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RITTMAN, Ohio — The Rittman Police Department has identified Sgt. Scott Ries as the officer killed in the line of duty during a Sunday night shooting in Wayne County that left multiple people dead and several others injured. In a statement, the department called his death an “unimaginable loss” andContinue Reading

The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday evening in York Township, Fulton County. According to troopers, the crash happened at approximately 5:27 p.m. on July 5, 2026, at the intersection of State Route 109 and County Road D. InvestigatorsContinue Reading

With profound sadness, family, friends, and members of the Centreville community are mourning the tragic loss of Dekevion Andrews, 19, and Donovan Jackson, 22, following a mass shooting near Orchard Cafe on Highway 24 early Saturday morning. According to Wilkinson County Coroner Ronnie Fisher, both Andrews and Jackson were amongContinue Reading

With profound sadness, family, friends, and members of the Macon community are mourning the heartbreaking loss of Linda King, 54, and her 9-year-old granddaughter, Skylar Harden, who tragically lost their lives in a fatal crash on Interstate 75 Sunday afternoon. According to the Macon-Bibb County Coroner’s Office, Linda and SkylarContinue Reading

It is with profound sadness that we remember and honor Byron Surrell, whose tragic passing has left his family, friends, and the Doniphan community mourning a heartbreaking loss. According to the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department, emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 7:00 p.m. Sunday to the Current River near FloatContinue Reading

Two women were killed in a devastating two-vehicle crash on Highway 73 late Saturday night, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS). Authorities identified the victims as Hillary Newton, 38, of Port Arthur, and Blanca Sandino, 45, of Port Arthur. Investigators said preliminary findings indicate that Newton wasContinue Reading

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, family, friends, and members of the Fayette community mourn the tragic and sudden loss of Kendrick Shelby, 49, who passed away following a single-vehicle crash in Jefferson County, Mississippi. According to Jefferson County Sheriff James Bailey, the crash occurred on Sunday at approximately 12:08Continue Reading

NATCHEZ, Miss. — Law enforcement officials are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday evening at Southside Market, leaving multiple people injured and prompting the temporary closure of the store. According to Natchez Police Chief Lee Best, at least three people were injured by gunfire inside the store and were transportedContinue Reading

With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, family, friends, and members of the Baton Rouge community mourn the tragic and sudden loss of Tray Young, 30, who died following a fatal shooting on July 4, 2026. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers were called at approximately 1:15 a.m. toContinue Reading