NEW ORLEANS ( WVUE /Gray News) — New Orleans fire and police leaders are warning parents about a dangerous social media trend. Officials said a New Orleans-area 9-year-old boy recently burned 70% of his body participating in a trend called the “fire challenge,” which dares kids to set themselves...
government
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) — Midland ISD candidates met with families and community members Tuesday night at a town hall hosted by Jumpstart Midland, giving voters a chance to hear directly about their campaigns and the potential future of MISD. Parents got face time with the MISD sch...
government
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Chamber of Commerce unveiled the model for a 55-foot jackrabbit sculpture that will be placed in downtown Odessa late next year. Mayor Cal Hendrick said sales tax is the biggest economic driver in Odessa and that the sculpture will be an addition...
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CULLMAN, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A man is in custody after Cullman police said they were working an “active situation” Friday. Police said Jonathan Patrick Young was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff. Cullman authorities said they were called after Young’s elderly...
parks
HUTCHINGSON, Kansas (KOSA) - Howard College topped the list at No. 1 while Odessa College took No. 5 and Midland College landed at No. 16. The Hawks are coming off an incredible campaign that ended with an NJCAA National Championship. While many of last season’s players are gone,...
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LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 /Gray News) - The man accused of stealing and injuring a flamingo from the Las Vegas Strip was found guilty by a jury on Monday. Mitchell Fairbarn, 34, was present in court and appeared emotionless. His wife and friend were also seen inside the courtroom as the v...
safety
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A National Guard member who attempting to break up a fight near the U.S. Capitol was shot and injured on Sunday night, police said. Interim D.C. police chief Jeff Carroll said the shooting happened around 11:10 p.m. while guard members were sitting in a par...
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EMMONS COUNTY, N.D. ( KFYR /Gray News) - A landlord is behind bars after authorities say he broke into a home, exposed himself, and chased three young girls with his car while driving drunk. Court documents show Emmons County, North Dakota, deputies were sent Tuesday afternoon to...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As the fall weather slowly looms back over the Permian Basin, organizations all across West Texas are looking for unique ways to celebrate the fall season. All 4 Lions Clubs within Midland have partnered up to bring back their annual Trunk or Treating...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In its fourth public presentation, 'Produced Water 101' was held at Golf Course Road Church (GCR) on Monday. Known as PW 101, the informational session touches on questions like "What is produced water?" and "How can this be reused safely?" Jonna Smoo...
business
ATLANTA, Ga. ( Atlanta News First /Gray News) — For about 40 years, KFC has exclusively served Pepsi beverages — but next year, that’s set to change. On Thursday, the fast food giant said its thousands of U.S. locations are switching to a partnership with the Atlanta-based Coca-C...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A 4-month-old baby was left in a car over the weekend while his father went out to the popular bar area, Broadway, in downtown Nashville, according to Metro Nashville Police. Jordan Hayley, 25, is accused of leaving his infant in the front se...
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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) — A husband and wife from Texas are facing charges in connection with the death of a 17-year-old who was shot on Interstate 170 in Missouri. Willie Herndon, 42, and his wife, Taiya Herndon, 45, were charged in connection with the shooting ...
