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Carl Jennings, former Long Branch recreation director, dies at 76

Carl Jennings, former Director of Recreation and Human Services in Long Branch, dies at 76

Carl F. Jennings II, 76, was born on May 2, 1947 to Gloria L. Elmore and Carl F. Jennings Sr. Although he moved to other areas within New Jersey throughout his life, he peacefully gained his wings on March 31, 2024 in his beloved city of Long Branch. Early childhood Since his early childhood, Carl was a natural leader, showing excellent leadership qualities and always surrounded by friends. Carl…

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Odessa Dangler, one of the first Black, female entrepreneurs in Long Branch, passes at 87

Odessa Dangler, one of the first Black, female entrepreneurs in Long Branch, passes at 87

Odessa Dangler was born on February 24, 1937, in Vidalia, Georgia, to the late Odell and Tiny Hargrove. After graduating from high school, Odessa relocated to Long Branch, New Jersey, in 1954, where she then met and married Lorenzo J. Dangler, Jr. They were married for 54 years before his passing in 2009. To that union, four children were born: Billy, Todd, Derrick, and Marcus. Odessa Dangler was…

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In Loving Memory : Renée McMillan (1963 - 2024)

In Loving Memory : Renée McMillan (1963 - 2024)

Renée McMillan was born in Brooklyn, New York. As a child, she was adopted and decades later, Renee was reunited with her biological family which brought her a great sense of joy and fulfillment. She was a product of the New York City School System and would not hesitate to tell you that she was from Brooklyn, more specifically, “Do or Die Bed-Stuy” which signified the Bedford Stuyvesant section…

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Exonerated man on a mission to rebuild his life

C.J. Rice, a man who served more than 12 years behind bars for an attempted murder he was falsely convicted of, was officially exonerated on March 18, 2024. He is now on a mission to rebuild his life.

Charles “CJ” Rice was just 17 years old when he was convicted of a crime he did not commit. CJ Rice Exonerated Now 30 year old Rice is using the injustice of the last 13 years to galvanize the life he almost spent behind bars after being exonerated and declared legally innocent of the crime he was convicted of in 2013 on March 18, 2024. According to the GoFundMe, CJ wants to “embrace this…

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O.J. Simpson, football Hall of famer, dies at 76 after cancer battle

O.J. Simpson, football Hall of famer, dies at 76 after cancer battle

O.J. Simpson, the football hall of famer and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of murder charges, has died. He was 76. Family announces passing The family announced on Simpson’s official X account that Simpson passed Wednesday after battling prostate cancer. He died in Las Vegas, officials there said Thursday. “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He…

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Legendary DJ Mister Cee passes away

Calvin LeBrun, the legendary New York City radio DJ known as Mister Cee, has died. He was 57 years old.

Calvin LeBrun, the legendary New York City radio DJ known as Mister Cee, has died. He was 57 years old. DJ Mister Cee passes Cee, who grew up in Brooklyn,was a prominent figure in the hip-hop scene in New York City. He got his start as a DJ and producer for Big Daddy Kane, taking part in Kane’s debut album. Cee is also often credited with discovering another pillar of Brooklyn hip-hop, the…

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After more than 60 years, a championship HBCU men’s basketball team visits White House

An all-Black Tennessee A&I men's basketball team won three back-to-back national championships at the height of the Jim Crow era, but were never recognized or invited to the White House. That changed on Friday.

This past weekend, the Tennessee A&I men’s basketball team, an HBCU squad that won a title more than 60 years ago, got a White House visit. Tennessee A&I made history The living members of the Tennessee A&I Tigers basketball team were honored by Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House. “This is the greatest day of my life,” said George Finley, a player on the Tigers team, said to CBS…

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South Carolina defeats Iowa 87-75 to win NCAA women's championship

South Carolina defeats Iowa 87-75 to win NCAA women's championship

Dawn Staley and South Carolina Gamecocks completed their perfect season, defeating Iowa with an 87-75 win in the NCAA championship game Sunday. South Carolina Gamecocks beats Iowa in national championship This victory not only ended Caitlin Clark’s remarkable collegiate career but also earned South Carolina’s status as one of the ten Division I teams to ever finish a season undefeated.…

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Marine from Massachusetts goes missing off coast in Puerto Rico

A family is holding out hope after U.S. Marine Samuel Muturi Wanjiru went missing on March 27th off the coast in Puerto Rico.

A family is holding out hope after U.S. Marine Samuel Muturi Wanjiru went missing on March 27 off the coast in Puerto Rico. Missing details for Samuel Muturi Wanjiru Corporal Samuel Wanjiru, 26, of Worcester, Mass., was swept away by ocean currents while being in the water at La Pared beach in Luquillo. The Coast Guard launched helicopters and aircraft to look for Wanjiru, but those search…

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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes northeastern United States

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes northeastern United States

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook the northeastern United States on Friday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 4.8-magnitude earthquake was detected near Lebanon, New Jersey, at 10:23 a.m. Friday. The earthquake was felt in New Hampshire down to Maryland. According to the Richter scale, which is used to measure earthquake magnitude, considered the event a “light” earthquake.…

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On April 4, 1968, Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed while standing on the Lorraine hotel balcony in Memphis. Dr. King was there supporting an economic protest by Black sanitation workers.

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Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis dies at 35

Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis has died at the age of 35.

Davis was found by police Monday at his home in Southwest Ranches, Fla., reports NBC.

Officers were disparched Monday morning to a residence in the 6000 block of SW 178th Avenue by the house assistant, who discovered Davis’ body, the Davie Police Department said in a statement.

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Driver intentionally mowed down couple, killing wife, after calling 911 with ‘threats to shoot a school’

Shaunda Bizzell was killed by a man who drove his car into her and her husband minutes after he called 911 and made threats to bomb a building, police say.

Derek and Shaunda Bizzell were taking an evening stroll in their Chesterfield, Virginia neighborhood Monday night when a crazed man plowed into them, killing the wife. The unimaginable for Derek and Shaunda Bizzell “We walked around the curb. We could see a car coming up the middle of the street like cars always do, and then he got closer to us,” Derek Bizzell told WWBT. “I could see him veer. I…

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Lou Gossett Jr., Oscar and Emmy winning actor, dies at 87

Lou Gossett Jr., Oscar and Emmy winning actor, dies at 87

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black actor to win a supporting role Oscar, has died. He was 87. Death details for Lou Gossett Jr Gossett passed away Thursday night in Santa Monica, California, according to his nephew. The actor’s cause of death has not yet been released. “It is with our heartfelt regret to confirm our beloved father passed away this morning,” the actor’s family said in a statement.…

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Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black actor to win supporting role Oscar for playing the drill instructor in 1982’s “An Officer and a Gentleman” a few years after winning an Emmy for his role as Fiddler in “Roots,” has died, the AP reports. He was 87.

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Mega Millions $1.13 billion jackpot won by lottery player in New Jersey

A Mega Millions player in Monmouth County captured the first jackpot-winning ticket of 2024, worth $1.13 billion, on Tuesday night.

A Mega Millions player in Monmouth County captured the first jackpot-winning ticket of 2024, worth $1.13 billion, on Tuesday night, according to the Mega Millions website. The winning numbers were 7, 11, 22, 29, 38, and the gold Mega ball 4. Mega Millions ticket sold in Monmouth County The winning ticket was sold at a liquor store within Shoprite in Neptune on Route 66. The retailer will receive…

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Exciting Events at Asbury Park High School!

Exciting Events at Asbury Park High School!

The month of March has had some exciting events at Asbury Park High School. This March, Mr. David Wronko was awarded Staff Member of the Month from Asbury Park High School Principal Ms. O’Neill. According to Ms. O’Neill, Mr. Wronko’s hard work and dedication to the students of the school propelled him into receiving this award. This year, Mr. Wronko was involved in student fund raisers,…

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