By Angela Williams Click here for updates on this story GEORGETOWN, Mississippi (WAPT) — A Copiah County cemetery is facing serious erosion problems. The Catchings Cemetery in Georgetown has tombstones that date back to 1776. The current caretaker, Tom Catchings, said the issue had been going on long before he started caring for the cemetery.
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Liotus Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — Gone are the days of boil-and-bite mouthguards. It may be one of the smallest pieces of equipment a football player wears, but in this case, it’s also the most important. “Player safety is the number one impact in football. We hear it
Continue ReadingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers never made it past warmups in his first New York Jets practice in front of the media. The 39-year-old quarterback strained a calf while participating in conditioning drills Tuesday. Rodgers watched quarterback drills and remained on the field during practice,
Continue ReadingBy Tara Jakeway Click here for updates on this story PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (WPBF) — “I was scared. I’ve seen it on YouTube and stuff but I’ve never actually seen it happen,” Ryan Gural said, describing what unfolded between him and best friend Noah Mirto Sunday around 7 p.m. while they played at the
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN (CNN) — “We’re never going to give up.” Those were the words earlier this month from the parents of Madeleine McCann, who vanished as a toddler without a trace while on vacation in Portugal in 2007. Born May 2003, Madeleine’s family were marking her 20th birthday. Now, just weeks later, police
Continue ReadingBy WCVB Staff Click here for updates on this story FOSTER, Rhode Island (WCVB) — A man is accused of poisoning a koi fish pond and killing 50 fish at a motel owned by a Rhode Island state senator’s wife. Jeffrey Gronski was arrested and charged with malicious injury or killing of animals, according to
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There’s something magical about being on the water, and Oregon offers incredible boating opportunities. Regardless of what’s calling you to the water and the type of boat you’re in, officials urge that you be aware of your surroundings, be prepared and make good decisions.
Continue ReadingBy Matthew Keck Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — A man was shot over the weekend in Louisville, and police say it was over a Hot Pocket. The Louisville Metro Police Department arrested 64-year-old Clifton Williams on Sunday after they said he shot his roommate following an argument in the
Continue ReadingBy Jonathan Ayestas & Michelle Bandur Click here for updates on this story ROCKLIN, California (KCRA) — A man who died last week after being hit by a vehicle was helping a family of ducks cross a roadway, according to witnesses. The crash happened at Stanford Ranch Road and Park Drive just after 8 p.m.
Continue ReadingBy Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — TikTok CEO Shou Chew vowed Tuesday that his company’s legal battle against Montana will succeed, after the state passed a law that would ban the app from personal devices starting in January. In an onstage interview with Bloomberg at the Qatar Economic Forum, Chew reiterated the company’s view that
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TUALATIN, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities’ members annual economic impact to the state of Oregon is $3.5 billion for Fiscal Year 2020-21, according to a new report by Lightcast. Additionally, students’ average annual rate of return is 12.5%. The Alliance’s twelve member colleges and universities are committed to providing high-quality education
Continue ReadingBy Orko Manna Click here for updates on this story RANCHO MURIETA, California (KCRA) — A Rancho Murieta teen is grateful to be alive after rescue crews saved him from the rushing waters of the Cosumnes River in Sacramento County. Troy Luna Jr., 18, said he and three friends went rafting Monday afternoon when the
Continue ReadingBy Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Paris (CNN) — A ban on short domestic flights for journeys that can be completed in two-and-a-half hours by train was signed into law in France on Tuesday. Clement Beaune, France’s transport minister, heralded the decree. “This is an essential step and a strong symbol in the policy of reducing greenhouse
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press Reigning Olympic beach volleyball champion April Ross is pregnant. The gold, silver and bronze medalist announced Monday on Instagram that she is expecting a baby in October. She and Josh Riley were engaged in 2022. Ross won the gold medal in Tokyo with Alix Klineman, who is also expecting a baby. Ross,
Continue ReadingBy SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer Organizers of the Paris Olympics say they have sold 6.8 million tickets out of 10 million available with 14 months left before the opening ceremony. They have also brushed off criticism that prices are too high. Organizing committee president Tony Estanguet says the second ticketing phase that ended last
Continue ReadingBy Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — New HIV infections in the United States have dropped in recent years, driven largely by decreases among young gay and bisexual men, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC estimates that there were about 32,000 new HIV infections in 2021,
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Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Tuesday that the U.S. Forest Service will be awarded $8,364,460 under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Emergency Relief Program. The funding will be used for road and bridge repairs on Forest Service roads that have sustained damages from extreme weather events.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum’s signature outdoor flight program, Raptors of the Desert Sky, returns beginning Saturday. The demonstration takes place daily during the summer at 11:30 am through Labor Day. Hawks, owls, falcons and even turkey vultures soar from perch to perch directly over the crowd seated in a natural amphitheater
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The WNBA tipped off its 27th season this past weekend with the return of Brittney Griner, a historic effort by Breanna Stewart and a dominant performance by the defending champion Las Vegas Aces. But not everything went according to the early season script. A revamped Chicago team won both
Continue ReadingBy DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The NFL has pushed the kickoff return further toward irrelevance with a priority on player safety. League owners voted for a one-year trial of an enhanced touchback rule that will give the receiving team the ball at its own 25 with a fair catch
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