr., who passed away on May 5, 2025, at the age…

  Dinella Hutsell, 37, and Daniel Hutsell, 40: Tragic Murder-Suicide in Hughson, CA, Investigated After Child’s 911 Call On the morning of Sunday, May 4, 2025, a devastating incident unfolded in the small town of Hughson, California, within Stanislaus County. Authorities are investigating the deaths of Dinella Hutsell, 37, and her husband, Daniel Hutsell, 40,…

Dashayla Ardoin, Glenkeithan Robertson, and Two Other Victims Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Keithville, Louisiana In a deeply unsettling and tragic event, four individuals were found dead Monday morning in what authorities are investigating as a murder-suicide in the quiet community of Keithville, Louisiana. The incident occurred in the early hours of May 5,…

“Greg McGraw: A Life Tragically Cut Short in Fatal Motorcycle Collision on Route 602; A Community Mourns the Loss of a 57-Year-Old Beloved Resident, Whose Life Was Stolen Too Soon in a Heartbreaking Incident Involving a Pickup Truck” New Jersey is reeling from the sudden and devastating loss of Greg McGraw, a cherished 57-year-old resident,…

Tom’Mya Lyons, 17, Remembered as a Bright Light Taken Too Soon: A Heartbreaking Loss for the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Community Following Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on Bishop Ford Freeway The Homewood-Flossmoor High School community is mourning the tragic and untimely loss of one of its most cherished students, Tom’Mya Lyons, a 17-year-old senior whose life was…

The Tragic Loss of Corey McBride: Remembering a Heroic Firefighter and Devoted Brother in Service to the St. Louis Community It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our brother and devoted firefighter, Corey McBride, a respected veteran of nearly twenty years with the St. Louis…

DeLand, FL — Avantae Traeviyon Williams Arrested for Second Degree Murder in the McCabe’s Bar Shooting that Killed Multiple Victims, Authorities Confirm The victims of this tragic event were 27-year-old Marcus Mitchell, 25-year-old Taliyah Edwards, and 23-year-old Darren Simmons. Their lives were tragically cut short in the early hours of Saturday morning, marking a heartbreaking…

Linden Mackey Obituary: Lindsay Mourns the Loss of a Beloved Leader, Funeral Director, and Community Pillar Linden Mackey, affectionately known as “Lindy,” passed away in 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy of service, compassion, and leadership. He was not just a funeral director, but a steadfast community leader who had an unwavering commitment to his…

James Mote, Jennifer Mote, Robert (Bobby) L. Garrison, Sarah J. Wright, Emily C. Thompson, and Emma R. Williams tragically lose their lives in a devastating car accident on May 3rd, 2025, in Yucaipa, CA – A Heartbreaking Loss for Family, Friends, and the Community Yucaipa, CA – It is with profound sadness and sorrow that…

  Pam Beiter Sartory: A Tribute to a Life of Service, Compassion, and Environmental Advocacy Pam Beiter Sartory, a cherished resident of Jupiter, Florida, passed away on May 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering dedication to public service, environmental advocacy, and community engagement. As the Vice President of Resource Depot, Pam was instrumental…

Iziah Akeem Murray and Zaila Godis Murray Killed in Tragic Murder-Suicide on Cherokee Road, Belton, South Carolina On December 21, 2023, a heartbreaking incident occurred on Cherokee Road near Belton, South Carolina, resulting in the deaths of 21-year-old Iziah Akeem Murray and his 3-month-old daughter, Zaila Godis Murray. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and the…

  Robert N. Scott, Jeremiah Brinson, Clinton L. Brewer, and Zoey R. Smith Involved in Violent Early Morning Shooting in Paducah; Three Arrested as Victim Remains in Critical Condition In the early hours of a recent morning, Paducah, Kentucky, was rocked by a violent shooting incident that left one individual critically injured and three others…

  Kendric Cowart Jr. Arrested for First-Degree Murder in the Death of Gary Thompson Jr. at McComb Party On a fateful evening in McComb, Mississippi, a senseless act of violence unfolded, leaving the community in shock and mourning. Seventeen-year-old Gary Thompson Jr. lost his life during a party, allegedly at the hands of fellow teenager…

Heidi E. Dowd: A Mother’s Tragic End in Bay County, Michigan In August 2020, the Bay City community was shaken by the discovery of Heidi E. Dowd’s charred remains behind an abandoned schoolhouse in Mount Forest Township, Bay County, Michigan. A mother of five from West Branch, Dowd’s life was tragically cut short, and her…

In Memoriam: Matt Allyn – Founder of Voodoo Brewing Co. It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that Voodoo Brewing Co. announces the unexpected passing of our beloved founder, Matt Allyn, who left us far too soon this past week. As we mourn his loss, we extend our heartfelt condolences to…