Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or fewer and are subject to editing for grammar and clarity. Publication is at ...

An Atlanta area Whataburger is transforming into a "Wittaburger" in celebration of All-Star Bobby Witt, Jr. Here's the ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department (MPD) is leaning on cutting-edge technology to crack down on crime in real ...

Pontiac had many iconic muscle cars, including the segment-defining GTO. The 1989 Turbo Trans Am, a V-6, was the quickest of ...

On rainy days, Reading’s sidewalks will shine with the creativity of young writers from the area. Haiku written by local children as part of the Rain Poetry project by nonprofit PA Humanities will ...

This year’s two-day West Shore Art Fair drew an estimated 7,000 visitors on Saturday alone, making it one of the most ...

Items published in court news are public record. The News-Democrat publishes all misdemeanors, felonies and small claims judgments recorded in district court, as well as all civil suits recorded in ...

ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor’s Argo Park was party central over the Fourth of July holiday weekend as people flocked from miles ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Pyrotechnics are planned to dance across the night sky as the 4th of July approaches on Thursday. July 4, or Independence Day, commemorates the Declaration of Independence, which ...

A summer staple is set to go off with a bang Thursday night as the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show returns to New York City. Lighting up the city skyline since 1976, the 48th annual show is ...

4th of July Fireworks and Fun! July 4, 6 p.m. | Cross Connection Church of Bushnell Celebrate America with an evening to enjoy food, fun, water slides, fellowship and fireworks of live music.

CATLETTSBURG Drug crimes and wanton endangerment were among the most serious charges included in the latest Boyd County indictments. Three people were jailed with a $100,000 bond apiece as a result.