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Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba says he’s been indicted on bribery charges

By Ross Adams and Angela Williams Click here for updates on this story     JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) — Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced Wednesday that his legal team notified him that federal prosecutors have indicted him on “bribery and related charges.” The indictment comes after Angelique Lee resigned her seat on the Jackson City Council

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7 colelge students charged in hate crime attack, lured victim on dating app authorities allege

By Mike Hellgren and Christian Olaniran Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Seven Salisbury University students, including four from Anne Arundel County, are charged with a hate crime for an alleged brutal attack on a victim because of his sexual orientation, according to authorities. The defendants had court hearings Wednesday morning

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Teen’s mother confronts Boy Scout leader, relocates family after alleged sexual abuse, police say

By Dennis Valera Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Boy Scout leader charged with sexual abuse of a teen was previously confronted by the alleged victim’s mother, who relocated her family, according to police records obtained by WJZ. James Soltysiak, 56, has been charged with second-degree rape, second-degree assault and

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2 dead after apparent hostage situation at Fayette County apartment

By Erika Stanish, Patrick Damp Click here for updates on this story     UNIONTOWN, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Two people are dead after an apparent hostage situation at an apartment in Fayette County, authorities said. Residents from the Woodview Terrace Apartments in Uniontown were evacuated Wednesday morning for an “active incident.” The district attorney said a man

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7 Salisbury University students charged with hate crime after assaulting a man, police say

By Christian Olaniran Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Seven Salisbury University students are facing charges after an alleged assault that left a victim with a broken rib, according to police. Police said seven students, who were “members or associates of a fraternity at Salisbury University,” used a social media

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Celebrating 75 Years of Thanksgiving Tradition: Houston’s H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade Returns with Grand Marshal Carl Lewis

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     November 6, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Introduction: Every Thanksgiving, Houstonians gather to celebrate a tradition as rich as the holiday itself—the H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year marks the 75th anniversary of Houston’s beloved event, promising a spectacular show of community spirit, gratitude,

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Sylvester Turner Steps Up to Succeed Sheila Jackson Lee in Texas’s 18th Congressional District with Landslide Win

By Burt Levine Click here for updates on this story     November 6, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston has spoken, and change is on the horizon. Former Mayor Sylvester Turner clinched a decisive victory in Tuesday’s election, securing 70 percent of the vote to succeed the late Sheila Jackson Lee in Texas’s 18th Congressional District.

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