Second-annual Veterans Celebration to take place Nov. 7
Midland Veterans Partnership has announced the day will include a parade, concert, fireworks and a flyover.
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Landlord accused of entering home where girls live, chasing them in vehicle, exposing himself
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 Lions Clubs set for Oct. 24 trunk or treat event
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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Local energy leader hosts crash-course on produced water
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...
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KFC switches to Coca-Cola products after nearly four decades serving Pepsi
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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Father leaves 4-month-old baby alone in parked car to argue with baby’s mother at a bar, police say
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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Husband, wife charged in interstate shooting death of 17-year-old: ‘Senseless act’
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 ...
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Pres. Trump defends decision to pause sanctions
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - With a little over two weeks until Election Day, a number of high-profile Republicans are breaking with President Trump on his approach to Russia and President Vladimir Putin. In many cases, these are Republican senators in unexpectedly tight re-election ra...
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LSU student, fiancé killed when they were hit by a car while walking back from friend’s birthday
BATON ROUGE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) — A 21-year-old Louisiana State University student and her fiancé were killed when they were hit by a car. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Mia Camille Dawson, 20, was driving a 2016 Nissan Rogue around 2:40 a.m. Sunday when she veered of...
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‘Evil does visit us from time to time’: Odessa teen sentenced to life after pleading guilty to 3 murders
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa boy accused of shooting his girlfriend’s mother and siblings to death last December pleaded guilty to three counts of murder Monday and was sentenced to three concurrent life sentences in Ector County District Court. According to the arrest ...
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Man accused of dressing up as security guard to sneak into Tennessee-Alabama game
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) — A 20-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly dressed up as a security guard to sneak into the University of Tennessee’s football game against Alabama on Saturday. According to court records, officers saw a man, later identified as Bl...
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Basin Theatre Works ‘Boo Ball’ fundraiser set for Odessa Country Club
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Basin Theatre Works will hold its Boo Ball fundraiser Oct. 22 at the Odessa Country Club. Tickets are on sale now at buy.ticketstothecity.com The event will include a costume contest, a DJ, dancing, food, a bar and a magician. Entry into the costume contest...
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‘This can’t keep happening’: Mother calls for more security after son shot twice at same apartment complex
ATLANTA ( Atlanta News First /Gray News) — An Atlanta mother is calling for increased security at her apartment complex after her 13-year-old son survived his second shooting there in a year. “This can’t keep happening,” Shantavia Battle said. Teen shot while sleeping Battle said...