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On November 17, 2021, Memphis lost a formidable presence in Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., known worldwide as Young Dolph. Shot outside Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies in his South Memphis neighborhood, Young Dolph’s death reverberated far beyond his circle, cutting short the life of a man whose authenticity, independence, and generosity left a lasting impact on … Read more
SARASOTA, Fla. — Traffic delays are building rapidly on northbound I-75 this evening following a major crash involving a semi-cab that crossed the median into oncoming lanes. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the semi-cab veered across the guardrail and grassy median from southbound I-75 into the northbound side, triggering a significant response. Debris from … Read more
Commander Mark “Gucci” Dunleavy, who transitioned from active duty on July 11, 2025, after a courageous, multi-year battle with glioblastoma. A revered Naval Aviator, Blue Angels pilot, and later a distinguished commercial captain with JetBlue, Mark’s life embodied service, leadership, and unwavering humanity that resonated across military and civilian spheres. A life of precision … Read more
HARRISBURG, N.C. — Brandon Dolce, 34, who passed away suddenly on July 17, 2025. A dedicated CTE Computer Science teacher at Cox Mill High School and the beloved “taproom hero” at Percent Small Batch Brewery, Brandon was a vibrant spark whose kindness, knowledge, and humor enriched every environment he entered. At Percent Small Batch Brewery, … Read more
CARROLLTON, Texas — The music world mourns the loss of Russ Hewitt, an Emmy Award-winning guitarist and composer whose life’s work redefined contemporary guitar performance. Known for blending Spanish, classical, flamenco, jazz, Latin, Cuban, and Brazilian styles into a seamless virtuoso expression, Hewitt passed away peacefully at his Carrollton home at the age of 60. … Read more
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Connie Francis, the pioneering vocalist whose chart-topping hits defined the post‑war pop era and who found renewed acclaim in the digital age, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, at age 87. Her close friend and longtime label president Ron Roberts confirmed the news via Facebook, writing: “It is with a heavy heart … Read more
April 22, 2004 – Spera, Afghanistan — Patrick Daniel Tillman Jr., known to fans as Pat Tillman, the Arizona Cardinals safety who walked away from a lucrative football career to serve his country, was tragically killed at age 27 while serving as an Army Ranger during Operation Mountain Storm in eastern Afghanistan. His death, caused … Read more
DALLAS, Texas — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver and Super Bowl LVIII champion Rashee Rice has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years of probation for his role in a March 2024 high-speed crash on a Dallas highway. The incident involved a chain-reaction collision with six other vehicles and left multiple people … Read more
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — Chase Childers, a former professional baseball player and police officer from Georgia, died on Sunday, July 14, 2025, while trying to rescue swimmers caught in a rip current off the South Carolina coast. He was 38. The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. near Pawleys Island, a popular beach town just south … Read more
New Jersey – It is with profound sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Ercole Chila, founder, pitmaster, and guiding force behind Uncle Pig’s Barbecue, who died suddenly in a car accident on July 17, 2025, in New Jersey. Known throughout the competitive barbecue circuit as a grill champion and master teacher, Ercole’s warmth and … Read more
