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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…

🚨 Multiple Pedestrians Injured as Vehicle Rams into Crowd During Liverpool FC Premier League Victory Parade on Water Street; Male Driver Detained at Scene On the evening of Monday, May 26, 2025, a celebratory atmosphere in Liverpool turned tragic when a vehicle drove into a crowd of fans during Liverpool Football Club’s Premier League trophy…

🚨 Charles B. Rangel, Trailblazing Harlem Congressman, Decorated War Veteran, Civil Rights Advocate, and First Black Chair of House Ways and Means Committee, Dies at 94 After Seven Decades of Public Service NEW YORK, May 26, 2025 — Charles Bernard Rangel, a legendary figure in American political history, the first Black chair of the powerful…

🚨 Frank West and Cambre Dean Found Fatally Shot in Lee County Home; Jonathan Kelly Arrested at the Scene and Charged with Double First-Degree Murder LEE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI – In a harrowing and deeply unsettling case that has left the quiet community of Shannon in shock, two residents—43-year-old Frank West and 39-year-old Cambre Dean—were found…

Naomi Oglesby Fatally Shot in Wichita Apartment; Baby Delivered Before Her Death Now in NICU—19-Year-Old Matthew Wayne Criscenzo Arrested for First-Degree Murder In a heartbreaking and deeply disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves through the community of Wichita, Kansas, 20-year-old Naomi Oglesby, a young pregnant woman described by friends and family as kind-hearted and full…

John Peters Death, Obituary: Beloved East Midlands Radio Legend and First Voice of Radio Trent Dies at 75 The British broadcasting community is mourning the loss of John Peters, a pioneering radio presenter whose warm voice and enduring presence shaped the East Midlands airwaves for over five decades. Peters passed away in May 2025 at…

Phil Robertson, Patriarch of ‘Duck Dynasty’ and Founder of Duck Commander, Dies at 79 After Battle with Alzheimer’s Disease Phil Alexander Robertson, the charismatic patriarch of the Robertson family and star of the reality television series “Duck Dynasty,” passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 79. His death was confirmed by his…

New Glasgow Woman Targeted in Broad Daylight Purse Snatching on MacLean Street; Swift Police Response Leads to Arrest of Repeat Offender Matthew MacLean NEW GLASGOW, NOVA SCOTIA — A 43-year-old Pictou County man, Matthew MacLean, has been charged following a brazen daylight robbery attempt in New Glasgow. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, May 20,…

Joel Noble and Jesse Davidsmeyer Mourned Across Pittsfield: Tragic Morgan County Car Accident Claims Lives of Two Beloved Pittsfield High School Students, Prompting Community-Wide Grief, Vigils, and Renewed Calls for Teen Driving Safety Measures PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS — The community of Pittsfield is reeling in heartbreak following the devastating loss of two cherished young lives, Joel…

Rocco Renaud’s Sudden Death Shocks Greater Sudbury: Community Mourns the Loss of Beloved Student Remembered for Kindness, Leadership, and Uplifting Spirit as Tributes Pour In From Friends, Family, and Educators Across the Region GREATER SUDBURY, ONTARIO — The community of Greater Sudbury is grieving the heartbreaking and sudden loss of Rocco Renaud, a beloved young…

Kevin Ward Jr.’s Death in Sprint Car Collision with Tony Stewart Shatters Racing World: Tragic On-Track Confrontation During Caution at Canandaigua Motorsports Park Leaves 20-Year-Old Driver Dead and Sparks National Debate on Motorsports Safety, Conduct, and Legal Accountability CANANDAIGUA, NEW YORK — The motorsports world was stunned and forever changed on the night of August…

Kerry “Dolla Man” Oliver Identified as Homicide Victim in Gruesome Bendals Discovery: Body Found Stuffed in Barrel Sparks National Outcry, Pressure Mounts on Law Enforcement as Antigua and Barbuda Records Sixth Murder of 2025 BENDALS, ANTIGUA & BARBUDA — The quiet farming district of Bendals has been thrust into the national spotlight following the gruesome…

Deputy Carl “Little Chief” Jensen Found Deceased After Failing to Report for Duty: Little River County Mourns the Loss of a Dedicated Public Servant On May 26, 2025, the Little River County Sheriff’s Office announced the untimely passing of Deputy Sheriff Carl “Little Chief” Jensen, a deeply respected and dedicated member of their team. Deputy…