Three years ago, a video went viral of a group of teenage students chanting the n-word at a private party in Southlake, Texas. Now, as the school district tries to incorporate cultural awareness into the curriculum, a group of parents is fighting back. Southlake is not a racist community — that was the consensus among
Continue Reading A University of Kentucky student was found dead at the bottom of a 150-foot cliff in the Red River Gorge on Wednesday, two days after she went hiking and did not return home, the local search and rescue said. The 24-year-old student had fallen off the cliff in the Auxier Ridge area of the gorge,
Continue Reading An Alabama museum unveiled a restored Greyhound bus Tuesday in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Riders who fought for desegregation in bus terminals. The unveiling of the bus, which was in service during the time of the Freedom Rides in 1961, coincides with the 60th anniversary of when the first Freedom Riders
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BILOXI, Mississipi (WALA) — A 3-month-old child injured during a police chase and shootout in south Mississippi on Monday has died, according to the coroner in Harrison County. Brian Switzer, from Harrison County Coroner, says the 3 month old baby died from a single gunshot wound. He will
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MODESTO, CA (KOVR) — A Modesto man devoted to living a better life was hit and killed by Brandon Howze, who was allegedly drunk at the time. Friends of Ray Galindo say the tragic irony is Galindo was leaving an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting when it happened. Galindo spent
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Foster kids who turn 18 before ever being adopted “age out” and are at high risk for unemployment, poverty, health consequences and homelessness. In fact, one in 10 foster kids in Wisconsin will become homeless in one year. To help, Steinhafels partnered with Lad Lake,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story VACAVILLE, CA (KOVR) — May the 4th is a well-known and celebrated day for those with affection for all things Star Wars, but this year is different for some who are celebrating the storied saga. What may seem a long time ago in a city not too far,
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A booster shot of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine revs up the immune response against two worrying coronavirus variants, the company reported Wednesday. And a booster dose formulated specifically to match the B.1.351 variant first seen in South Africa was even more effective, Moderna said in a statement. Vaccine makers are trying to get out ahead of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual True/False Film Festival starts Wednesday at Stephens Lake Park this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with an outside location, the weather is a concern throughout the weekend. Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau spokeswoman Megan McConachie, said there are plans in place in case the weather does not cooperate,
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, CA (KCAL, KCBS) — The families of people who have been killed in deputy-involved shootings have accused deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department of harassing and intimidating them. The families of Vanessa Marquez, Anthony Vargas, Daniel Hernandez, and Paul Rea were on hand Tuesday
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The Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education held a webinar for school leaders, school nurses and local health officials to keep local leaders informed with COVID-19 updates pertaining to K-12 schools and answer questions.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens announced Tuesday it plans to welcome back fans to full capacity at M&T Bank Stadium for the upcoming season. “I’m missing the tailgating,” said Philip Brzozowski. “I’m missing seeing the guys in action.” In a message to season ticket holders, the team
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This mountainous frontier city on the Columbia River plateau romanticizes the pioneer personality of the Old West and celebrates its rugged past with one of the world’s oldest rodeos. In rural Umatilla County, where Pendleton is located, locals take pride in the region’s deep sense of freedom, toughness and self-reliance. It’s not entirely surprising then
Continue Reading Firefighters in Tennessee had to help bust a 2-year-old boy out of an antique wooden barrel after he climbed in and got stuck in one over the weekend. Dorian Strubing, who turns 3 in July, wedged himself in the barrel on Saturday evening, while his family was finishing dinner a few feet away, his dad,
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story PENSACOLA (WFOR) — A north Florida teen accused of rigging her high school’s homecoming race for queen is facing more serious charges. The State Attorney’s Office in Pensacola said Emily Grover will be tried as an adult in the homecoming hack case after turning 18 just a few
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Not sure what to eat? Why not choose foods that are good for your brain? Meals inspired by traditional foods from the sunny Mediterranean, a new study found, may lower your risk for dementia by interfering with the buildup of two proteins, amyloid and tau, into the plaques and tangles that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s
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Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — A Philadelphia social media star recognized around the country is asking for help to move his mission forward. Terrill Haigler has had a heck of a year. “I’ve literally found my purpose,” he said. In June 2020, Haigler was a Streets Department sanitation worker when
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh City Council will hold a public hearing today to address concerns about the decrease in the city’s Black population. The Penn Plaza Support and Action Coalition petitioned the council for this hearing. The PPSA says 7,000 African-American residents left the city between 2014-2018 which
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SMYRNA, Delaware (KYW) — There are new developments in the death of a 3-year-old Smyrna, Delaware girl whose remains were found in a softball field in 2019. Her mother has been re-indicted in the girl’s death. Three-year-old Emma Cole‘s remains were found in 2019, a year after she
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A man who allegedly struck a Sikh man in the head with a hammer at Brooklyn hotel has been arrested. Police on Tuesday announced the arrest of 27-year-old Latif Gina, of Brooklyn. The incident happened on April 26 at the Quality Inn on Osborn
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