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A long-forgotten African American cemetery in Jacksonville, where World War II veterans and descendants of slave families are ...

A juvenile told police he arranged to meet at the park to “sell several high-value items,” when he was robbed at knifepoint.

In a small cemetery on the edge of Mitchell, a single bench near a concrete Bible statue now sits empty. For nearly three years, 82-year-old Marvin Zimmerman made a daily visit there. Rain or shine, ...

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Lt. Col. Ronald Edward Moss, age 80, passed away in Bowling Green, Kentucky on July 27, 2025. He was born November 14, 1944 ...

During the Operation Linebacker, American Air Force often employed fighter-bomber formations to create chaff corridors.

For dependent life insurance purposes, spouses are usually defined in broad terms and typically includes any person state law ...

Robert Acalotto was less than two years out of Norwin High School on Feb. 20, 1971, when the 20-year-old volunteered for ...

The Wall That Heals will visit central Iowa in August. With free admission and visible at any time, it's an "incredibly ...

Belton outfielder Cole Haisler headed up a group of four Central Texas players who received recognition on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A All-State Baseball Team.

Looking for something fun to do with your family this weekend? Check out these activities around the Valley: 1. As the McClure Veterans Memorial Pool’s season nears its end, head over to a splash hop ...