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Massive Fire Erupts at AutoNation Volkswagen Dealership in Savannah — Suspected Explosion and Structural Collapse Trigger Large-Scale Emergency Response and Widespread Traffic Disruptions SAVANNAH, GA — May 23, 2025 — A devastating fire broke out early Friday morning at the AutoNation Volkswagen dealership located at the busy intersection of Abercorn Street and Eisenhower Drive in…

Jesse Allen Black Arrested in Lexington, N.C., Fraud Scandal: Dozens of Victims Defrauded of Over $600,000 in Sweeping Financial Scheme Linked to Triad Carports and Metal Structures, Inc. LEXINGTON, N.C. — May 23, 2025 — In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the Davidson County community and beyond, authorities have announced the culmination…

In Loving Memory of Robert Parker — Beloved Son, Father, Brother, and Friend — Newark, Ohio Mourns the Loss of a Man Whose Life Was Defined by Compassion, Humility, and Enduring Devotion to Family and Community NEWARK, OH — May 21, 2025 — With heavy hearts and in loving remembrance, the family and friends of…

Jyrah Smith Killed in Early Morning Shooting in South Memphis; Police Investigate Twin Incidents MEMPHIS, Tenn. — May 23, 2025 — A wave of grief has swept through South Memphis as the community reels from two shootings that occurred just minutes apart early Friday morning. One of those incidents claimed the life of a 23-year-old…

Two Yeshiva Students Killed, Three Seriously Injured in Fiery Crash on North Hope Chapel Road Near Lakewood–Jackson Border JACKSON, NJ — A devastating single-vehicle crash in the early hours of Friday, May 23, 2025, claimed the lives of two yeshiva students and left three others seriously injured. The incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. on North…

Gay Rothacher Killed in Jackson Township Crash: Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Bolivar Woman JACKSON TOWNSHIP, OH — A tragic two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Wales Avenue and Strausser Street NW on the morning of May 22, 2025, has claimed the life of 55-year-old Gay Rothacher of Bolivar. The incident has left the local…

David Gardner Killed, Two Others Injured in Late-Night Single-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 80 in Bienville Parish — Louisiana State Police Urge Seatbelt Use and Responsible Driving Amid Tragic Incident Arcadia, LA — May 21, 2025 — The close-knit communities of Lucky and Bienville Parish are mourning the tragic loss of David Gardner, a 32-year-old…

Tragic Loss in Clarksville: Final Search and Recovery Efforts Conclude for Missing 12-Year-Old Boy in Big West Fork Creek CLARKSVILLE, TN — The tight-knit community of Clarksville is mourning the heartbreaking conclusion of a desperate search for a missing 12-year-old boy whose life was tragically lost in the treacherous waters of Big West Fork Creek.…

Tragic Loss of Swartz Creek Middle School Sixth-Grade Student Sends Shockwaves Through Community SWARTZ CREEK, MI — The Swartz Creek Middle School community is grappling with the heartbreaking news of the sudden passing of a cherished sixth-grade student. In a heartfelt message to families, school officials conveyed their profound sorrow, emphasizing their commitment to supporting…

Nicky Andrews, Cherished Greenville Middle Academy Principal, Dies Unexpectedly, Leaving a Profound Legacy of Leadership, Love, and Lasting Impact GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Greenville County School District, students, families, and an entire community are in mourning following the sudden and unexpected passing of Nicky Andrews, the deeply respected and beloved principal of Greenville Middle Academy.…

Marcio Maridell Anderson, 41, Identified as Victim in Multi-County Homicide; Suspects Avery Eugene Stemmons and Karina Gonzales Barreto Arrested COMANCHE COUNTY, Texas (May 23, 2025) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas Rangers have made significant progress in a chilling multi-county homicide investigation that began earlier this month with the discovery of a…

Sarah Bailey Fatally Injured During Altercation with Kelsey Jo Staigmiller in Great Falls, Montana GREAT FALLS, Mont. (May 23, 2025) — A tragic incident on Sunday, May 18, 2025, has left the Great Falls community mourning the loss of 50-year-old Sarah Bailey, a local business owner. Bailey sustained fatal injuries during an altercation with 31-year-old…

Fatal Fire at Hilliard Condominium on Vinings Boulevard Sparks Investigation HILLIARD, Ohio (May 23, 2025) — A tragic early morning fire claimed the life of one person in a Hilliard condominium on Friday, prompting a joint investigation by fire officials and local authorities. The blaze was reported shortly after sunrise in the 5000 block of…

Wesley Robertson Fatally Shot by Checkers Employee Elijah Travis Mackey During Dispute Over Food Order in Kissimmee, Florida KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 23, 2025) — A tragic incident unfolded late Wednesday night at a Checkers fast-food restaurant in Kissimmee, Florida, when a dispute over a food order escalated into a fatal shooting. The Osceola County Sheriff’s…

Man Fatally Shot in Early Morning Incident on Wealthy Street SE in Grand Rapids’ Eastown Neighborhood; Police Investigate Homicide GRAND RAPIDS, MI (May 23, 2025) — A man was fatally shot in the early hours of Friday morning in Grand Rapids’ Eastown neighborhood, prompting a homicide investigation by the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD). The…

Rosalinda Garcia Fatally Stabbed in Savannah; Cristhian Moises Almendares-Perez Charged with Murder and Animal Cruelty SAVANNAH, Ga. (May 23, 2025) — The Savannah community is mourning the tragic loss of 42-year-old Rosalinda Garcia, who was fatally stabbed in a violent incident that also resulted in the deaths of three dogs. Cristhian Moises Almendares-Perez, 30, has…

Houston Police Seek Armed Suspect After Violent Robbery at Chase Drive-Thru ATM on Airline Road and Tidwell HOUSTON, TX (May 22, 2025) — A manhunt is underway in North Houston after a brazen and violent robbery took place at a Chase Bank drive-thru ATM. The Houston Police Department (HPD) is urging the public to help…

43-Year-Old Man Critically Injured in West Side Stabbing; Rey Gonzalez, 21, Charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder in Chicago Assault CHICAGO, Ill. (May 22, 2025) — A 43-year-old man is in critical condition following a brutal stabbing on Chicago’s West Side, and 21-year-old Rey Gonzalez has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies in connection with…

17-Year-Old Fatally Shot on Metropolitan Street in Aurora: Tragic Homicide Sparks Grief, Demands for Justice, and Renewed Calls to Confront Rising Youth Violence in Kane County AURORA, Ill. (May 20, 2025) — A wave of shock, sorrow, and rising frustration has engulfed the city of Aurora following the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy on…

Stanley Kepley III Mourned After Tragic Death in Huntingburg: Former South Spencer High Student Remembered for His Gentle Spirit, Artistic Soul, and Enduring Struggles Amid Sudden Loss That Shakes Two Indiana Communities HUNTINGBURG, IN — Grief has descended on the tight-knit communities of Rockport and Huntingburg following the sudden and heartbreaking death of Stanley Kepley…