“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Pat Summitt. I had the privilege of spending time with Pat during my first year at Tennessee, and those are conversations I will cherish forever. When you think of all the great coaches in all sports, Pat Summitt is at the top of that list. “As a…… MORE
Statement from UT Vice Chancellor and AD Dave Hart on the Passing of Pat Summitt
“We are deeply saddened by today’s news of Pat Summitt’s passing. We send our deepest condolences to her son, Tyler, and to her family and friends. “Pat Summitt is synonymous with Tennessee, but she truly is a global icon who transcended sports and spent her entire life making a difference in other peoples’ lives. She was…… MORE
Pat Summitt Passes Away at 64
Lady Vols Head Coach Emeritus Pat Summitt, 64, passed away Tuesday morning from complications of Early Onset Dementia, Alzheimer’s Type. Summitt’s son, Tyler Summitt, released a statement Tuesday morning regarding her passing. “It is with tremendous sadness that I announce the passing of my mother, Patricia Sue Head Summitt. She died peacefully this morning at…… MORE
See Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar Baptize BET Awards With ‘Freedom’
Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar surprised the BET Awards audience with a special performance of their collaboration “Freedom” off Beyoncé’s latest album, Lemonade. Their Sunday night appearance was the first time the pair have performed together onstage. Female dancers shrouded in red lights made their way through the audience while an excerpt of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a…… MORE
Suge Knight Sues Chris Brown Over Nightclub Shooting
Marion “Suge” Knight has filed a lawsuit against Chris Brown and the owners of West Hollywood nightclub 1 Oak, where Knight was shot seven times at an August 2014 pre-VMA party hosted at the venue by the singer. The lawsuit, filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, accuses Brown and club owners of failing to have adequate security…… MORE
Four Varieties Of Nature Valley Granola Bars Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns
General Mills has announced a voluntary national recall of four varieties of Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars and Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars. The FDA said the recall was issued as part of sunflower kernel supplier SunOpta’s ongoing national recall for the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported and the recall was…… MORE
Police Believe They Found Body Of Missing 8-Year-Old Boy
After 14 days of searching, Stephens County Sheriff’s Office announced they believe they found the body of the missing 8-year-old Duncan boy. At around 9:30 Saturday morning, searchers discovered a body they believe is Damion Davidson. Details on where he was found has not been released. Officials say a positive identification has not yet been made.…… MORE
NEW INFO: Kuhrt Speaks About Onfield Outburst
WFISD Superintendent Michael Kuhrt released new information Friday about the district’s investigation into an incident on an athletic field on June 13th. Kuhrt says a summer organization was using the new turf field at Rider without the proper permission. Witnesses say District Athletic Director Scot Hafley began yelling and cursing at Rider Coach Eric Ward.…… MORE
YMCA Soap Box Derby Car Races This Weekend
On Saturday, the Downtown Wichita Falls YMCA will host their annual Soap Box Derby Races on 9th Street. Brandon Brown is the Soap Box Derby Race Director for the W.F. Downtown YMCA. “It’s a great event we have had for many years. It started in the 50’s, ran through the 60’s and 70’s but then…… MORE
Man Arrested After iPad App Leads To Stolen Property
An iPad application led to the recovery of stolen property by the Wichita Falls Police Department. It also led to another charge for a Wichita Falls man that was arrested earlier this week. Officers said on May 21st, a victim reported being robbed of several electronics by Jack Allen Gant III while asleep in their…… MORE
