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Woman dead, man arrested in Little River-Academy shooting
LITTLE RIVER-ACADEMY, Texas (FOX 44) - A woman is dead and a man has been arrested after a shooting in Little River-Academy. Bell County Sheriff’s deputies and officers with the Little River-Academy Police Department responded to the 100 block of South Allison Drive in Little Riv...
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Two in custody after shots fired, patrol vehicle struck during attempt to flee
FAIRFIELD, Texas (FOX 44) - Two people were taken into Fairfield Police custody after allegedly firing gunshots and striking a patrol vehicle. The Fairfield Police Department says two officers assisted by Freestone County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the ...
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Baylor storms back from early 10-point deficit to beat Iowa State 42-31
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer After beating UCF 41-9 last weekend and with the aura that surrounds homecoming weekend, McLane Stadium had an energy not seen since it came back home after the win over Arizona State. But that energy quickly faded when Baylor went down 10-0 to Io...
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Sports Take: Bowl-eligible Baylor is the biggest wildcard in Big 12
By Hannah Webb | News Editor Baylor football is bowl-eligible, two games into the interim head coach Joe Klanderman era and somehow still so very impossible to figure out. The Bears (6-3, 4-2 Big 12) defeated Iowa State (4-5, 2-4 Big 12) 42-31 at McLane Stadium Saturday, earning ...
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Baylor Bears dominate Iowa State, secure bowl eligibility behind DJ Lagway’s dynamic performance
Baylor football is officially heading back to a bowl game for the first time since 2024, and the Bears did it in convincing fashion. Baylor beats Iowa State to become bowl eligible After stumbling out of the gates and falling behind 10-0 against Iowa State, Baylor found its rhyth...
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Kentucky family's 'dream house' turned into a nightmare after discovering dozens of snakes
What started as a dream home for a couple in Central Kentucky quickly turned into what they describe as a living nightmare after they began finding snakes throughout the property. Jessica Perry and her husband closed on their Salvisa home on Aug. 5 after spotting the property on ...
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Put the umbrella by the door.. your Sunday's best could get wet
Rain is already entering portions of central Texas from a system to the west of us. This system will continue to to churn and bring rain to our northern counties overnight. Our western and southwest counties will likely receive the heaviest rain for Sunday morning and afternoon. ...
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Scott Colom and Black Mississippians stand on the cusp of Senate history as vote count stretches on
Democrat Scott Colom hasn't won Mississippi's U.S. Senate race, but the local prosecutor was welcomed as a historic figure Friday as he strolled through the Farish Street business district where civil rights leaders once organized. "It's so wonderful! It's so wonderful to have Sc...
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US offers millions for information on Iran’s nuclear program despite Trump’s claims of obliteration
The United States is offering a reward of up to $20 million for information about Irans nuclear program, despite US President Donald Trumps repeated claims to have obliterated Tehrans capabilities. Rewards for Justice (RFJ), a State Department program, is seeking tips on Irans nu...
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Family of eight displaced after Waco house fire
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: A family of eight has been displaced after a Waco house fire. Waco Fire Chief Robby Bergerson tells FOX 44 News that a phone call received at approximately 2:45 p.m. Saturday reported a possible house fire. Units were dispatched to 2331 Lake Air Dri...
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Baylor notebook: Lagway runs wild in Bears’ homecoming win over Iowa State
DJ Lagway put his legs to work, an offensive lineman found the end zone and a 96-year-old superfan celebrated her 78th straight Baylor homecoming during the Bears’ homecoming win....
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Woman dead following reported domestic shooting in Little River
A woman is dead following a shooting in the area of South Allison Drive in Little River Saturday morning. Around 10 a.m., deputies with the Bell County Sheriffs Office and officers with the Little River Academy Police Department responded to the area following a report of a domes...