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FILE - Musician Brian Wilson poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on June 2, 2015. Wilson's...

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary leader, dies at 82 2y5p4b

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By Gray News staff
Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson has died.

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11-year-old Caleb McKee was playing in his yard in early May when he heard his 88-year-old...

11-year-old honored after calling 911 to save 88-year-old neighbor trapped under car 3z5t3b

Updated: Jun. 10, 2025 at 4:30 AM CDT
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By Aajene Robinson and Gray News staff
11-year-old Caleb McKee was playing in his yard in early May when he heard his 88-year-old neighbor crying out for help.

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Federal investigators arrived in Tullahoma on Monday to figure out what caused a skydiving...

Six people hospitalized after skydiving plane crashes in Tennessee 6t2a2t

Updated: Jun. 10, 2025 at 2:29 AM CDT
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By Brendan Tierney and Gray News staff
A plane carrying a group of skydivers crashed shortly after takeoff in Tennessee, injuring at least six engers.

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A Texas game warden and Gladewater police officers cooperated to remove a large alligator...

‘Grumpy’ 9-foot alligator seen wandering near downtown Texas restaurant 4x6i5e

Updated: Jun. 9, 2025 at 5:22 AM CDT
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By Travis Noriega and Gray News staff
The City of Gladewater attracts a lot of visitors, but they could have done without the extra scaly 9-foot-long visitor.

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Ed the Zebra has officially been captured as of Sunday morning after being out wandering for...

‘He is safe’: Missing zebra caught over a week after escaping 5t5e4f

Updated: Jun. 9, 2025 at 12:55 AM CDT
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By Danica Sauter and Gray News staff
Ed the Zebra has officially been captured as of Sunday morning after being out wandering for over a week in Tennessee.

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The United States Coast Guard responded to a cargo ship fire late Tuesday night. According to...

22 crew rescued after fire breaks out on cargo ship carrying thousands of vehicles 66k63

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM CDT
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By Hannah Lee and Gray News staff
Officials are investigating a fire that broke out on a cargo ship carrying thousands of vehicles and fuel.

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The FBI called the attack an act of terrorism.

Number of victims in Colorado firebombing attack rises to 15 and a dog 11s3f

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM CDT
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By Lauren Watson and Gray News staff
Officials say the number of victims of a firebombing attack that happened in Colorado over the weekend has increased to 15 people and one dog.

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Officials with Virginia State Police said the newborn was found safe Wednesday as of 1:53 a.m.

Missing 6-day-old infant from Virginia found safe, police say 5v1y6u

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 7:08 AM CDT
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By Kate Capodanno and Gray News staff
A missing 6-day-old infant from Franklin County, Virginia has been located, according to police.

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Bryson Wilkinson, 18, is learning to live with a new reality after losing his right foot in a...

18-year-old loses foot in tree removal accident, reunites with man who saved his life 4q3i42

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 4:25 AM CDT
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By Ava Brendgord and Gray News staff
Both an 18-year-old and the man who saved his life are recovering after separate accidents that left them hospitalized.

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Bravo TV and 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Dwight Eubanks announced he was diagnosed with...

‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Dwight Eubanks reveals cancer diagnosis 1x473z

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM CDT
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By Atlanta News First staff and Gray News staff
Bravo TV and 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Dwight Eubanks announced he was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.

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Ethan Aguerro is devastated by the loss of his 2-year-old son, Kano. The boy's body was found...

Heartbroken father speaks after mother, boyfriend charged with 2-year-old son’s murder 1p3421

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 12:51 AM CDT
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By Alexandra Rangel and Gray News staff
Police say the 2-year-old boy's remains were found during a welfare check, leading to the arrests of his mother and her boyfriend.

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Zachary Williams, 27, is charged with first-degree murder and child abuse after police say he...

Stepfather accused of throwing crying baby, fatally fracturing his skull 445x69

Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 5:01 AM CDT
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By WDTV News Staff and Gray News staff
Police say the incident happened after the baby refused to go down for a nap and was fighting sleep more than usual.

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A Goodyear officer heroically rescued a woman trapped in a burning car after a freeway crash...

‘This heroic and selfless act:’ Police officer saves firefighter’s daughter from burning car 1q3qw

Updated: Jun. 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM CDT
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By Lauren Kobley and Gray News staff
A police officer in Arizona sprang into action early Sunday morning when responding to a fiery wreck on a busy freeway.

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12 shot in overnight mass shooting in Catawba County, deputies say

1 dead, 12 people shot at a house party in North Carolina, deputies say 4iz4h

Updated: Jun. 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM CDT
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By Luke Tucker, Spencer Chrisman and Gray News staff
At least 12 people were shot in a shooting at a party at a North Carolina home early Sunday morning,

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Man accused of trying to abduct woman with crossbow 2b1u3k

Updated: May 31, 2025 at 10:57 AM CDT
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By Josh White and Gray News staff
Deputies said a man in north Georgia was arrested after he allegedly tried to abduct a woman using a crossbow on Memorial Day.

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Patrick Waite, 77, is charged with murder after authorities say three people were killed and...

Accused killer called 911 to confess after triple murder, court documents show 4x1961

Updated: May 31, 2025 at 4:20 AM CDT
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By Emalee Jones, Jordan Yaney , Liz DeSantis , Aaron Chatman and Gray News staff
Three people were killed and another was critically injured in a shooting at an Indiana home.

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Katie and Dominick Santoro’s dog, Diesel, was a 60-pound mixed breed with a sweet but anxious...

Family mourns dog killed after escaping vet clinic: ‘His life has to mean something’ 6a1xu

Updated: May 31, 2025 at 12:45 AM CDT
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By Aajene Robinson and Gray News staff
The family believes staff at the vet clinic didn't take proper precautions when taking care of their dog.

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Jordan Williams is accused of holding a woman against her will and abusing her for a...

Man facing kidnapping charges after woman leaves note in bathroom alleging abuse 6g4p4k

Updated: May 29, 2025 at 9:29 PM CDT
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By Kim Lanier-Hunt and Gray News staff
A woman was rescued after police say she left a note in a bathroom stating that she was being held against her will.

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63-year-old Joseph Del Rivo according to Las Vegas police is connected to a dead body found...

Journalist identified as body found in container in downtown Las Vegas 3u3w21

Updated: May 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM CDT
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By Justine Verastigue and Gray News staff
A body found inside a container in downtown Las Vegas has been identified as a longtime journalist.

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Erica Encinas, 36, is facing attempted murder charges after police say she tried to kill her...

Mother accused of trying to kill 8-year-old son, biting daughter who ran to stop her 1l6rb

Updated: May 28, 2025 at 5:04 AM CDT
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By Jason Barry and Gray News staff
The suspect allegedly indicated she had been planning to kill her son, who has special needs, for a while and wanted to drown him in a canal.

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Kevin Cox, an advocate for pedestrian safety, says he made his own makeshift crosswalk using...

Man faces charges for drawing chalk crosswalk at intersection he says is dangerous 4115d

Updated: May 28, 2025 at 2:45 AM CDT
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By Maggie Glass and Gray News staff
Using spray chalk, an activist for pedestrian safety created a makeshift crosswalk at an intersection in what the city calls an act of vandalism.

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Conner Lyons, 19, was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of his...

‘My brother killed my mother’: Teacher allegedly stabbed to death by 19-year-old son 2b343s

Updated: May 27, 2025 at 11:35 PM CDT
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By Amia Lewis, Ashley Graham and Gray News staff
A 19-year-old man is charged with murder after authorities say he confessed to stabbing his mother to death while she was asleep.

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The Madison County Fire Department is reporting that a bus with over 30 engers crashed on...

Two dead, dozens injured after car collides with Greyhound bus on Memorial Day 1q26l

Updated: May 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM CDT
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By Joel Moore, Griffin DeMarrais and Gray News staff
Two people were killed and more than two dozen people were injured after a Greyhound bus crashed on Memorial Day.

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The family of 33-year-old Cindel Rhoden is among those left heartbroken after police say a man...

Family mourns young mother after man allegedly kills wife, girlfriend in double murder-suicide 3y1v5o

Updated: May 27, 2025 at 4:29 AM CDT
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By Bridget Spencer and Gray News staff
Police say a man shot and killed his wife then drove to his girlfriend's home, where he shot her then turned the gun on himself.

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Mary Lou Retton, 57, was charged with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of...

Former Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton arrested on DUI charge 2z5w5v

Updated: May 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM CDT
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By WDTV News Staff and Gray News staff
Former Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton faces charges after allegedly driving under the influence.

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Doris Worrell was shot and killed on September 20, 2006, inside Jon’s Sports Park, the...

Man accused of murder-for-hire plot in wife’s fatal shooting nearly 20 years ago 2b376x

Updated: May 26, 2025 at 4:29 AM CDT
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By Taylor Lewis and Gray News staff
Investigators believe the suspect recruited someone to murder his wife because he was concerned that if he divorced her, he would lose his children.

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Michael Price, 19, was riding his motorcycle when he collided with a pickup truck whose driver...

Family vows to keep 19-year-old’s spirit alive after fatal motorcycle crash: ‘He was a light’ 2l6a1k

Updated: May 26, 2025 at 12:46 AM CDT
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By Annabelle Kinney and Gray News staff
The 19-year-old's family is turning their pain into purpose by increasing awareness of motorcycle safety in an effort to help save the next rider.

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High school senior McKenzie Price graduated from her hospital room after surviving a car crash...

High school senior graduates from her hospital room after surviving car crash 3s3635

Updated: May 25, 2025 at 4:32 AM CDT
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By Isabella Benjumea and Gray News staff
The accident left the high school senior with a broken jaw, several fractured bones and a bruised lung.

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Madeline McKee, 14, and her parents credit a Metallica concert for saving them when a driver...

‘Metallica saved my life’: 14-year-old fan thanks rock band after family survives crash 572q1w

Updated: May 25, 2025 at 12:43 AM CDT
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By Austin Hicks and Gray News staff
A family is crediting a Metallica concert for saving their lives by putting them in the right place at the right time when a driver slammed into their home.

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Devot takes the stage at Eisenhower's Graduation just 7 months after his devastating car wreck.

‘God’s not done with him:’ High school senior crosses the stage at graduation after spinal cord injury 534567

Updated: May 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM CDT
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By Mark Lowe and Gray News staff
Kobe Devot was paralyzed from the chest down after a car crash in October. Now 7 months later, he's taking the stage at graduation and looking forward to the future.

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A man died while trying to save another person after a jet ski accident in Tennessee.

Man dies trying to save another person after jet ski accident 2j4jv

Updated: May 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM CDT
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By Kelly Ann Krueger and Gray News staff
Police say the man was trying to help a juvenile but went missing in the waters near the boat ramp.

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A 1-year-old girl named Maddy died after going into suspected cardiac arrest at a North...

Day care worker charged after 1-year-old girl dies during first visit, police say 3h461q

Updated: May 22, 2025 at 4:47 AM CDT
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By Spencer Chrisman, Cassidy Johncox and Gray News staff
Police suspect the toddler died of cardiac arrest, but an autopsy will be performed to determine her exact cause of death.

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David Krell, who has special needs, suffered a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from...

Man grateful to be alive after tornado slams him into wall, leaving him paralyzed 6t4c

Updated: May 22, 2025 at 4:23 AM CDT
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By Alyssa Williams and Gray News staff
The tornado completely leveled the family's home and several others in the neighborhood.

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For decades, Carolyn Collins, 72, received continuous chemotherapy treatment for breast...

Woman celebrates being cancer-free after 21 years of chemotherapy 2v1y18

Updated: May 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM CDT
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By Brayel Brown and Gray News staff
For decades, she spent her time isolated from loved ones as she received continuous chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.

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An senior at Jackson State University was driving down Pershing to get home when she...

‘A true nightmare’: College student recounts surviving EF-3 tornado after being thrown from her car 6m1v26

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM CDT
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By Morgan Harris and Gray News staff
Mya Grimes, a St. Louis native and senior at Jackson State University, recounts surviving an EF-3 tornado that barreled through the St. Louis area.

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Schools that offered Jayme Anderson a scholarship include Stanford University, Penn State and...

High school senior receives $10 million in scholarship offers from over 50 colleges 2b703w

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM CDT
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By Gray News staff
Schools that offered Jayme Anderson a scholarship include Stanford University, Penn State and UCLA.

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A lightning strike hit a parked police car in Newcastle, Oklahoma, causing a large cloud of...

Lightning caught on camera striking parked police car: ‘That could’ve been anyone.’ 6531q

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM CDT
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By Tyria Goines and Gray News staff
Cameras caught the moment a lightning strike hit a parked police car in Newcastle, Oklahoma, causing a large cloud of smoke.

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Mesa High student Daniela Rascon-Rivas is being denied the opportunity to wear her National...

High schooler barred from wearing military stole at graduation: ‘I felt betrayed’ 45725s

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 4:25 AM CDT
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By Tom Powell and Gray News staff
While stoles are not allowed during graduation, the school says it encourages students to bring them for photos and celebrations afterward.

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Alexus Lee and John "JR" Collins were killed hours apart in separate car crashes. They leave...

Engaged couple die hours apart in separate crashes, leaving behind 4-year-old son 4cf4b

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 2:43 AM CDT
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By Deon Guillory and Gray News staff
Two families are mourning after the lives of an engaged couple were cut short in separate car crashes.

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers to immediately stop using a...

Baby swings recalled for potential suffocation risk 185e5u

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM CDT
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By Tyria Goines and Gray News staff
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers to immediately stop using a brand of infant swings due to suffocation hazard.

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Veronica Loredo, 32, has been charged with two counts of cruelty to non-livestock animals and...

Mother accused of burning family dogs to death arrested after 11-year-old son calls 911 1i6ga

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 4:26 AM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff and Gray News staff
Deputies say they found the remains of the dogs in a fire burning in front of the suspect's home.

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The Wells family's dream home was destroyed by an EF-3 tornado as they hid in the closet. They...

‘Unimaginable’: Family hides in closet as tornado destroys house around them 3c5s3j

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 2:42 AM CDT
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By Jamee French and Gray News staff
When the tornado ed, the family emerged from the closet to find the dream home they built themselves was gone.

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Brandon Gregory was booked on charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter, tampering with...

‘Hate you forever’: Family speaks out after man allegedly beats his wife to death n6e1x

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 4:29 AM CDT
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By Alexis Cortez and Gray News staff
Court documents say the couple were separated, and their divorce was pending.

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Two adults are dead, a young child is hospitalized and another child is still missing after a...

Mother and daughter dead, 5-year-old missing after train hits family on fishing trip 5z4210

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 12:30 AM CDT
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By Josh Croup and Gray News staff
A 5-year-old child is missing after officials say a large family on a fishing trip was hit by a train, killing two adults and injuring a toddler.

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Police confirmed that 3-year-old Trigg Kiser died from his injuries days after he was pulled...

3-year-old son of TikTok influencer dies after being pulled from backyard pool 397332

Updated: May 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM CDT
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By Lauren Kobley and Gray News staff
Police say the 3-year-old boy died from his injuries days after he was pulled from a backyard pool.

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Cate, Ava and Truman Crawford grew up near Austin, but always knew deep down Texas Tech was...

‘We’ve gone through everything together in life:’ Triplets graduate from same school at Texas Tech 4b1u47

Updated: May 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM CDT
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By Dylan Villa and Gray News staff
Three siblings graduated with degrees from the College of Media and Communication at Texas Tech University.

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Phoneix Ikner, 20, is accused of opening fire on April 17 at Florida State University. The...

‘Our community’s worst nightmare’: Florida State University shooting suspect indicted on murder charges 2c1s45

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM CDT
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By Chasity Maynard, Julie Montanaro and Gray News staff
Phoenix Ikner is accused of killing two people during a shooting on the campus of Florida State University and has been indicted on multiple murder charges.

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Authorities say a 16-year-old driver is lucky to be alive after a rollover crash that happened...

‘Lucky to be alive’: Teen crashes truck after leaving underage drinking party 1d3s3l

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM CDT
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By Gabriela Hernandez and Gray News staff
The sheriff says the adults involved will be held responsible for hosting and allowing an underage drinking party on their property.

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Diana Lopez is a junior at South Cameron High School, but she’ll be graduating Tuesday thanks...

‘It’s like a one in a million chance’: Teen will be the only one in her high school’s graduating class 6e1oc

Updated: May 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM CDT
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By Brendan Brown and Gray News staff
Diana Lopez will be graduating as the only person in her high school's class of 2025.

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Authorities said the cement on a bridge under construction was still curing when three drivers...

3 friends ignore road signs, drive onto bridge with uncured cement on the way to get coffee c3i

Updated: May 13, 2025 at 4:23 AM CDT
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By Abigail Carrera and Gray News staff
The three friends may receive criminal citations after it is determined how much damage was done to the bridge.

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