Police searching for Shiner man diagnosed with cognitive impairment

Authorities said they believe the man’s disappearance poses a credible threat to his own health and safety. SHINER, Texas — The Shiner Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 69-year-old Macie Young Jr. Young reportedly has been diagnosed with a cognitive impairment and was last seen on Friday morning around 8 a.m. … Read more

AMBER Alert discontinued for two missing children last seen in Rosanky, Texas

The Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office was looking for Lucas Mendez, 6, and Lukane Mendez, 2. SAN ANTONIO — Two previously reported missing children last seen in Rosanky, Texas have been found safe, according to Texas DPS.  _____Original Story Below_______ An AMBER Alert was issued for two young boys last seen Thursday evening in Rosanky, Texas.  … Read more

‘This was my best friend that got killed’ | Death row inmate’s loved ones, private investigator, calling for exoneration

Gary Wayne Sutton’s been on Tennessee’s death row for decades. BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Thirty-two years ago, Tennessee investigators found the bodies of siblings Tommy Griffin and Connie Branham. They also found a burned-out car and a burned trailer connected to the crimes in Blount and Sevier counties. Gary Wayne Sutton, and his uncle, James … Read more

‘We haven’t changed it’: Spangler Candy Company celebrates 100th birthday of Dum-Dum Pops

Spangler bought the suckers from the Akron Candy Company in 1953. BRYAN, Ohio — Nestled in the near 9,000-person population of Bryan, Ohio, Spangler Candy Company is celebrating one of its most iconic product’s 100th birthday: the Dum-Dum Pop.  “Dum-Dums is just such a popular candy and part of the reason I think it’s lasted … Read more