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ELIZABETH, La. ( KPLC /Gray News) — Leaders in a Louisiana community are responding to the likelihood that a candidate accused of raping two children is set to become their next police chief. Elizabeth, a village in Allen Parish with around 400 residents, is scheduled to elect it...
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - Former college football head coach Dennis Franchione has died. He was 75. Franchione’s head coaching career spanned more than 30 years, with over 200 victories and major stints at colleges that included the University of Alabama, Texas A&M an...
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Numbers from the September report included 416 intakes, 83 adoptions, 56 return-to-owners and 91 transfers.
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( InvestigateTV ) — More than a third of Americans plan to cut back on football-related spending this season because of the economy, according to a new LendingTree survey , even though many fans could still end up taking on hundreds of dollars in football-related debt. LendingTre...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, October 6th, 2026: It’ll be a very nice day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with pleasant temperatures, lots of sunshine and quiet conditions for the majority. High temperatures will warm into the 70s and 80s. ...
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( InvestigateTV ) — From the classrooms to the workplace to nearly every website you visit, artificial intelligence is changing some aspects of how we live. It has been a dominant topic in the news, with names like Anthropic and Elon Musk frequently mentioned. But how it works ca...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Police Department was called to a bridge strike in the 5400 block of the eastbound lanes of West Interstate 20 around 9:50 A.M. on Tuesday. Officers arrived to find that the overpass bridge had sustained heavy structural impact from an over-hei...
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Eastbound main lanes of I-20 and northbound lanes of Loop 250 over I-20 were closed due to a bridge strike in Odessa, Texas.
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An unknown male burglarized Level Up Smoke & Gift in Odessa, Texas, stealing approximately $1,849 worth of merchandise.
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas. ( KBTX /Gray News) - A popular social media star was arrested in Texas near a college bar over the weekend, according to authorities. Benjamin Beard, 34, known as BenDaDonnn online, was charged Sunday with evading arrest. Another man, 29-year-old Kenny Car...
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(AP) - Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for his smooth ’80s hits “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and “You Are My Lady,” has died. He was 70. A statement shared by his family on his official Instagram account confirmed Jackson died Monday, three days after...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , explore the realities of having babies later in life and how those pregnancies alter roles for both parents and grandparents. Plus, find out how reverse mentoring can bridge generational divides on the job to break down workpla...
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(Gray News) - Equifax has agreed to a proposed $100 million settlement over allegedly incorrect credit scores. A class action lawsuit alleges the credit bureau reported lower scores for about 4 million people in March and April of 2022, potentially affecting applications for mort...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A bridge strike has closed northbound Loop 250 and eastbound Interstate 20 at that intersection on Midland’s west side, according to the City of Midland. The Midland Police and Fire Department are currently on scene. The city is asking drivers to make alte...
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HOLLANDTOWN, Wis. ( Aging Untold ) — Bruce Petros has been building stringed instruments for 52 years, turning a small woodworking shop into the business Petros Guitars. “We’re trying to have lasting, lasting beauty in the instrument,” Petros said. From a $15 kit to a career Petr...
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GREENVILLE, S.C. ( Aging Untold ) — A new program in South Carolina is offering support to women during the postpartum period, connecting them with experts and other mothers navigating early motherhood. Nicole Parmelee, who has two children, started the New Moms School after her ...
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( Aging Untold ) — Ageism at work isn’t always obvious. It can hide in quiet assumptions — about who understands technology, who communicates well or who has something valuable to contribute. The Aging Untold hosts are digging into reverse mentoring, a strategy that flips the tra...
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CRANE, Texas (KOSA) - The Crane Community is coming together after the death of Crane ISD athletic trainer Michael “Doc” Hailey. Several people have shared condolences on social media, including Big Spring Superintendent Dr. Jay McWilliams and Midland Superintendent Dr. Stephanie...
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(Gray News) – President Donald Trump is facing backlash after making a statement Monday night during a political rally suggesting that Iran could take out two cities in the United States. “It’s a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe. They can ta...
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( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ uncovers an effort by industrial plants to get let off the hook from Clean Air Act regulations. Plus, one man’s half-century-long quest to trace his ancestry highlights the challenges many Black Americans face. Then, meet the cheerleading team w...
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FARIBAULT, Minn. ( InvestigateTV ) – Minnesota’s only all-deaf high school cheerleading team became the first in its school history to perform in a hearing competition. In January, the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf (MSAD) Trojan cheer team competed in their first cheerlead...
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BATON ROUGE, La. ( InvestigateTV ) - A New Orleans teenager has converted a used bus into a traveling clothing boutique, taking his business on the road across the Gulf South. Valen Purvis, a student at Rummel High School in New Orleans, operates a mobile clothing store called Tr...
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( InvestigateTV ) - Knowing where we come from expands our sense of who we are, according to a 2023 study published in the medical journal “Genealogy.” That study found that learning family history is linked to developing a healthy relationship with one’s identit...
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BAKER COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A 77-year-old woman shot and killed a man who attacked her Monday in Florida, according to authorities. Baker County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the parking lot of Macclenny Veterinary Hospital around 4:30 a.m. Monday after the woman ca...
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. ( WYMT / WSMV /Gray News) - Authorities say a man accused of killing a pregnant woman in Kentucky was arrested in Tennessee following a weeklong investigation. April Barlow Celio, 41, was found dead Sept. 23 at a home in Pineville, Kentucky. The Pineville Polic...
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ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - An investigation is underway in Missouri as loved ones mourn a 16-year-old girl who died after she was hit by a deputy’s car while lying on the road. The community held a candlelight vigil Monday night for 16-year-old Persephone Berge...
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CRANE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Crane community is mourning a longtime staple of Crane athletics, Michael Hailey, known by many as “Doc.” The Crane ISD website lists Hailey as an athletic trainer and in-school suspension coordinator. For years, he has been a familiar face at Crane...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) — Both congressional candidates for District 11 faced off in Midland to debate a range of topics, from flock cameras and data centers to the cost of ground beef. Rep. August Pfluger and Democratic nominee Claire Reynolds spoke with First Alert 7 after the de...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man involved in a theft of property case. The theft is classified as over $750 and under $2,500, and it happened Sept. 16, 2026, at 808 W. Indiana Ave. The suspect appears to have a la...
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(Gray News) - Televangelist Jim Bakker has died at 86. “It is with a broken heart that I share that my beloved husband, Jim Bakker, went home to be with the Lord this evening,” his wife, Lori Bakker, wrote in an Instagram post on Oct. 5. Bakker was known for hosting “The PTL Club...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department (OPD) is investigating the deaths of two juveniles who were found on Oct. 4. Police responded to the area of Oakwood in reference to a medical call. According to police, when they arrived on the scene, the two juveniles were fou...
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Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help to identify a suspect involved in a theft of property valued between $750 and $2,500 that occurred on September 16....
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The Odessa Police Department is investigating after two juveniles were found dead following a medical call in the 4800 block of Oakwood on Sunday.
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Falcons sit at No. 23 in both the D2Football.com poll and the AFCA poll. UTPB came into the year ranked at No. 18 on the D2Football preseason poll, but fell out following the loss to UT - Rio Grande Valley. Head Coach Chris Softley and the Falcons have ...
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Nurse practitioner Rachel Cozart launched Mesa Medical Solutions, a telehealth service providing affordable healthcare to residents in Texas and New Mexico regardless of insurance status....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Medical Center Hospital has completed a renovation project on the fourth floor that added 14 new beds to its progressive care unit. Hospital staff said the project was needed to keep up with growth as the largest trauma center in West Texas. They said it gi...
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Medical Center Hospital held a grand opening for its newly renovated 14-bed progressive care unit in Odessa, Texas, following a renovation project lasting over one year....
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TOLEDO, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - An Ohio firefighter appeared in court Monday, three days after her arrest for allegedly refusing to remove a man from handcuffs , stealing his car and phone, and breaking into his home. The alleged victim is a fellow Toledo firefighter and a capt...
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(Gray News) - “In Living Color” alum and stand-up comedian Reggie McFadden has died at 57. McFadden’s sister, author Bernice L. McFadden, confirmed his death to The Hollywood Reporter on Oct. 4. He had been living in Tanzania, and she said she did not know how or when he died. “I...
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COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - Two people are facing charges in connection with the death of a 4-year-old in South Carolina. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said Zokeiyah McCray, 36, and Helen Benbow, 59, were arrested Friday and charged with homicide by child abuse....
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A driver died following a four-vehicle crash in Ector County. According to DPS, the crash happened on U.S. Highway 385 near Sissy Road Saturday night at 8:20 p.m. Oct. 3. Vehicle 1, a 2016 Ford F-150, was traveling southbound on U.S. 385 when it hit d...
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FoodeesFest is scheduled to take place from December 4th through the 6th at the Midland Park Mall, featuring over forty food vendors and numerous artisan crafters....
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is promising government payments to senior citizens, with just a month to go until the midterm elections. It’s a move aimed at helping those on Medicare, so the president is promising $90 checks to more than 20 million seniors. The Wh...
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SWEET HOME, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) — A 15-year-old Oregon high school student who suffered a severe brain injury during a football game is preparing to donate his organs, his family said. Mason Flores was injured during a home game at Sweet Home High School on Monday. He had a s...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After a 38-27 win against No. 21 Northeastern State, the UTPB Falcons enter the AFCA poll at No. 23. This is the first time the Falcons have been ranked since the preseason poll, when they were No. 18. UTPB wraps up its four-game road stand this weeken...
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Parking violations lead the way as nearly 1,000 SeeClickFix tickets were closed during the month of September.
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LAMESA, Texas (KOSA) - Lamesa Police arrested a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident that happened the morning of Saturday, Oct. 3. According to the Lamesa Police Department, officers were dispatched around 1:13 a.m. to a report of a pedestrian traffic collision in...
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(Gray News) — “Days of Our Lives” actor Robert Kelker-Kelly died Saturday. He was 62. TMZ was the first to report his death. Kelker-Kelly was best known for playing Bo Brady on “Days of Our Lives” from 1992 to 1995, according to his IMDb page . His character arc often revolved ar...
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WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A Kansas judge sentenced Angelynn Mock on Monday to life in prison without eligibility for parole for 25 years. Mock, a former television news anchor in St. Louis, was suspected in the Oct. 31, 2025 death of her mother, 80-year-old Anita Avers, ...
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LAKE MARION, S.C. (Gray News) - A couple traveling from Philadelphia turned chaos into a lifelong memory during a massive crash involving more than 60 vehicles. Kevin Cossa and Meghan Quinn were traveling for vacation when they were caught in the crash on the Santee Bridge over L...
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THOMSON, Ga. ( WRDW/WAGT /Gray News) - A Georgia man is accused of selling invalid CPR certifications to employees at daycare and adult care facilities. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested and charged James Ed Lewis, 66, of Thomson, with three counts of filing false docu...
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(Gray News) - Spirit Halloween is once again venturing into the most wonderful time of year with Spirit Christmas returning. In addition to finding holiday apparel, licensed items, Christmas decorations, and some creepy Christmas items, the chain will also give shoppers the chanc...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - First Alert 7 will stream live coverage of the debate between Congressman August Pfluger and Democratic nominee Claire Reynolds starting at 7 p.m. Oct. 5. The debate, hosted by Basin PBS, gives voters across Texas’ 11th Congressional District the opportuni...
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A 66-year-old man was killed Saturday night in a four-vehicle crash in Ector County, Texas, after his pickup truck struck debris from an unsecured load on U.S. 385....
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The body that was found in a ditch near South Loop 250 has been identified. On Wednesday, the Midland Police Department was called to 2506 Commerce Drive about a possible body located in a ditch. Police responded to the 2400 block of South Loop 250 West, w...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A bill that would expand Big Bend National Park by more than 6,000 acres is making its way through Congress. Congressman August Pfluger has been describing H.R. 2323 as common sense legislation. “This is a common sense piece of legislation, it’s taken years...
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VANDALIA, Ohio (Gray News) — President Donald Trump vowed to pass legislation imposing the death penalty on large-scale drug dealers, human traffickers and anyone who kills a law enforcement officer. Trump made the remarks during a campaign rally in Vandalia. The trip was part of...
