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ATHENS, Tenn. — What began as a routine night at a popular Athens bar turned to tragedy early Saturday morning when the owner of the Double C Bar, 55-year-old Randy Croft, was fatally shot during a confrontation outside the business he built and loved. The McMinn County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that deputies responded to the…

WORTHINGTON, Ohio — The Worthington community is reeling after the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Aaron Pound, a beloved wellness teacher at Slate Hill Elementary School. His passing has left students, colleagues, and families in deep mourning, as they remember the impact he had on countless lives. Pound was more than an educator—he was known…

PALMDALE, Calif. — A violent head-on crash Friday evening in Palmdale has claimed the life of 31-year-old Chelsea Jewkes, authorities confirmed. The collision occurred on Avenue N, a roadway already known for its history of serious crashes. Emergency crews rushed to the scene after reports of a severe accident and found two heavily damaged vehicles…

SULLIVAN TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal single-vehicle crash in Ashland County on Friday evening as 55-year-old Jason L. Carter of Coolidge, Arizona. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers responded to reports of a serious crash late Friday in Sullivan Township. When emergency crews arrived, they found Carter’s…

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — The Messiah University community is in mourning following the sudden and heartbreaking death of Brendan James Heisey, a 22-year-old senior chemistry major, who was struck by a train near the South Gate entrance of campus on Friday, September 19, 2025. University officials confirmed the tragedy in a statement, expressing deep sorrow over…

MOORHEAD, Miss. — Heartbreak has struck the Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) family following the sudden passing of student-athlete Emanuell Cooks of Elba, Alabama. The 21-year-old, admired for both his athletic talent and his uplifting character, died Thursday due to medical complications, leaving the campus community devastated. Emanuell, who balanced his college education with his…

It is with profound sadness that the Leake Academy community is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of student Ava Byars. Her passing has left classmates, teachers, friends, and family grappling with grief as they remember the joy and warmth she brought into their lives. Ava was not only a dedicated student but also a…

SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. — Heartbreak has struck the Sonoma County community with the passing of Kylee, a young woman whose life was filled with passion, hard work, and love for her family and friends. Born and raised in Sonoma County, Kylee attended Santa Rosa High School, where she was actively involved in 4-H and FFA,…

DALLAS, Texas — In the early hours of Sunday morning, a devastating crash shook South Dallas after an ATV and a car collided at the intersection of Robert B. Cullum Boulevard and Borich Street. The accident occurred shortly after 12:15 a.m., leaving two people seriously injured and the community awaiting answers. According to the Dallas…

A small community is reeling in shock and grief after an unthinkable tragedy unfolded within a family home. Authorities have confirmed that Danny Ray Phillips was responsible for the deaths of his two children, Tammy Lynn Phillips, 39, and Lanny Phillips, before taking his own life in what investigators are calling a murder-suicide. The heartbreaking…