MEMPHIS, TN — Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris convened a virtual community meeting Tuesday afternoon to address growing concerns about the mental health impact of increased military and law enforcement presence on Memphis youth. The meeting, held via Zoom, brought together mental health professionals, youth advocates, and students to discuss the effects of the National … Read more

CHICAGO, IL — The city of Chicago is mourning the tragic loss of 17-year-old Gabriella Arellano, affectionately known as “Gabby,” who was found shot to death in an alley on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed her identity, marking yet another heartbreaking instance of gun violence claiming a young life. … Read more

LONDON, UK — Prunella Scales, the iconic English actress best known for her unforgettable role as Sybil Fawlty in the BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, at the age of 93. Her death marks the end of an extraordinary career that spanned over seven decades in television, theatre, and film. … Read more

Black River, Jamaica – The island nation of Jamaica is facing an unprecedented health crisis after Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm, tore through the region, leaving several hospitals underwater or completely destroyed. First responders are stretched beyond their limits, and officials are calling the situation “beyond critical” as medical services across the island … Read more

Authorities and family members are urgently searching for 17-year-old Zoey, who has been missing since August 30, 2025. Zoey was last seen in Concord and may still be in the area, though investigators believe she could have traveled to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or North Carolina. Law enforcement agencies and her family are working tirelessly to locate … Read more

Jasper County, Mississippi — Authorities in Mississippi are dealing with a bizarre and concerning situation after a truck carrying rhesus monkeys crashed on Tuesday, releasing several of the animals into the wild. While most have been recovered and euthanized, three monkeys remain missing, prompting an urgent search by local law enforcement and animal control teams. … Read more

The passing of Parrish Baillargeon has left a community heartbroken and a family struggling with profound grief. A beloved family member, Parrish’s passing comes at a time when the Baillargeon family is already enduring immense sorrow following the earlier deaths of Parrish’s mother and brother. This latest tragedy has deepened their pain and left those … Read more

A tragic plane crash off the coast of Kenya has claimed the lives of 10 European tourists and a Kenyan pilot. The accident occurred on the morning of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, when the aircraft was flying from the Diani Beach resort to the Maasai Mara Game Park, one of Kenya’s most popular safari destinations. … Read more

Today, we honor the memory of NYPD Sergeant Michael Curtin, a true American hero who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. As the squad sergeant of Truck Company 2 in the NYPD’s Emergency Services Unit (ESU), Sergeant Curtin embodied courage, leadership, and selfless dedication to public service. Augusta Woman and Family Stranded in … Read more

Augusta, GA (WJBF) – What was meant to be a joyful family vacation has turned into a tense waiting game for Augusta resident Erica Hillman and her family, who are stranded in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm, continues to wreak havoc across the island. Hillman, originally from Emanuel County, traveled with … Read more