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BEULAVILLE, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - Just weeks before the Miss USA competition, Miss North Carolina USA has been stripped of her title. Blaize Productions, the organization that produces the Miss North Carolina USA pageant, announced Wednesday that it has ended Brittany Boltinh...
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The 6th Annual PBS Back To School Festival is scheduled to take place this Saturday, August 8th, at the Bush Convention Center in Midland, featuring free school supplies, activities, and a Halloween costume drive....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, August 6th, 2026: It’ll be a typical summer day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico today with mostly sunny skies, hot temperatures, a bit of breeze and slight storm chances for western portions of the region. Hig...
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PANAMA CITY, Fla. ( WJHG /Gray News) - Two men were taken to the hospital and later arrested after getting into a machete fight in a Publix parking lot. The Washington Sheriff’s Office said Everette Krichbabum and James Tristian Gay were arrested after the fight on Tuesday. Panam...
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FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A Florida man is facing several charges after police say he stalked a woman he met on a dating app and stole the ashes of her late son. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Justin Fountain was arrested Saturday as he allegedly us...
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MIDDLETOWN, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) - A 103-year-old woman proved age is just a number by breaking an Ohio record for the oldest person to go skydiving in the state. Evelyn Franks, 103, took the leap of a lifetime last Friday afternoon alongside one of her 10 children, Darlene Cl...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A 23-year-old Tennessee man is facing charges after police say he fatally shot his co-worker at a U-Haul store after an argument over a drink. Metro Nashville Police say 23-year-old Devin Rice was taken into custody Wednesday after he alleged...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The 2026 season officially began Wednesday for UTPB football as the Falcons opened fall camp under first-year head coach Chris Softley. After an offseason filled with coaching changes and roster turnover, Wednesday marked the first opportunity for the ...
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PROSPECT HILL, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A mass shooting left multiple people dead in rural North Carolina on Wednesday morning, authorities said. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said the shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. at a house along Brooks Road in the Pros...
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MARFA, Texas (KOSA) - Felix Reyes made a surprising move this offseason, leaving his position at Sierra Blanca to go coach the Marfa Shorthorns. Reyes said he was ready for a new challenge. “I’ve competed against this school for about the last eight years and I’ve seen what they ...
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ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The Bucks didn’t have the strongest 2025 campaign. Alpine finished last season with a 2-9 record under first year head coach Jerry Dominguez. The team knows they are capable of more and expect to see those results in 2026. Alpine boasts a young and exciting...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Texas Workforce Commission released employment data through May 2026, showing that upstream oil and natural gas employment increased by 4,100 jobs. Todd Staples, President of the Texas Oil and Gas Association, told Big 2 News what has contributed ...
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DETROIT (Gray DC) - Progressive candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed has been projected as the winner of Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, defeating moderate four-term Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) by a margin of approximately 15,000 votes. That’s roughly one percentage point and the ...
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SPARTANBURG, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - Emergency crews in South Carolina responded to a truck explosion in the parking lot of a Spartanburg restaurant on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Westview Fire Department, first responders were called to an area Denny’s regarding a ha...
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The Quilts of Valor Foundation honored 92-year-old Korean War veteran John Curry with a handcrafted quilt during a ceremony at the Earl S. Bailey American Legion Post in Odessa....
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Litters having litters. That’s what one Midland County woman found in her neighborhood, and she decided to do something about it. Taylor Martin discovered dogs on a neighboring property where litters seemed to be multiplying. The owner feeds them bu...
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The Odessa Police Department is investigating the death of an infant in a housing community on Tropicana Street.
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is investigating a death in a housing community on Tropicana Street. Police said the deceased is an infant. No further details are being released at this time as the investigation is ongoing....
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Doctors at Texas Oncology in Odessa are seeking volunteers for clinical trials to help advance medical treatments by testing new medicines and devices....
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DAPHNE, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) - Alabama authorities are warning parents after a child picked up a folded dollar bill and ended up with drug residue on their hands. According to Daphne police, the child found the money while at a local business. The white substance was then seen...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Back to school shopping is picking up across Texas as families prepare for tax-free weekend. Local businesses are getting ready for an increase in shoppers while the Better Business Bureau is reminding people about saving money and shopping smart. Tax-free ...
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Ector County Independent School District has unveiled the newly renovated auditorium at Permian High School, marking the eighth completed project under its 2023 bond program....
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ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — An attorney for a Georgia woman charged in her son’s hot car death is calling for state leaders to assist in helping prevent future tragedies. Attorney Tom Ford is pitching a bill that would mandate standard in-vehicle sensors and reform how the legal ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) — As summer winds down, the familiar buzz of back-to-school preparation begins. While many families focus their energy on buying new clothes, binders, and bookbags, mental health professionals say the most critical preparation happens right at home. Modupe B...
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Paul Everett was sentenced to 12 years in prison in Ector County, Texas, after being found guilty of failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements....
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A traffic stop in Pecos County, Texas, led to human smuggling charges after authorities intercepted a vehicle transporting three undocumented Mexican nationals on Tuesday....
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NORTH PORT, Fla. ( WWSB /Gray News) - First responders in Florida say they were recently called for an unusual rescue involving a kitten. According to North Port Fire Rescue, crews responded to a call about a cat that managed to get its head stuck in a propane exchange locker out...
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - An Ector County jury has sentenced a man to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. According to the Ector County District Attorney’s Office, on May 16, 2023, officers conducted a c...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - Country star Trace Adkins shared the moment when one of his ex-wives shot him on comedian Theo Von’s podcast “This Past Weekend.” Adkins was shot by his second wife, Julie Lauren Curtis, on Feb. 21, 1991. “That was uncalled for,” Adkins said,...
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The American Red Cross Permian Basin Chapter is scheduled to host a community Back-To-School Bash on Saturday, August 15th, featuring safety programs and youth engagement activities....
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TUCSON, Ariz. ( KOLD /Gray News) — A shocking assault at a fast-food restaurant in Arizona was caught on camera. The Tucson Police Department said a 70-year-old man was assaulted during a robbery attempt at a Carl’s Jr. on July 9. The 34-year-old suspect, who has not been named, ...
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Course officials report that the original 18 holes at The Courses at Hogan Park could be complete as early as October.
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Midland Independent School District announced it will begin the 2026-2027 school year with a 97% teacher fill rate following various strategic recruitment and retention efforts....
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CHASKA, Minn. ( KBJR /Gray News) - Mike Lindell announced he is stepping down as CEO of MyPillow to focus on his campaign for Minnesota governor. Lindell made the announcement on Tuesday, stating that he has also reduced his ownership stake to a minority interest while remaining ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - An Odessa man is in the Ector County Jail after investigators accused him of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl who has been identified as a victim in a Dallas human trafficking investigation. According to an Odessa Police Department report, on Jun...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa man is in the Ector County Jail accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl who is named as a victim in a Dallas human trafficking case, according to an Odessa police report. According to the arrest affidavit, officers were investigating a d...
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Several Odessa Medical Group clinics have temporarily closed due to an unexpected power outage.
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SCURRY COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Scurry County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a wanted man on charges of property theft and three counts of felony bail jumping and failure to appear, according to the agency. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of Kelly McGaha, 55, according to...
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Ross Elementary in the Ector County Independent School District became the first school in the United States to achieve Level 3 Opportunity Culture Certification....
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( InvestigateTV ) — Caring for a loved one carries a significant financial burden for millions of American families, and an AARP expert says having a plan in place can make a meaningful difference. There are 63 million family caregivers in the United States — nearly one in four a...
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) - Public schools in Alabama will be required to display the Ten Commandments in history classrooms and common areas under a new state law. What does Alabama Senate Bill 99 require? Alabama Senate Bill 99 requires schools to display an approved ...
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Memphis police are investigating a shooting on Tuesday that left a man dead. According to neighbors, the man killed and the suspected shooter were coworkers for an HVAC company. Authorities later confirmed the two worked for Choates Heating and ...
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Midland police are seeking the public's help to identify a man who stole cash from a Kent Kwik convenience store on July 26.
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards ended his re-election bid Wednesday, just days after a bipartisan House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured over his treatment of young female staffers. Edwards announced Wednesday that he was withdrawing...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects accused of stealing merchandise from an HEB. On April 29 at around 12:20 p.m., two suspects stole around $220 worth of merchandise from an HEB and were seen driving away in a gray 200...
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Midland police are seeking public help to identify two suspects involved in a misdemeanor theft at an H-E-B store on April 29, 2026.
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HOUSE SPRINGS, Mo. (Gray News) — A 17-year-old girl and her mother were shot and killed at their house by a neighbor over a noise complaint, according to authorities. The deadly shooting happened July 25 at a home in House Springs, Missouri, which is about 40 minutes southwest of...
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The City of Big Spring is conducting water main repairs at the intersection of East 11th Street and Birdwell Lane, potentially causing low water pressure or service interruptions for nearby residents....
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Big Spring Utilities Department will be handling water main repairs that may cause low water pressure in the area, according to the city. Crews will be working on the water main line at the intersection of East 11th Street and Birdwell Lane,...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. ( WSAZ /Gray News) - A mother in West Virginia was able to hear her late son’s heartbeat once again when she met the boy who received his heart. “Means the world to me,” Ali Cash said. “I remember in the hospital, I was alone with Liam. And I laid my head on his...
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JONESBORO, Ark. ( KAIT /Gray News) - A woman is facing several drug charges after police said she went door-to-door posing as a hospital employee running a drug take-back program to collect prescription medications. Officers were dispatched Sunday morning after getting reports of...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Patients covered by UnitedHealthcare can continue to see providers at Texas Tech Physicians without any interruption in coverage. Texas Tech University Health Science Center announced and Texas Tech Physicians announced they have reached an agreement with ...
