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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - Former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles faces two new charges after Tuscaloosa County Jail staff allegedly found suspected synthetic marijuana in his property, according to court documents filed Thursday and Friday. Miles is charged wit...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Cyclists gathered at the Pentagon on June 13, 2026, for the 9/11 National Memorial Trail Bike Tour, marking 25 years since the attacks on the World Trade Center. Joseph Holland, of Roswell, New Mexico, was one of a few dozen cyclists who took part. “My frie...
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TYLER, Texas ( KLTV /Gray News) - Patrick Mahomes Sr. is seeking approval to see his son’s NFL games, according to a motion filed Friday in the 7th District Court in Tyler, Texas. Court records show Mahomes Sr. filed the motion requesting permission to travel out of state to see ...
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Hundreds of Ector County families signed their children up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library literacy program in the week following her death.
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NEW YORK (Gray DC) - On September 11, 2001, more than 400 first responders ran into the Twin Towers to save others and never came out. In the 25 years since, ten times that many have died from 9/11-related illness. EMT Danny Casey is one of them. Nicole Casey met her husband Dann...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After a historic 2025 season, the Texas Tech Red Raiders are back on the field Saturday with expectations higher than ever. Texas Tech went 12-2 last season, captured the first Big 12 championship in program history and made its first appearance in th...
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ANDREWS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - It's a battle of two first-year head coaches, as Andrews head coach Jason Richters takes on Big Springs' head coach Stacey Martin. Richters previously served as the Mustangs' defensive coordinator for four years, and he got his first win last week aga...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Permian Basin Fair & Expo is celebrating 50 years of fair days, family fun and West Texas tradition from Sept. 4-13, at the Ector County Coliseum. For ten days starting Friday, Sept. 4, fairgoers can enjoy carnival rides, livestock shows, live music, cr...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump said he will cease trading with every country the U.S. has a trade deficit with if the Federal Reserve does not cut interest rates. Trump made the threat on Truth Social Friday following a jobs report that most economists believe will...
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The Odessa Police Department requested public assistance in identifying three suspects allegedly involved in fraudulent credit card purchases at various locations throughout Midland and Odessa....
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(Gray News) - “Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton was fired by Sony days after he was suspended. The suspension came after TMZ posted photos that appeared to show Thornton wearing a Wheel of Fortune jacket while on a computer in an airplane. On the screen was what looked li...
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NEW YORK (Gray DC) - Three hundred and forty-three New York City firefighters died on September 11, 2001. Danny Suhr was one of the first. His widow, Nancy, has spent 25 years learning to live with loss and is now sharing what she’s learned. “He’s part of my life every single day...
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NEW YORK CITY (Gray DC) - It has been 25 years since the September 11th attacks killed nearly 3,000 people. While people around the world watched the attacks unfold on television, millions witnessed them firsthand in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. Washington Correspondent...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - You can watch week 2 of Friday Night Blitz LIVE here on Friday, Sept. 4. You can watch the live show at 10:15 p.m. in the video player below or online here . Check out the latest Blitz videos in the playlist below later tonight. To check out this week’s hig...
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - At least 21 students were hospitalized with heat illness, three of them in critical condition, after a middle school in Tennessee was evacuated because of a bomb threat. Authorities confirmed Carter Middle School was evacuated Friday after a ...
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NORTON, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A northwest Kansas school district’s unsettled lunch debt was substantially paid down, thanks to an effort from a group of inmates at the Norton Correctional Facility. At the end of the 2025-2026 school year, Norton Community Schools, USD 211, ha...
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HICKORY, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Charges are pending after a train slammed into an SUV at a North Carolina crossing, killing one person. According to Hickory police, Norfolk Southern train hit the passenger side of a dark-colored Cadillac SUV just before 3:30 a.m. on the tracks...
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SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - A family member experienced a medical emergency and died while in a car line to pick up a student at a South Carolina high school. Dorman High School Principal Joshua Dawkins sent a message to families on Thursday saying the d...
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) – A 61-year-old man died earlier this week when a tree fell on him, officials said. First responders found the man with serious injuries when they got to him Monday, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office said. Authorities said it looked like the ...
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REAGAN COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Reagan County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a viral “Cat in the Hat” trend that is circulating on social media. According to the Reagan County Sheriff’s Office, the office said they receiving concerns regarding images tied to the tr...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Several homeowners in south Mississippi say they hired the same man for home repair projects, paid him for the work, and were later left with delays or incomplete projects. Michelle Ring-Hanson and her husband, Gary, said they hired the man last year to remode...
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WELLSBURG, W.Va ( WDTV /Gray News) - A West Virginia high school principal was arrested after hidden cameras were found in a girls’ locker room, according to authorities. Eric James, the principal of Brooke High School, was charged with one count of intentionally intercepting ele...
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LEBANON, N.H. (Gray News) – There have been at least three reported wild animal attacks in New Hampshire this week, according to police. Officials with the Lebanon Police Department said witnesses described the animal as either a gray fox or a fisher. They also said the animal is...
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ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Alpine will continue operating under Stage 2 Water Restrictions as municipal water system conditions remain stable and ongoing improvement projects move forward. System improvements The city’s Million-Dollar Pump is operating without any major i...
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(Gray News) - A popular milk brand is recalling cases of its chocolate milk because the cartons could cause the milk to spoil before they are opened. Horizon Organic is recalling more than 50,000 cases of its shelf-stable organic 1% chocolate milk. According to the company, some ...
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PLYMOUTH, Mass. (Gray News/AP) — A judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial Friday after jurors said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on whether she was criminally responsible for killing her three young children. The mistrial, in the seventh day of de...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, September 4th, 2026: It’ll be another very hot day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with isolated shower and thunderstorm chances across the region once again in the afternoon and evening hours. High temperatures...
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(Gray News) - You may want to check your freezer; some frozen berries sold at Walmart have been recalled. Packages of the Great Value brand of organic triple berry blend has been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. The blend includes strawberries, blackberries and blu...
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HAWLEY, N.D. ( KVLY /Gray News) - A North Dakota man is facing several charges after police say he forced a 17-year-old girl into his vehicle and assaulted her. Preston Thomas Larson, 18, was charged Thursday in Clay County District Court with two counts of kidnapping, domestic a...
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MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) — Alabama investigators have arrested a Mobile neurosurgeon on child pornography charges. Shawn Broxton Clark, 59, has been charged with five counts of possession of child pornography and five counts of production of child pornography. The producti...
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - A driver is facing numerous charges, including driving under the influence, after crashing and rolling his truck into an Anchorage church Wednesday night. Wyatt Baker, 21, appeared in court on Thursday after he allegedly crashed into the Dim...
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DEKALB, New York ( WWNY /Gray News) - A Pennsylvania truck driver is facing charges after police say they stopped him with a trailer of horses that were being taken to Canada to be slaughtered. According to the New York State Humane Association, multiple horses were being transpo...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Ballinger defeated Compass 27-20 Thursday night. The Cougars kept it close from start to finish but ultimately came up short, as they now fall to 0-2 on the season. Next week, the Cougars will look to pick up their first win when they hit the road to ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Compass Cougars were unable to deliver a homecoming victory. Ballinger stole a close game at Astound Broadband Stadium, 27-20. The matchup was a defensive battle for much of the first quarter. The Bearcats finally broke the seal late with a redzone pas...
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WINKLER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - UPDATE 11:30 p.m. 9/3/26: The fire that was closest to Kermit along Highway 302 has been contained. Crews will continue to monitor for hotspots overnight, that’s according to the Chief of Kermit Volunteer Fire Dept. The fire near the Winkler/Andrews...
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WINKLER COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Multiple volunteer fire deparments are currently battling two major fires near the Andrews County Line and Campbell Ranch. According to the Winkler County Sheriffs Office North State Highway 115 is closed while East State Highway 302 is open. K...
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SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A double homicide investigation is underway after the bodies of a mother and daughter were found at a South Carolina home. Neighbor Rosalynne Kauffman watched as blue lights rushed down Pudding Swamp Road Wednesday afternoon, where the bodi...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WDRB/WAVE /Gray News) — Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was arrested Thursday evening in Paris, Kentucky, according to 911 dispatchers. According to Bourbon County Dispatch, he was arrested by Bourbon County sheriff’s deputies between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dispatch ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that “Operation Economic Outcast,” the Treasury Department’s effort to isolate Iran economically, is working, even as China continues trade ties with Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the operation early ...
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HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) - A woman is dead and two others were injured, including a toddler, after a horse and buggy was hit from behind on a highway, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash happened just after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday on U.S. Route 50 ne...
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CRANE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Crane Native and star athlete Jai Brown has made his name known in the track and field world, dominating the competition. Within the past month Brown has broken three state records while competting at this year Texas Amateur Athletic Federation meet in ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Check out today's 7-day forecast with our Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. Expect at least two more hot afternoons ahead, with most neighborhoods topping out right around 100 degrees Friday and Saturday. Friday looks hot and sunny, with afternoon tempera...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Coming to Big 2+ this Friday, Local Livin’, hosted by born-and-raised Midlander Jacob Lennon, invites you into conversations with interesting figures from all around the basin. From entrepreneurs, artists, professional sword fighters, to even ex-cult m...
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MIDLAND/ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Getting a good haircut can be somewhat of a challenge, but training the next generation of people doing the cutting. That's a whole other can of worms.A challenge that Azrael Martinez, Owner of Prestige Barber College, has made a career of tryin...
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SMYRNA, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A child died at an unlicensed child care operation in Smyrna, authorities said. Smyrna police officers responded to a medical call on Lake Farm Road involving the death of a child. The Tennessee Department of Human Services said the provider is ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Preparation is underway for the 50th anniversary of the Permian Basin Fair. The fair brings carnival rides, fair food and entertainment to Odessa. Permian Basin Fair Director Sara Hinshaw said the community is responsible for the milestone. “If we didn’t ha...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Consumer advocacy groups say most people know that TSA was formed after the Sept. 11 terror attacks, leading to increased security checks for passengers. But some changes since then have been forgotten. John Breyault, with the National Consumers League, sai...
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NORTH BEND, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) - A man drowned in the Ohio River while trying to retrieve a remote-controlled boat, authorities said. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the Miami Township Fire Department responded about 9:30 p.m. Friday to Harbor Drive in Nor...
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ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - The 15-year-old son of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kim Zolciak was indicted on multiple sex crime charges, according to authorities. Kroy Biermann Jr., known as “KJ,” was indicted on charges including aggravated child molestation; aggravated sexu...
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(Gray News) - Eight of the country’s largest grocery store chains are now under federal investigation over their beef prices. Ahold Delhaize USA, Albertsons, Aldi, Amazon, Costco, Kroger, Publix and Walmart were named in an expanded investigation by the Department of Justice Anti...
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A two-month roadway rehabilitation project is scheduled to begin on September 8, closing West Francis Avenue between East Industrial Loop and South Garfield Street in Midland....
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Gray News) — A man is accused of killing his cousin during an argument about the spice level of the enchiladas they were having for dinner. According to online jail records , 22-year-old Ervin Gutierrez is charged with first-degree murder. KOB reported that Alb...
