In Atlanta, Georgia, residents in rural noncore counties faced significant challenges in preventing premature deaths, according to a recent study. Disparities in premature deaths were not only linked to the rural-urban divide but also influenced by demographic factors such as race and ethnicity. For instance, rural counties with a high percentage of Black, African American, … Read more
Daraa, Syria – A loud explosion was heard in a rural area east of Daraa. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation, with authorities on the scene to assess the situation and ensure the safety of the local residents. Local residents reported hearing the blast and feeling the ground shake, prompting concerns about … Read more
Melville, Saskatchewan – RCMP in Melville, Saskatchewan, are currently investigating four suspicious deaths that occurred in a rural residence near Neudorf. The investigation was initiated following a request for a wellness check, which was received by the Melville RCMP around 6:05 pm on March 24th. Upon arrival at the residence, authorities discovered the bodies of … Read more
Spartansburg, Pennsylvania – The quiet rural community of Spartansburg, Pennsylvania, was left in shock after the tragic discovery of an Amish woman found dead inside her home on Fish Flats Road. The victim, 23-year-old Rebekah Byler, who was six months pregnant, was reportedly found in her living room by a relative and a family friend … Read more
Elbow Lake, Minnesota – Authorities have identified the victim and suspect in a murder case that took place in rural Minnesota. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting report in Elbow Lake on Sunday evening, where they found a 33-year-old man, Stephen Erik Grytdahl, dead. The alleged shooter, identified as his younger brother, … Read more
Phoenix, Oregon – A devastating fire has left property owners in rural Oregon with nothing after explosions rocked a building on the property. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and authorities are investigating the incident. The fire broke out in a building used for processing and storing agricultural products, and the explosions were … Read more
RANSOM TWP, Michigan – Fire officials are investigating the cause of a powerful explosion that leveled a rural home in Ransom Township on Tuesday, Feb. 1. The Wright-Waldron and Woodbridge fire departments rushed to the scene of a massive blaze in the 5000 block of East Burt Road around 8 p.m. Residents in the area … Read more
ASHLAND, Illinois – A tragic incident in Cass County late Thursday resulted in a triple homicide-suicide, leaving four people dead and one man in critical condition. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, along with four other law enforcement agencies, including the Menard County Sheriff’s Office, Ashland Police, Pleasant Plains Police, Illinois State Police, and other law … Read more
MARIENVILLE, Pa. – A small plane crash in the rural Buzzard Swamp area of Forest County claimed the life of a Pennsylvania man on Friday, December 29, 2023. John S. Burley, 59, of Winber, was the sole occupant of the single-engine aircraft, a Zenith STOL CH 701, which was on its way to the Dubois … Read more