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JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) - An 18-year-old in Mississippi was found dead after vanishing on the Fourth of July, according to authorities.The body, believed to be that of 18-year-old Nolan
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock brought an affordability message to Columbus Technical College on Monday, tying workforce development to broader concerns about the cost of living.Warnock met with students and toured technical training programs, saying career training...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Merino scored seconds into second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.Merino had just been knocked down, and a foul was called. While a Portugal player argued, Merino played the ball bac...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — In a moment that sounded like it belonged in a rap remix more than a Rose Garden speech, President Donald Trump on Monday appeared to mix up superstar rapper Nicki Minaj with Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler during White House remarks ...
The Dunwoody Homeowner Association’s (DHA) 4th of July Parade celebrated its 50th anniversary over the weekend, which coincided with the nation’s 250th birthday. As one of the largest July 4 parades in Georgia, thousands turned out on a warm Saturday morning in Dunwoody to cheer a record-sett...
An investigation is underway after a falling tree struck a lift vehicle Monday, sending a worker falling from a bucket truck near Central Park Place.
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) — A 4-year-old boy from Kentucky died after being injured in a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July, officials said.The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office identified the boy as Rhett Luttrell.The accident happened at about 10 p.m. Saturday while Rhett’s famil...
The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management says road work on an Atlanta street will make lane closures necessary.The city said they will perform stormwater collections improvements on Martin Street SE between Little Street SE and Atlanta Avenue SE from Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 2...
Scattered showers and storms are moving into the area through late Monday night.Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon says those storms will settle overnight and be back to a typical warm morning by Tuesday.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you go]She says the storms...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States’ star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome.“All I did was ask for a review,” Trump said when asked about it during an unr...
A metro Atlanta homeowner says she woke up to a masked man inside her house. It could have ended tragically, but fortunately for Melody LaCoste she only has a busted foot, stitches on her elbow and some frayed nerves.Her warning to others LIVE on Channel 2 Action News at 5:00 p.m.She was in her S...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Four people were injured Sunday when a tree came crashing down during a severe thunderstorm at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to park officials.The incident happened near the park’s entrance in a walkway to the parking lot, according to the Cobb County Fire ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue through the evening across North and Central Georgia, with an isolated risk of strong storms that could produce winds between 40-50 mph.What to Expect This Afternoon and EveningAs the region heats up this aftern...
Drivers traveling on GA-400 this week should prepare for overnight construction as the Georgia Department of Transportation begins another phase of its long-planned express lanes project.The work starts Monday night and will continue nightly through Thursday, July 10, from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.[DOW...
Dr. Luke and Stacy Lathrop, owners of Roswell-based SmartMED Drive-Thru, feel the former PNC Bank site at Ashford Lane in Dunwoody is the ideal spot to expand their family business. With backgrounds in hospital care and corporate sales, the healthcare innovators and entrepreneurs held a June 3...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Cassidy Pittman is a heartbroken runner fighting for a fresh start at North Carolina A&M after losing her mother and the future she thought she’d have. Her guarded world collides with Kylo Blade, an international soccer star whose unstoppable reputation, and unexpected v...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Known for his signature street interviews, Joe Felix captures unfiltered fan energy and global perspective as he breaks down how he finds and engages fans during major international events like the FIFA World Cup 2026. Joe Felix, a FIFA World Cup Creator Correspondent wi...
A Fulton County leader says President Donald Trump’s push for 250 more federal workers to look into the 2020 election will have a chilling effect.The county’s commission chair sat down exclusively with Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Sophia Choi, who also got the Republican perspective. Trump wa...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Actor, recording artist, and all-around energy source—Keith D. Robinson is doing it all, and he’s doing it loud. You know him as Dr. Ted Richardson on CBS’s #1 daytime drama Beyond the Gates, but right now he’s stepping into his music era in a big way with a brand-new al...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway may be nearing its end but there is still a chance to win the brand new home. As of Monday, fewer than 100 tickets are left in the giveaway. For $100, you can get the chance to win this year’s Dream Home in Cumming — a 2,28...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The FIFA World Cup is bringing soccer fans together around the globe, but one local tournament is making sure the whole family gets in on the action. TOCA Soccer’s new generations cup is turning kids, parents, and even grandparents into teammates for a one-of-a-kind comp...
CLAY COUNTY, MINN. (Valley News Live/Gray News) - A woman is accused of sexually assaulting two infant girls and recording the abuse, after authorities say she emailed prosecutors and offered to turn herself in.Kimberly Faith Christy, 37, is charged in a Minnesota court with two counts of first-d...
A fallen tree knocked out power to about 1,600 customers in Acworth early Monday morning.The tree fell onto a power pole on Terrace Drive around 1 a.m. Monday, causing a widespread outage, according to Acworth City Manager James Albright.Power crews restored service to about half of the affected ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - As you know, health is wealth!Right now, a viral trend is going around social media where you drink a shot of olive oil and lemon juice - mixed together.Vine & Olive joins ATL Live to share the benefits of this trend and how it could work wonders for your health! ATL Liv...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Artificial intelligence isn’t a future trend anymore—it’s quickly becoming a must-have skill for business growth, career advancement, and economic opportunity. As companies pour billions into AI tools and entrepreneurs race to adapt, a new question is emerging: Will AI l...
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) - An 18-year-old in Mississippi was found dead after vanishing on the Fourth of July, according to authorities.The body, believed to be that of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, was found around 8:45 a.m. by a park ranger.The sheriff also said the body found d...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - We’re in the thick of summer right now—and the good news is there are still plenty of summer events ahead. That means more chances to get out, have fun, and show up looking your best. Whether you’re headed to a rooftop gathering, a weekend festival, brunch with friends, ...
A man arrested in September 2025 was indicted by a federal grand jury for possessing child sexual abuse materials.Alex Yunyou was arrested in Forsyth County last September, though the details of the case were not released by the sheriff’s office due to the nature of the crime.According to a feder...
The Atlanta Police Department released surveillance imagery of three male suspects accused in an armed robbery of high-end items from youths, including sneakers worth about $2,300.Police said the robbery happened near the intersection of Rankin Street NE and Glen Iris Drive NE on July 5.The suspe...
Gainesville police are asking for the public's help after a 17-year-old was killed and another person was injured following the city's Independence Day celebration.
Over the July 4 holiday weekend, the Georgia State Patrol responded to hundreds of incidents across state roads.On Monday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Safety released their final arrest and citation counts for the holiday travel period.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as ...
I can still remember the first time I heard Mandy Gonzalez sing. It was on the “In the Heights” Broadway cast recording, and the first song I listened to was “Breathe.” It’s still one of my favorite songs to this day. That has a lot to do with composer Lin-Manuel Miranda’s melodies, but also ...
The City of Sandy Springs isn’t the only organization building paths and trails in the northern Atlanta suburb. With the help of the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy, the National Park Service, and private donations, the Island Ford Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Ar...
Passengers on board a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Chicago got a little too close for comfort to a Fourth of July show. Read more trending news Flight 1076 was descending into Chicago Midway International Airport when the pilot told air traffic control, “We just had a firework hit our p...
Another project will be getting underway at the White House with President Trump confirming Monday that a helipad is being built on the south lawn.
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, Medicare doesn’t always cover what families expect as care needs rise. We break down how to plan ahead. Plus, get tips for successful outings with a loved one living with dementia or cognitive decline, including how to prepare and respond to mood ...
Millions of people across the world have been experiencing an unusual and unbearable hot and humid summer as temperatures have impacted various regions since the start of 2026.
Atlanta police are searching for an individual accused of robbing a man during an online Marketplace transaction.
(Gray News) - Frozen blueberries sold at Publix were recalled after they were connected to multiple E. coli cases.On July 3, Publix said that Chilean company Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. initiated the recall of 10-ounce bags of frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries, according to a press re...
You can put that stuff on anything, even a road in Ohio. Read more trending news A truck hauling 40,000 pounds of Frank’s Red Hot sauce on an interstate in Delaware County, Ohio. Initially, the Berkshire, Sunbury, Trenton & Galena Fire District crews were called to the scene of an unidentified re...
Singer Lauren Bennett, best known for her vocals on LMFAO's global hit "Party Rock Anthem," has died, her former band G.R.L. revealed.
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