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PHOTOS: Rosalynn Carter through the years

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:50:08 GMT

(NEXSTAR) -- Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has died, just two days after entering hospice care. She was 96. Carter passed away Sunday afternoon at her Plains, Georgia, home, The Carter Center said in a statement. “Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” President Carter said in a statement. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.” Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96 Here is a look at the former first lady's life in photos. Washington, DC: (L-R) First lady Rosalyn Carter being interviewed by Barbara Walters for ABC News. (Photo by Richard Howard /Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)(Original Caption) Rosalynn Carter, right, greets Pope John Paul II as he arrived at Logan International Airport 10/1, his first stop on his seven day tour of the United States. At left is Humberto Cardinal Medeiros. (via Getty)ASHKELON, ISRA...

Austin Trail of Lights named one of nation's best holiday light shows

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:50:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — 'Tis the season for Austinites, as the Austin Trail of Lights show was named one of the best holiday light shows nationwide.Recreational news outlet RV Trader named the Texas capital's holiday display among its Top 6. The annual show, celebrating its 59th year, features more than two million lights, 90 holiday-lit trees and more than 70 additional displays. Gillian Luce, director of consumer marketing with Trader Interactive, said in an email it's become a "long-standing tradition" for Austinites and visitors alike."During our search for unique destinations for holiday light lovers, Zilker Park made our top list as it transforms into Austin’s Trail of Lights each year. This event is loved by its locals and is the longest-standing tradition in the Texas capital bringing in hundreds of thousands of Central Texans and international visitors each year," Luce said.The ranking is as follows:Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens' Gardens Aglow105 Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay...

PHOTOS: Greenwich hosts 11th annual Holiday Tractor Parade

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:50:08 GMT

GREENWICH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Greenwich hosted their 11th annual Holiday Tractor Parade on November 18. The celebration featured over 70 festively decorated tractors on display throughout the village. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The parade was led by Bob and Dick Nessle, this year's Grand Marshalls. The festivities were held on Main Street and Washington Street. (Photos by Justus Waldron) Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96 The tractor owners competed for a variety of accolades, including Best in Show, Most Creative and Best Use of Lights. A wide array of local food trucks and businesses provided plenty of treats for those in attendance.

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96 

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:50:08 GMT

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the longtime wife of former United States President Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center confirmed her death on Sunday afternoon, saying that she passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Plains, Georgia. A champion of mental health, caregiving and women’s rights, Carter was married to former President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. “Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” Jimmy Carter said in the Carter Center release. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.” She leaves behind three children, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Tributes began to pour in from across the political world early Sunday afternoon."Rosalynn Carter was a great partner to a consequential President and helped to define the modern role of First Lady," former United States Attorney G...

‘Goodfellas’ and ‘The Sopranos’ actress Suzanne Shepherd dies at 89 

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:50:08 GMT

Suzanne Shepherd, the actress best known for her roles in “The Sopranos” and “Goodfellas” has passed away at the age of 89, according to multiple reports. Her agent confirmed to Variety that she passed away Friday morning at her home in New York City. Shepherd was famous for playing the role of a woman who “mothered iconic mob wives,” according to Entertainment Weekly. She portrayed Mary DeAngelis, the mother of Carmela Soprano, in multiple seasons of “The Sopranos” and played the mother of Karen Hill in the award-winning biographical crime film “Goodfellas” directed by Martin Scorsese.  Comedian Dana Carvey announces break from acting in wake of son’s sudden death She appeared in several other TV shows, including “Law and Order” and “Blue Bloods.” In addition to acting, Shepherd was a theater director and worked as an acting coach for over four decades in New York City. According to Variety, an upcoming documentary titled “A Gift of Fire” will chronicle her career as an act...

Apple Cup: WSU and Washington agree to continue series after Pac-12 breaks apart

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:50:08 GMT

An ancient West Coast football rivalry will continue into the next era as the Washington schools on Sunday announced an agreement to continue the Apple Cup following the breakup of the Pac-12.The Cougars and Huskies signed a five-year contract that begins next season with a neutral-field matchup, followed by four games played on a home-and-home basis.Washington is moving to the Big Ten in 2024 while WSU is expected to compete in the Pac-12 along with Oregon State — an unprecedented two-team conference permissible under NCAA rules.The Apple Cup matchup scheduled for Sept. 14, 2024 will be played at Lumen Field, the home of the Seahawks.The 2025 and 2027 games will be in Pullman, with the 2026 and 2028 matchups at Husky Stadium.The dates have not been finalized for 2025-28, but the series likely will be played in September because of Washington’s commitment to Big Ten games in October and November.Apple Cup games played in Seattle will be owned by the Big Ten’s media...

Fully involved structure fire in Santa Rosa on Roberts Avenue

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:50:08 GMT

(BCN) -- The Santa Rosa Fire Department said at 11:17 a.m. Sunday it has firefighters at the scene of a fully involved metal structure fire on Roberts Ave. Sebastopol Road will be closed between Dutton Avenue and the railroad tracks. Fire was dispatched at 11:10 a.m. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

3 extricated from vehicles trapped in Aurora building

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:50:08 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a report of two vehicles that hit a building near Hampden Avenue and Uravan Way at about 1:40 p.m., leaving patients trapped inside one vehicle. Local company plans to buy, deliver over 3,000 turkeys to food banks Crews were able to extricate all three individuals involved in the crash. AFR reported both patients had serious, "potentially life-threatening" injuries due to the crash. They were transported to nearby emergency departments.One other patient was evaluated and refused further treatment or transportation from the scene.AFR advised there could be delays in the area.

Jalen Ramsey catches game-sealing interception, Dolphins overcome 3 turnovers to beat Raiders 20-13

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:50:08 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jalen Ramsey caught a game-sealing interception to help stifle Las Vegas’ fourth-quarter comeback, and the Miami Dolphins overcame three turnovers to hold off the Raiders 20-13 Sunday.Ramsey, who also intercepted Aidan O’Connell earlier in the game, caught a pass in the end zone intended for Tre Tucker with 22 seconds left, ending a rare game in which Miami’s defense outshined its offense.Tua Tagovailoa was 28 of 39 with 325 yards, two touchdowns and an interception for Miami. He also lost his third fumble of the season on a scramble on the Dolphins’ opening drive. Tyreek Hill caught his league-leading eighth touchdown of the season and had 146 yards on 10 catches.O’Connell, who finished 24 of 41 with 271 yards and three interceptions, also threw a pick on Las Vegas’ penultimate drive.With his team down 7, O’Connell dropped back to pass on fourth down at Miami’s 38 when defensive tackle Christian Wilkins wrapped him up. ...

1 arrested, 1 detained after shooting in NW Miami-Dade leaves 1 dead, 1 hospitalized

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:50:08 GMT

A shooting in a Northwest Miami-Dade neighborhood left one person dead, sent another to the hospital and led police to take two people into custody.Upon arrival, Miami-Dade Police said, officers found two men shot in the area of Northwest 143rd Street and 16th Court. One of the victims was rushed to Ryder Trauma Center, where he is said to be critically injured and recovering. Police said the second victim died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds.Officers detained two people at the scene.“The relationship between the victims and the two people detained, has been a crucial part of the investigation and our investigators are still attempting to piece that together,” said MDPD Detective Andre Martin.Police later arrested one of these two people. He was identified as 32-year-old Lekambrick Aljenard Hanna.Hanna has since been charged with one count of second-degree murder, one count of attempted second-degree murder and one count of tampering with evidence.Police contin...