animation sculptor on Aladdin, The Lion King dies at 80 – .

253 Kent Melton was an animation sculptor best known for working on such high-profile movies as “Aladdin,” “The Lion King,” “Mulan,” “Coraline,” and “The Incredibles.”  Kent Melton’s legacy  The Springfield, Missouri-born Melton specialized in an art few Hollywood artists still practice: sculpting in clay. Melton created 3D models of characters for animation, which animators could… Continue reading animation sculptor on Aladdin, The Lion King dies at 80 – .

lyricist for Carole King dies at 79 – .

1 Toni Stern was a lyricist who worked with Carole King to write such songs as the No. 1 hit “It’s Too Late.”  Toni Stern’s legacy  Stern met King in the late 1960s, when she was living and working in the legendary Laurel Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles. A rich rock ‘n roll culture was… Continue reading lyricist for Carole King dies at 79 – .

Martin Luther King Jr.’s son dies at 62 – .

1 Dexter Scott King was the younger son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968) and the chairman of the King Center for Nonviolent Change.  Dexter Scott King’s legacy  King was born at the height of his father’s work in the Civil Rights movement. He was named for the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery,… Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr.’s son dies at 62 – .

Savannah Celebrates Martin Luther King Day with Grand Parade

Savannah Celebrates Martin Luther King Day with Grand Parade

SAVANNAH, GA (trfnews.i234.me) – Hello everyone, Skylar Finch reporting from Downtown Savannah, Georgia, on this vibrant Martin Luther King Monday. Today, I bring you an exclusive look at the much-anticipated Martin Luther King Day Parade, a significant event in this historic city. The parade, renowned for its grandeur, holds a special place in the hearts… Continue reading Savannah Celebrates Martin Luther King Day with Grand Parade

Incident at Eustis Burger King: Manager Told to “Go Back to Mexico” for Speaking Spanish

EUSTIS, FL (trfnews.i234.me) – In a disturbing incident at a Burger King in Eustis, Florida, two women confronted the restaurant’s manager, telling him to “go back to Mexico” after they overheard him speaking Spanish. This exchange highlights the ongoing issues of discrimination and intolerance based on language and ethnicity in the United States. The manager,… Continue reading Incident at Eustis Burger King: Manager Told to “Go Back to Mexico” for Speaking Spanish

Maureen King – Obit

April 18, 1957 – Dec. 9, 2023 GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Maureen King, 66, Cavalier, N.D., died Saturday, Dec. 9, in Grand Forks. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, at Askew Funeral Home in Cavalier. Arrangements by Askew Funeral Home.

Jeffrey King Jr.

Jeffrey King Jr., of Newfolden, MN, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the age of 42. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will follow at the Viking… Continue reading Jeffrey King Jr.

65 Highway / King Road, BRUNSWICK TWP, Kanabec County Crash 2023-08-26 18:23:07

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 23801360 Date/Time: 08/26/2023 12:02   District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Gordon Shank (651) 343-4680   Location: 65 Highway / King Road, BRUNSWICK TWP, Kanabec County   Description: The Ford was being pursued by Law Enforcement, traveling North on Highway 65 at King Road,… Continue reading 65 Highway / King Road, BRUNSWICK TWP, Kanabec County
Crash 2023-08-26 18:23:07

King of the Hill’s Dale dies, 64 – .

64 Johnny Hardwick was a stand-up comedian, writer, and voice actor who played Dale Gribble, Hank Hill’s conspiracy-theorist friend on the animated TV show “King of the Hill.” Johnny Hardwick’s legacy  Born in Austin, Texas, Hardwick spent his early years working at bars in Dallas and Austin after graduating from Texas Tech University. In 1990,… Continue reading King of the Hill’s Dale dies, 64 – .