Oklahoma high school football game canceled after racist insult
(This story has been updated to add new information) The superintendent of Tishomingo Public Schools apologized Thursday and canceled homecoming activities and Friday’s football game after a photo of six high school students displaying a racial slur went viral on…
Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office confirms search is connected to Asha Degree
A search of a Shelby property this week conducted not only by the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office but also by the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the State Bureau of Investigations on Cherryville Road sparked a flood of speculation about…
Rumor that immigrants in Ohio eat cats and dogs points to ‘ancient racism’
Trump fuels false rumors about pet killings in Springfield, Ohio Former President Donald J. Trump recently spread false rumors that Haitian migrants were kidnapping, killing and eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. When May-lee Chai was in high school in the…
Shelby’s house is the scene of state and federal investigations
A home on Cherryville Road is the scene of an investigation that involves not only the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, but also state and federal officials. Chief Durwin Briscoe said the sheriff’s office is working on a joint operation with…
Amber Alert issued for Khloe Marlow, last seen with Jamie Lee Marlow
Boiling Springs Lakes police said the girl went missing Sunday and is believed to be with her grandmother, 49-year-old Jamie Lee Marlow. What you need to know about Amber Alerts What you need to know about Amber Alerts The Republic…
When Trump called for the unlawful execution of five black teenagers
In May 1989, Donald J. Trump took out full-page ads in several New York newspapers calling for the execution of five black and Latino boys between the ages of 14 and 16. Later that year, during an appearance with talk…
Victims of Georgia high school shooting: Students and teachers mourn
Authorities said 14-year-olds Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo and teachers Richard Aspenwall and Christina Irimie were killed in the attack. Georgia school shooting: Families report ‘terrible’ news According to official reports, several people were injured and at least four people…
Search continues for Fort Myers woman who disappeared on August 28
How to report a missing person This is what you should do if a person is missing. Latest news: The body of 21-year-old Arielle Valdes was found in Fort Myers. Law enforcement officials are on the scene. We will update…
Missing woman in Fort Myers: Remains of Arielle Valdes found after search
Authorities and volunteers searched for Arielle Valdes on land and at sea across the country. About five days after a North Fort Myers woman went jogging and never returned, sparking a nationwide search, friends and family had their worst nightmare…
Respect for women is being lost. This is not my grandmother’s Iowa.
I urge women across Iowa and the United States to recognize their influence and take control of our shared future at the ballot box in November. Only then can we restore my grandmother’s Iowa. Kaibrea Schöning | Guest columnist Dr….
