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Plane crashes near North Carolina elementary school kills all three on board

Officials in North Carolina are investigating the crash of a small Cirrus SR22T plane near a local elementary school on Thursday afternoon. According to the Macon County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred around 3 p.m. ET while school was still in …

Brett James death: Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter dies in plane crash, aged 57

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Songwriter known for ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel,’ ‘When the Sun Goes Down’ dies in NC plane crash

FRANKLIN, N.C. — Prolific songwriter Brett James has died in a plane crash in western North Carolina. The National Songwriters Hall of Fame confirmed that James was killed in a plane crash Thursday. The plane crash happened near Franklin, North Carolina, …

Brett James death: Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter dies in plane crash, aged 57

American singer-songwriter Brett James has died in a plane crash, aged 57. The Grammy Award winner, best known for writing the Carrie Underwood song “Jesus, Take the Wheel”, was reportedly on board a small-engine plane that crashed in Macon County near …

Plane runs off runway, crashes into house in Mayfield

UPDATE: Sept. 18 at 8:30 p.m. More information has been released regarding Thursday's plane crash in Mayfield. According to Sheriff Jon Hayden, initial reports indicate that the aircraft had landed at Mayfield Airport, but was unable to come to a stop …

No injuries after plane crashed into corner of home in western Ky.

GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - Crews responded to a plane that ran off the runway and crashed into the corner of a home on Thursday afternoon, September 18. According to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, the plane ran off the runway at the Mayfield Airport …

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Grammy Award winner Brett James dies in plane crash aged 57

Brett James was one of three people to die in the crash (Picture: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images) Songwriter Brett James has died aged 57 in a plane crash. The Grammy Award winning star, who picked up a prize in 2007 for Carrie Underwood’s Jesus, Take The …

Grammy-winning songwriter reportedly among 3 dead after small plane from Nashville crashes near North Carolina ...

FRANKLIN, N.C. (WSMV) - Three people are dead after a small plane flying from Nashville crashed in North Carolina Thursday afternoon, according to the Macon County, NC officials and FlightAware data. WSMV sister station FOX Carolina reports that a plane …

Students, staff safe after plane crash near elementary school in western North Carolina: Sheriff's Office

The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane crashed into a field around 3 p.m. on Thursday. FRANKLIN, N.C. — A small plane crashed near a western North Carolina elementary school on Thursday, but luckily, no students or staff were hurt. According to …

Pilot survives, plane totaled in emergency landing in Lake County

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a small plane crash that landed in Astatula, Florida, on September 17, 2025, after experiencing a fuel issue mid-flight. The incident occurred when the pilot, Penelope Prince, was flying …

Officials: Plane crash near North Carolina elementary school leaves no survivors

FRANKLIN, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Macon County Sheriff’s Office reports an airplane accident occurred next to Iotla Valley Elementary School on Thursday. The Federal Aviation Administration said a Cirrus SR22T crashed in a field around 3 p.m. with three …

FAA says private jet experienced nose gear collapse, leading to hours-long ground stop at SAN

SAN DIEGO — San Diego International Airport returned to normal operations Thursday after a small plane's landing gear malfunction Wednesday night caused an hours-long ground stop that led to widespread flight delays and cancellations. The Federal …

3 dead after small plane crashes near elementary school, officials say

FRANKLIN, N.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - Three people are dead after a small plane flying from Nashville, Tennessee, crashed in North Carolina Thursday afternoon. According to the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, the airplane went down next to Iotla Valley …

Grammy-winning songwriter behind ‘Jesus Take the Wheel’ among 3 dead in plane crash: ‘Total legend’

Brett James, the Grammy Award-winning songwriter behind some of country music’s biggest hits, including “Jesus Take the Wheel” and “I Hold On,” was killed in a plane crash in North Carolina on Thursday afternoon. James, 57, was one of three people aboard a …

Aviation mechanics now a course of study at Massachusetts high school

Greater Lawrence Technical School now offering course in aviation mechanics Greater Lawrence Technical School now offering course in aviation mechanics 00:56 A high school in Andover, Massachusetts now offering a program to teach students how to become …

Two injured in plane crash at Ole Miss airport, university says

OXFORD, Miss. - A private plane crashed shortly after taking off from the University-Oxford Airport Thursday afternoon, the University of Mississippi said. At around 1:15 Thursday afternoon, the university said, the plane crashed "shortly after …

2 people airlifted after plane crash in Mississippi

OXFORD, Miss. (WLBT) - Two people were airlifted to hospitals after a plane crash in Mississippi. According to The University of Mississippi, at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, a private plane crashed shortly after takeoff from the University-Oxford Airport. The …

Grammy-Winning Country Songwriter Brett James Killed In North Carolina Plane Crash

Terrible news. Grammy winning country songwriter Brett James, whose credits include 27 #1s and tons of other hits, was killed this afternoon in a plane crash in North Carolina. According to authorities in Macon County, NC,  the Cirrus SR22T with tail …

Thousands to Rally Outside the UN to Support Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-point Plan for a Free, Non-Nuclear Republic Iran

The Rally will support Mrs. Rajavi's third option - regime change by Iranians, rejecting the policy of appeasement and any need for foreign boots on the ground. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On …

Functional Age a Response to a Government Shutdown and Medicare Insolvency

Use of Functional Age for Medicare Beneficiaries has the Potential to save $300 Billion and Improve Health Outcomes CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Against the backdrop of a looming government shutdown over …

Improvements To Codman Square Park Celebrated

Mayor Michelle Wu joined Interim Boston Parks Commissioner Cathy Baker-Eclipse, elected officials, and residents to cut the ribbon on improvements to Codman Square Park in Dorchester. The celebration marks a $1.1 million investment to strengthen Codman …

The National Psoriasis Foundation Applauds House Leaders for Introducing the "Safe Step Act"

ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bipartisan Legislation Places Commonsense Guardrails On Step Therapy, Supporting 160 Million Americans Living with Chronic Conditions September 19, 2025 - Alexandria, VA - The …

Main Hoon Bharat Initiative Announced on the Worlds Most Popular Leader Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th Birthday

A National Movement for Unity, Pride & Global Leadership LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the historic occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, The Unity of Faiths Foundation (TUFF Earth), …

MTA Buses & Semi-Truck Risks in NYC: Sniper Law Calls for Targeted Safety Reforms

Sniper Law urges NYC safety reforms as MTA bus crashes rise and large-truck collisions cause hundreds of injuries and deaths, despite overall fatality declines. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sniper Law is …

Tomorrow thousands to Take Streets Nationwide in Walk for Lives as Survivors Lead Grassroots Response to Fentanyl Crisis

United Against Fentanyl Mobilizes Communities Across America in Unprecedented Show of Unity LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thousands will take to the streets in cities and towns across America this …

Rep. DeLauro and Rep. Watson Coleman Introduce Resolution Establishing National Diaper Need Awareness Week

U.S. House of Representatives recognizes critical issue affecting nearly half of families with young children across the U.S. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and …

Congress Recognizes National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day

Annual day of awareness promotes stillbirth research and prevention, and honors the thousands of Americans who have experienced the tragedy of stillbirth. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of …

Chairman Comer Statement on Transcribed Interview with Alexander Acosta

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) made the following statement on today’s transcribed interview with former U.S. Department of Labor Secretary and former U.S. Attorney for the Southern …

US United Announces National Unity Day: to be Celebrated Annually on the Second Saturday of December

December 13, 2025 is the first officially recognized day, calling for Americans to choose community connection and reject polarization FLINT TOWNSHIP, MI, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of recent political …

DAAG Dina Kallay Delivers Keynote At Concurrences Dinner in New York

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery, "'That’s What F/RANDs Are For' and Antitrust Implications When They’re Gone" Thank you for that kind introduction and thanks to Concurrences for inviting me to speak at what has become a traditional …

Justice Department Files Statement of Interest in Enbridge Case

Note: View statement of interest here. The Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) and Civil Division last week filed a statement of interest in a case in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan between …

Marketer Sentenced for $11.5M Genetic Testing Fraud and Kickback Scheme

Robert Desselle, 47, was sentenced today in Tampa, Florida, to 57 months in prison for conspiracy to defraud the United States and to pay and receive health care kickbacks. Desselle pleaded guilty in February 2025. In addition, Desselle was ordered to pay …

Three Members of MS-13 Convicted of Two Murders and Multiple Attempted Murders

CORRECTION: an earlier version incorrectly mentioned drug trafficking offenses Today, a federal jury in Maryland convicted three men, Wilson Arturo Constanza-Galdomez, also known as Humilde and Marco Saravia, 26, of El Salvador, Edis Omar Valenzuela- …

Department of Justice Issues Sentencing Memo for 2022 Attempted Murder of Supreme Court Justice

Today, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland issued a sentencing memo following Nicholas John Roske’s April 8 guilty plea for the attempted murder of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. “This attempt against the life of a Supreme Court …

Remembering Edward Reina, a Lifetime of Leadership in Tribal Public Safety

The Justice Department Office of Tribal Justice joins the federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement family in mourning the passing last week of Edward Reina, a member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, (Akimel O’odham) and a retired …

Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew R. Galeotti Delivers Remarks at the Global Investigations Review Annual ...

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Winston and Patrick, for that kind introduction. Just a few months ago, the Criminal Division laid out an ambitious roadmap for white-collar enforcement to make our nation safe and prosperous, vindicate victims’ …

U.S. Air Force 5th Bomb Wing Selects Decision Lens to Modernize Planning and Enhance Wing Readiness

ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Decision Lens is pleased to announce that it has been selected for use by the United States Air Force 5th Comptroller Squadron at Minot Air Force Base to modernize the …

MCON to Convene Military, Corporate, and Community Leaders at Annual Military Impact Summit 2025 in Las Vegas

In an ever-evolving landscape, military personnel require ongoing support—both during and after service. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MCON, the nation's largest celebration of military culture, today …