Author: Voxtrend News
Shreveport, La. — Friends and neighbors are wrapping their arms around a grieving family after the sudden, heartbreaking death of 14-year-old Cali Agent, who was struck and killed by a vehicle Monday evening while crossing Hearne Avenue near Regent Street, just south of Interstate 20. Emergency responders rushed to the scene around 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 15, but despite their best efforts, Cali succumbed to her injuries at about 6:04 p.m. that night. Cali, known affectionately as “Kitty” to her loved ones, had only just celebrated her 14th birthday roughly two weeks before the tragedy. Her mother, Autumn Cherie Agent,…
Barbara Mask should have been on a familiar path home Tuesday afternoon. Instead, the 69-year-old Griffin woman disappeared after a routine stop at an eye doctor’s office, touching off a growing search and deep concern across Spalding County. Mask was last seen earlier today at Takle Eye Doctor along South 8th Street in Griffin, a place she knew well. When she didn’t return home, worry set in fast. The City of Griffin Police Department confirmed she lives on Alabama Road in nearby Meansville and has not been seen or heard from since leaving the clinic. What makes the situation especially…
BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS, Mo. — On a quiet Saturday night that should have been filled with laughter and family dinners, tragedy struck a close-knit neighborhood in north St. Louis County. Nine-year-old Sahara Barrow, known by those who loved her as a bright and joyful presence, lost her life in a devastating house fire that tore through her home on Odessa Drive late December 13. Calls rang into emergency dispatch around 9:30 p.m., reporting flames and smoke billowing from the residence and someone still trapped inside. Neighbors watched in horror as firefighters rushed toward the burning structure, hoses unfurled and engines roaring…
LaVan Davis, the warm-hearted actor whose portrayal of the gruff yet tender family man Curtis Payne made Tyler Perry’s House of Payne a fixture in living rooms across America, has died after courageously battling cancer, his family confirmed earlier this week. The news spread quickly through social and entertainment circles, leaving a wave of heartfelt tributes in its wake. Davis’ son broke the news on social media, writing that his father “fought cancer for a long time and has now finally found peace with God,” and expressing deep appreciation for the outpouring of support from fans. The family has kept…
Burrton, Kan. — The Hutchinson community woke Wednesday shaken and sorrowful after learning that 47-year-old UPS driver Darick Navarro lost his life the previous afternoon in a devastating collision with a freight train just west of Burrton in Reno County. Navarro, a longtime resident known for his steady work ethic and warm presence, was pronounced dead at the scene after his delivery truck was struck at a rural railroad crossing shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday. The crash unfolded near the intersection of U.S. 50 and South Woodberry Road, a stretch of highway marked by its quiet surroundings and a railroad…
In the early evening of Monday, December 15, a quiet stretch of Route 40 in Aberdeen turned into the scene of heartbreak and chaos. Just before 7 p.m., Harford County police were called to the 200 block of South Philadelphia Boulevard following reports of a serious collision between two vehicles along one of the busier corridors in the region. When first responders arrived, they were met with mangled metal and the sound of urgent radio traffic. Crews from fire and EMS immediately began tending to the injured, but despite their best efforts, 70-year-old Kelvin Bennett of Ellicott City — who…
Maria Acedo was supposed to walk home like she had done countless times before. Instead, the 17-year-old disappeared that Tuesday afternoon, leaving behind a stunned family, a worried community, and a growing sense of urgency across Yuma. Authorities say Maria was last seen around 4:00 p.m. on December 2, when she left Cibola High School on foot and never made it back home. Police quickly issued a Turquoise Alert after determining the teen was missing under concerning circumstances. Maria is a member of the Gila River Indian Community, and her disappearance has mobilized both local and tribal law enforcement. The…
SPUR, Texas — The afternoon sun was still bright on Wednesday when the unthinkable happened: longtime City of Spur public works employee Joe Gutierrez lost his life in a workplace accident that left the town reeling. Just before 2 p.m., emergency services rushed to Carroll Avenue and 5th Street, where a routine utility trench operation turned fatal when the earth suddenly gave way and buried Gutierrez under tons of soil. Colleagues described Gutierrez as more than just a coworker — he was a dedicated public servant, a husband, father and friend whose smiling presence was a familiar part of daily…
Fort Collins, CO – Nolan Xavier Wood, a bright and adventurous 19-year-old mechanical engineering student at Colorado State University, died suddenly on December 13, 2025, leaving behind a community in shock and profound grief. Known for his infectious laugh, generous heart, and boundless curiosity, Nolan’s unexpected passing has prompted an outpouring of love from friends, family, classmates and faculty alike. Born March 17, 2006, in Winfield, Illinois, Nolan grew up in Yorkville surrounded by a close-knit family that treasured his warm nature and spirited personality. He was the son of Dana M. Wood and Martin D. Wood and a beloved…
The Bloomington–Normal community woke up Tuesday morning with heavy hearts after the news that Demetrius “Coach DT” Turrentine, a cherished mentor and wrestling coach at Normal West High School, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, leaving a profound void among students, colleagues, and friends. His death has sparked an outpouring of grief and appreciation for a life spent lifting others up, both on and off the wrestling mat. From the moment he returned to his alma mater after graduating from Normal West, Turrentine devoted himself wholeheartedly to the wrestling program and the broader school community. Known for his infectious…