Author: Voxtrend News
The Black Contractors Association Alabama Chapter (BCAAC) is mourning the tragic loss of our beloved member, Larry James of James Paving. While we are thankful that he has been found, it is with profound sorrow that we reflect on the outcome we had hoped to avoid. Larry’s death marks a significant loss not only for his family but for the entire contracting community in Alabama. A Legacy of Leadership and Dedication: Larry James was a respected businessman and a leader in the contracting industry. Throughout his career, he demonstrated unwavering dedication to his work and a deep commitment to helping…
The La Grande community is in shock after the tragic discovery of two missing individuals—29-year-old Dale Burke and 16-year-old Drake Hill—whose bodies were found on Friday in a vast area in northeastern La Grande. What began as two separate missing person investigations has ended in profound sorrow, leaving families, friends, and the entire town grieving the loss of these young lives. What Happened: On Friday morning, around 11:30 a.m., La Grande Police Department officers were conducting follow-up work on an ongoing investigation when they discovered the body of Dale Burke, who had been missing since October 27. Dale was found…
The Topeka community is mourning the tragic loss of 36-year-old Amber Kirk, who was killed in a hit-and-run incident on November 15, 2025. Authorities have confirmed her identity and are seeking assistance from the public to help resolve the case, which has left friends, family, and the local community devastated. What Happened: On the evening of November 15, just before 6 p.m., Topeka Police responded to a call reporting a hit-and-run incident at the intersection of NW Topeka Boulevard and NW Paramore Street. A vehicle struck a pedestrian, later identified as Amber Kirk. She was rushed to a nearby hospital…
The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office is reaching out to the community for help in locating the relatives of 68-year-old Gerardo Diaz Galvez, who recently passed away in a hospital in Selma. Authorities are seeking family members to allow for the release of his remains for proper burial. What Happened: Gerardo Diaz Galvez died at a hospital in Selma, Fresno County, but despite reviewing personal documents, officials have been unable to locate any known family connections. Without the identification of family members, the Coroner’s Unit is unable to grant permission for his remains to be released for burial. Call for Community…
The Knoxville community is in mourning following the tragic death of 20-year-old Melody Williams, who lost her life in a crash early Friday morning, November 21, 2025. The incident occurred on the entrance ramp to I-40 East from Hall of Fame Drive, leaving family, friends, and all who knew her heartbroken over the loss of a young woman full of warmth and promise. What Happened: At approximately 6:30 a.m., Knoxville Police Department officers arrived at the scene where Melody’s vehicle had collided with a stationary tractor-trailer parked on the shoulder of the entrance ramp. Melody was the sole occupant of…
The Kansas City community is in mourning following the tragic death of 36-year-old JaQuis Jones, a devoted mother, who was fatally shot on the evening of Thursday, November 20, 2025. Her untimely death has left family, friends, and the broader community grieving the loss of a woman known for her nurturing spirit and unconditional love for her children. What Happened: At approximately 7:30 p.m. on November 20, the Kansas City Police Department responded to reports of gunfire in the area of 55th Street and Wabash Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found JaQuis Jones unresponsive in her vehicle with fatal gunshot wounds.…
The town of Mendon, Illinois, is in mourning following the unexpected death of 22-year-old Jaden D. Gutting, who tragically lost his life in a car accident near Camp Point on Friday morning, November 21, 2025. The incident has left family, friends, and the entire community in deep sorrow, as they remember a young man full of promise, kindness, and potential. What Happened: At approximately 6:31 a.m. on Friday, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 24, located between E 2000th and E 2100th. The vehicle, an SUV, had veered off the westbound lane, crossed through…
The community is deeply grieving the unexpected and heartbreaking loss of 64-year-old Brian Merchant and 56-year-old Laurie Ridgway, who tragically died on November 18, 2025. Their untimely deaths have left family, friends, and neighbors devastated as they come to terms with the shock and sorrow brought about by a silent and unseen threat: carbon monoxide poisoning. What Happened: On Tuesday, November 18, at approximately 11:15 a.m., Maine State Police and Emergency Medical Services responded to a welfare check at 505 North Wade Road. Tragically, upon arrival, they found that both Brian and Laurie had passed away in the home they…
A routine eviction call turned into a nightmare Friday morning in Indian River County, Fla., when bullets flew inside a quiet gated neighborhood. Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, a 25-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, was fatally shot while serving an eviction notice. Two others—a second deputy and a locksmith—were also wounded, and the man they were evicting is now in critical condition in surgery. The confrontation happened at 1137 Governor’s Way in the Bermuda Club community near Vero Beach. Deputies and a locksmith had entered the home of 37-year-old Michael Halberstam, at the request of his mother, when he suddenly pulled…
The St. Bernard Preparatory School community is grieving the tragic loss of Sarah Cumbie, a 16-year-old junior, who passed away on November 20, 2025, after a sudden and severe illness that emerged earlier that week. Her family, friends, and all those who knew her are left with heavy hearts, cherishing her strength, empathy, and potential as they come together in remembrance. What Happened: On Sunday, November 16, Sarah was found critically ill at her residence and was quickly transported to Cullman Regional Medical Center before being moved to Children’s Hospital in Birmingham for specialized care. Despite the relentless efforts of…