A Black author takes a new look at Georgia’s white founder and his failed attempt to ban slavery

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Michael Thurmond thought he was reading familiar history at the burial place of Georgia’s colonial founder. Then a single sentence on a marble plaque extolling the accomplishments of James Edward Oglethorpe left him stunned speechless. Within a lengthy tribute to the Englishman who died in 1785, the inscription read: “He was the … Read more

New book on ‘whistle-stop’ campaign trains describes politics and adventure throughout history

CRESTLINE, Ohio – From its earliest days as a village, Crestline was synonymous with trains. A railroad station inspired this northern Ohio town, railroad workers populated it and the passengers who flocked here helped it grow. So it seems only fitting that a politician’s stop in Crestline would go on to popularize the word “whistle-stop.” … Read more

Neighbors on high alert following multiple wheel thefts on uncommon vehicles

A north side apartment complex is plagued with wheel thefts. What’s also shocking neighbors is the type of cars criminals are targeting. SAN ANTONIO — Neighbors at a north-side apartment complex are on high alert. Thursday morning, a car was found on cinder blocks again. The wheels were stolen. But this time, the suspected crooks … Read more

‘Justified punishment’ | Prosecutors pursue death penalty for man accused of killing baby, mother is thankful

Investigators say Stephen Clare shot his ex-wife multiple times and stabbed his two daughters. 11-month-old Willow Clare died. SAN ANTONIO — In a rare move, Bexar County prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a man accused of capital murder and attempted murder. Stephen Clare allegedly carried out the horrific attack last April. Police said … Read more

Arlington coyote attacks: Captured coyote euthanized, tested negative for rabies

Parkway Central Park in north Arlington will remain closed to the public until Tuesday. ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Health and Human Services workers say a now-euthanized coyote, thought to be responsible for three attacks in Arlington, tested negative for rabies.   Arlington police Sgt. Eric Belisle shot the animal with foam rounds Thursday morning, stunning … Read more

Forklift driver killed at North Texas Walmart distribution center, officials say

Fort Worth Fire Department officials said the driver ended up crushed between a forklift and a pallet rack at the distribution center. FORT WORTH, Texas — A forklift driver died at a Walmart distribution center in Fort Worth on Friday morning, officials said. Fort Worth Fire Department officials said the driver ended up crushed between … Read more

‘I wouldn’t wish this on anybody’ | Father speaks about 10-year-old son’s progress after being severely burned

The Burroughs family is rebuilding after losing everything in a house fire. 10-year-old Chevy Burroughs was severely burned but is making progress. ASHEBORO, N.C. — It’s been two months since a fire in Asheboro took the Burroughs family home, leaving 10-year-old Chevy with severe burns. On Friday, we heard from Chevy’s father, Kevin Burroughs, who … Read more