New Orleans Native Samyra Delivers Emotional National Anthem at Sugar Bowl as City Reels From New Year’s Eve Tragedy

No college football game can proceed without “The Star-Spangled Banner.” But New Orleans artist Samyra’s hometown national anthem performance at Caesars Superdome carried extra weight Thursday (Jan. 2.) Officials postponed Monday’s (Jan. 1) Sugar Bowl matchup between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after tragedy struck the French Quarter. At least 14 … Read more

Passerby Who Killed Man Attacking Cop Learns His Fate

Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in February 2017. A passerby who shot and killed a man who was attacking a Florida sheriff’s deputy will not face criminal charges.The State Attorney’s Office formally cleared Ashad Russell, reports the Daily Mail. Russell, 35, came to the rescue of Lee County Sheriff’s … Read more

Passerby Who Killed Man Attacking Cop Learns His Fate

Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in February 2017. A passerby who shot and killed a man who was attacking a Florida sheriff’s deputy will not face criminal charges.The State Attorney’s Office formally cleared Ashad Russell, reports the Daily Mail. Russell, 35, came to the rescue of Lee County Sheriff’s … Read more

Reflections on a Popular Singer from the ’60s

We are deeply saddened to inform you about the passing of Sandy Posey, a beloved singer from the 1960s. Sandy, with her soulful voice and captivating storytelling, brought joy and inspiration to listeners of all ages. She peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her life, Wade Cummins, at their home in Tennessee, at … Read more

Hours After Their Wedding

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in October 2021. In a heart-wrenching incident that has left a community in mourning, a young couple, Jessiah Plemons and Lily Rose, along with their friend Madison Davis, tragically lost their lives on a Tennessee highway. The newlyweds had only been married for less … Read more