Shattered Celebrations: Newton County Mourns Jaylah Donald and Her Unborn Child A Thanksgiving night meant for family, gratitude, and celebration has been irrevocably scarred by an unimaginable tragedy. The Newton County community is cloaked in a profound and double-layered grief after 19-year-old Jaylah Donald, who was seven months pregnant, was fatally struck by a vehicle. […]

More Than a Doctor: Dr. Kelly C. McCants Leaves a Legacy of Compassion and Innovation The medical world is reeling, a city is draped in grief, and countless families are left heartbroken after the devastating loss of Dr. Kelly C. McCants. A titan in the field of cardiology, Dr. McCants was more than a skilled […]

A Sanctuary Violated: Southeast Portland Mourns the Loss of Its ‘Gentle Giant,’ Grey J. Wolfe Just before sunrise on November 26, the quiet, tree-lined streets of a Southeast Portland neighborhood were shattered by a violence so profound it has left an entire community reeling. In a devastating tragedy that has stolen the sense of security […]

A Life Hanging in the Balance: Catastrophic Crash Leaves Local Rider Fighting for Survival The familiar, rhythmic hum of evening traffic on the SR-55 was shattered by the sound of screeching metal and breaking fiberglass. In a moment that forever altered the course of a life, a solo motorcycle crash on the transition ramp to […]

A Promise Unfulfilled: Community Mourns Thomas Barlese, 25, After Tragic Early-Morning Crash The world grew dimmer this week for a grieving family and a wide circle of friends as they said goodbye to Thomas Barlese, a vibrant 25-year-old whose life was brutally cut short in a horrific early-morning crash. What began as a typical night […]

A Day of Fear: Valley Fair Mall Chaos Leaves Scars on a Community A routine afternoon of shopping at Valley Fair Mall was violently shattered, transforming a space of leisure and normalcy into a landscape of pure terror. What began as an “unexpected situation” quickly escalated into a scene of mass panic, with the sound […]

A Day of Terror: Southlake Mall Lockdown Ends in Tragedy and Trauma What began as a typical Saturday of shopping and family outings at Southlake Mall swiftly descended into unimaginable horror. The sound of gunfire, initially mistaken by some for misplaced fireworks, triggered a primal wave of panic, transforming a bustling center of commerce into […]

The Penn Hills community is shrouded in grief and disbelief following the sudden and tragic death of Victor Adeleke, a vibrant 10th-grade student at Penn Hills School District. The promising young life, full of potential and dreams, was cut devastatingly short in a heartbreaking incident that has left students, teachers, and family members grappling with […]

The city of Louisville and the medical community at large are reeling from a profound and heartbreaking loss. Dr. Kelly C. McCants, MD, a titan in the field of cardiology known for his compassionate care and innovative spirit, has died unexpectedly. His passing has left an irreplaceable void in the hearts of his patients, colleagues, […]

The Quiet Anchor: Fayetteville Mourns the Loss of William Eugene Tilley A profound and gentle silence has settled over Fayetteville. William Eugene Tilley, 65, a man whose very presence was a synonym for warmth and kindness, passed away on November 27, 2025. His departure marks not just the loss of a life, but the fading […]