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Charges Dismissed for Ex-Assistant Principal After Shooting by 6-Year-Old

By: Chris Hippensteel and Jackson Landers — 21 May 2026 at 15:10

Prosecutors had argued that Ebony Parker, a former assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school, had failed to act on warnings that a child had a gun in his backpack.

Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Va., as students returned following a shooting at the school in 2023.

Thousands in Mississippi Remain Without Power Two Weeks After Winter Storm

By: Chris Hippensteel — 7 February 2026 at 22:12

A majority of those who lost service have had their power restored. But thousands in more rural areas remain in darkness, according to a local utility.

Utility workers have been on the job for weeks as they try and restore power in Oxford, Miss., after an ice storm late last month.

Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.

By: Chris Hippensteel — 5 October 2025 at 09:01

Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.

Grand Canyon National Park will remain open to the public during the shutdown.