Author: Living Legends
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker confirmed that in addition to the six people killed in the crash involving a medical transport jet, one other person in a car has died. The dead included a child who was receiving treatment at a Philadelphia hospital and her mother. At least 19 people on the ground were injured in the crash on Friday and treated at nearby hospitals. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed condolences Saturday morning in a statement on the social media platform X. “I mourn the passing of six Mexicans in the aviation accident in Philadelphia, United States. Consular authorities…
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A Robeson County murder suspect has been arrested after 18 years on the run, the sheriff’s office said Friday. Omar Gray was arrested nearly 18 years after being indicted by a Robeson County Grand Jury on May 15, 2007. Authorities said he was a fugitive who evaded capture after his indictment on first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder charges. Following his indictment, a nationwide manhunt was launched, earning him a spot on America’s Most Wanted as well as an Interpol Red Notice, according to the sheriff’s office. He was ultimately captured in Los…
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A Robeson County murder suspect has been arrested after 18 years on the run, the sheriff’s office said Friday. Omar Gray was arrested nearly 18 years after being indicted by a Robeson County Grand Jury on May 15, 2007. Authorities said he was a fugitive who evaded capture after his indictment on first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder charges. Following his indictment, a nationwide manhunt was launched, earning him a spot on America’s Most Wanted as well as an Interpol Red Notice, according to the sheriff’s office. He was ultimately captured in Los…
MARY EDNA SCHUBERT MASSENGILL ORGERON departed this earthly life to her heavenly home on January 27, 2025. Mary was a local businesswoman for many years in Crossville. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved deeply. She was born on November 22, 1938, in Homer, GA the daughter of Jess and Dolly Schubert. […]
Bryan Marcell “Scoot” Fearn of Rockwood, TN passed on Friday, January 24 at Oak Ridge Methodist hospital. Bryan was 1989 graduate of Rockwood High School, and then attended Roane State community college before he heading to Middle Tennessee State University. At MTSU, he became a member of Phi Beta Sigma, Incorporate, where he was a […]
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Betty Louise (Place) Anderson on January 18, 2025 at age 93. She passed away peacefully athome in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, with her daughter by her side. Betty is reunited in death with her husband George and survived by her daughter Heidi, granddaughters Chelsea and Danica, […]
HEMPHILL, Texas (KETK)- In memory of the 22nd anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, the ‘Remembering Columbia’ museum will be offering free admission on Saturday. East Texas nonprofit launches ‘Prom Closet’ campaign to help local foster youth The 3400-square-foot museum, which is located at 375 Sabine Street in Hemphill, will be open to the public from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1. The museum, which opened in February 2011, is designed to remember those who tragically lost their lives in the tragic 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. At 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, they’ll have a solemn…
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — A Bullard man was arrested by college police Thursday after allegedly being in possession of child pornography. According to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, the Henderson County Crimes Against Children Task Force received information regarding possible child pornography back in November. Following an investigation, officials obtained a search warrant and reportedly found child pornography after analyzing electronic devices in a Bullard home. Mugshot of Brandon Baschnagel, courtesy of Henderson County Jail Task Force Investigators contacted the University of Texas at Tyler Police Department and requested assistance in arresting Brandon Reeves Baschnagel, 41 of Bullard, for possession…
HAWKINS, Texas (KETK) — In the wake of an eventful month for Hawkins, including the resignation of the city’s third police chief and increasing calls to disband the police department, Mayor Deborah Rushing now faces growing pressure to step down. Hawkins man turns self in for posting city council member’s phone number Rushing, who took office as mayor in April 2024 for the small town of Hawkins (population 1,401), is now named in a lawsuit filed by Shahaub Tafreshinejad, son of Alderwoman Eleta Taylor, seeking her removal from office. The 26-page lawsuit, obtained by KETK News, alleges that Rushing displayed…
RUSK, Texas (KETK) – Cherokee County officials have seized 19 illegal gambling machines from three businesses operating in Rusk. East Texas mother sentenced to life for murder after toddler found with bruises, ankles tied “We’re glad to have them shut down and look forward to shutting more down if they continue,” Cherokee County Sheriff Brent Dickson said. Members of the Special Investigative Unit from the sheriff’s office and Jacksonville Police Department started a month-long undercover investigation of the three businesses after receiving numerous complaints about illegal gambling from the community. The 19 machines were seized from: Big Easy Market and…