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Former Wisconsin Teacher Abigail Faust Pleads Guilty to Child S*x Crimes, Sentencing Set for Dec. 15

Abigail Faust, 25, a former elementary school teacher, has admitted guilt in St. Croix County Court to child enticement and second degree sexual assault of a child. She entered her pleas on Monday, Sept. 14.

Faust was originally charged with 13 counts tied to conduct between December 2024 and August 2025 involving two young victims. Under the plea agreement, most of those counts were dismissed but "read in," which means a judge may still weigh them at sentencing. Two counts stand as convictions.

Charges in a separate case were also dismissed but read in as part of the arrangement.

Mark your calendar: her sentencing hearing is scheduled for Dec. 15.

Our hearts are with the young victims and their families. Protecting children is a responsibility we all share.

If you ever suspect a child is being harmed, speak up, trust your gut, and contact local law enforcement right away.

Texas Man Charged With Capital Murder After 5-Year-Old Girl Ki||ed in Cypress Road Rage Shooting

A family heading home on a Saturday night should never become a headline. Yet a 5-year-old girl, Zah'Layah Walter, is gone after gunfire struck the car she was riding in near Grant Road and Jones Road in the Cypress area of northwest Harris County.

It happened around 11:30 p.m. on September 19. Zah'Layah was traveling with her mother and four siblings when someone in another vehicle opened fire. She was flown to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Two other children were hurt by shattered glass, and the rest of the family escaped physical injury. Authorities describe it as apparent road rage.

Within 24 hours, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced that 47-year-old Jeremy Porter had been arrested and charged with capital murder. The sheriff credited license plate reader technology and round-the-clock detective work for the quick break in the case.

Porter is being held in the Harris County Jail. He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court, and the investigation remains active.

Zah'Layah deserves justice. Her grieving family deserves compassion. Please keep them in your prayers tonight.

💔 AFTER A MONTH IN THE HOSPITAL, 5-YEAR-OLD LEO IS FINALLY GOING HOME!

Five-year-old Leo Bryant Steward of Crandall is home after surviving a devastating August 11 crash in Dallas.

Leo and his mother, Markietta Bryant, were involved in a collision at Elam Road and N. Masters Drive after police say a fleeing driver crashed into multiple vehicles.

Leo suffered a traumatic brain injury that caused swelling and bleeding. His mother said he remained unresponsive for several days.

He spent more than a month receiving care at Children’s Medical Center Dallas and Children’s Medical Center Plano, where he underwent physical therapy. Remarkably, doctors found that he had no broken bones.

Now, Leo is home and continuing his recovery. He was preparing to begin kindergarten when the crash happened, and he is finally getting the chance to meet his teacher.

His road to recovery continues, but this little boy has already come incredibly far. ❤️🙏

What would you do if you walked into a nursing home and saw your 95-year-old grandmother with BOTH eyes bruised and her face badly swollen?

This is “Wela.”

She turns 96 next month.

JoAnna her granddaughter says her family found Wela with significant facial bruising and swelling.

They were reportedly told Wela had rolled out of bed and hit her face on a drawer.

But the family says they received conflicting information about WHEN it happened.

So they called EMS themselves.

Thankfully, doctors found a hematoma, but no brain bleed or skull fracture.

Still, the questions remain.

“Why did nobody take her to the hospital?”

“How did this happen to our grandmother?”

JoAnna says the family has filed a police report and a state licensing investigation is now underway.

She also says Wela’s belongings had previously gone missing after a room change.

Now her family is working to bring her HOME.

So today, I’m asking you to pray.

🙏 Pray for Wela’s safety and comfort.

🙏 Pray that the truth comes to light.

🙏 Pray for wisdom and strength for her family.

🙏 Pray that she can soon be surrounded by those who love her.

Please leave Wela and her family some encouragement in the comments. ❤️

Keep this precious grandmother in your prayers. 🙏❤️

📷 Ryan

🚨 🚨 Texas father faces a long road to recovery after a devastating workplace accident.

Michael, from Sinton, Texas, was working for a landscaping company when a tree limb struck his ladder, sending him nearly 20 feet to the ground, according to his fiancée, Kaylee.

She says Michael suffered serious fractures to both legs and has already undergone two surgeries. Doctors are monitoring severe swelling before they can proceed with additional treatment.

Michael may be unable to put weight on his legs for several months, with his family expecting recovery to take more than a year.

The couple has six children between them, with three still living at home. Kaylee says Michael was the household’s sole provider, leaving the family facing an uncertain future while he focuses on healing.

For now, Kaylee is asking for prayers, encouragement and advice from others who have faced serious injuries or helped care for someone through a long recovery. ❤️🙏

🔗 A link to help the family is below.

15-Year-Old Davion Fewell Remembered as D.J. Reader’s Foundation Covers Funeral Expenses

💙 A Greensboro community is mourning the loss of 15-year-old Davion Fewell, a Page High School JV football player who died after being injured during a game last week.

Davion was injured during Page’s September 10 matchup against Grimsley and was taken to a hospital for treatment. His family later confirmed his death on September 13. Officials have not publicly released the specific nature of his injury or the medical cause of death.

Amid the grief, support is now coming from across the community. The A Son Never Forgets Foundation, founded by Greensboro native and NFL player D.J. Reader, has stepped forward to cover Davion’s funeral expenses, helping ease a burden for his grieving family.

A candlelight vigil is also being held in Davion’s memory, giving classmates, teammates, coaches and community members an opportunity to honor his life.

Please keep Davion’s family and everyone who loved him in your prayers. 🕯️💙

THIRD EMPLOYEE DETAINED AS INVESTIGATION INTO WINTER JONES’ DEATH CONTINUES! MEMPHIS DAYCARE DEATH CASE.

A third employee of a daycare has been taken into custody after the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones, found unresponsive inside a daycare vehicle on August 13.

Authorities say Winter was supposed to be transported from Kid University in Cordova to Macon Hall Elementary School. Instead, investigators say she remained inside the vehicle after it returned to the daycare and was discovered hours later.

Tametria Norry, Sabrina Powe and Amilya Hardin were indicted on charges of aggravated child neglect, criminally negligent homicide, and tampering with governmental records. Hardin was the third worker detained.

A state Department of Human Services investigation reported failures involving vehicle checks, walk-throughs and records. Kid University closed.

All three defendants have pleaded not guilty.

SHE COULD NOT MAKE IT 💔 💔 8-Year-Old Melody Dies After Battle With Brain Tumor, Pneumonia and Sepsis

A heartbreaking loss has been reported in South Texas, where 8-year-old Melody, a young girl who had been battling a serious brain tumor, has died, according to her mother, Crista.

Melody’s family said her health declined rapidly after she developed pneumonia and sepsis. She reportedly suffered cardiac arrest, was resuscitated by doctors, but later passed away at 1:58 p.m.

Her mother had spent months sharing updates about Melody’s difficult medical journey, which included brain surgery, a permanent shunt, infections, repeated hospitalizations and chemotherapy.

Crista described her daughter as her best friend and asked supporters to pray for her peaceful passing.

Melody’s story has touched many people who followed her journey and prayed for her recovery.

Her family is now grieving the loss of a little girl who fought through an extraordinary medical battle.

Please keep Melody’s loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. 🕊️💔

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🚨 🚨 ED SHEERAN TOUR ROCKED AS FOUR SUPPORTING ACTS WITHDRAW AFTER MACKLEMORE REMOVAL

Ed Sheeran’s ongoing Loop Tour has taken an unexpected turn after four supporting acts announced their withdrawal following Macklemore’s removal from the remaining U.S. shows.

Macklemore was dropped after making public pro-Palestinian remarks during a recent performance in New Jersey. According to reports, several venues objected to his continued participation, creating pressure around upcoming shows.

Sheeran has now addressed the controversy, saying the decision to remove Macklemore was made by the tour’s promoters and venues, not by him. He also said he had tried to find a solution while choosing not to make his concerts a political platform.

Following the announcement, Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Irish band Beoga said they would no longer participate in the tour.

❤️🙏 4-YEAR-OLD JAMESON KING FINISHES CANCER TREATMENT WITH CLEAR SCANS

After nearly a year of surgeries, chemotherapy and heartbreaking uncertainty, 4-year-old Jameson King has reached a moment his family has been praying for.

Jameson was diagnosed with Group 3, grade 4 medulloblastoma after doctors discovered a 5.4-centimeter brain tumor. His journey included eight brain surgeries, and his mother Monica says he suffered a stroke during treatment and had to relearn basic skills, including walking, eating and talking.

The family later traveled from Orlando to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis for specialized care.

Through it all, they faced another devastating setback: losing their home while away for treatment.

But there is finally beautiful news. ❤️ Jameson’s latest scans are clear, and he completed his final chemotherapy treatment on September 3.

Now his family hopes to find a safe home and rebuild their lives.

Please keep Jameson in your prayers. 🙏