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Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Miami Herald
HBCU track star survives being flung by tornado
Jackson State University athlete Mya Grimes is known for her strength and resilience as a standout in the long jump, triple jump, and high jump. But nothing could have prepared the 20-year-old HBCU track star for the life-threatening ordeal she faced when an EF3 tornado tore through St. Louis last Friday. Grimes, a rising senior, was driving home when powerful winds suddenly engulfed her car. "My dad called and told me to just get home. I was trying," she said in a harrowing interview with KMOV-TV. As the storm intensified, her vehicle was tossed violently, spinning out of control before the windshield shattered. Grimes was ejected from the car, tumbling nearly 40 yards before landing near the intersection of Union and Washington. Bloodied and disoriented, she crawled through the debris until she found a metal pole to cling to for safety. "I was just trying to make it," she said. Miraculously, an ambulance spotted her moments later and rushed her to the hospital. She escaped with cuts and burns, but no broken bones. Her mother, who had been on the phone when the storm struck, described the moment as terrifying. "It's nothing short of a miracle," she said. The family is now sharing Mya's story as a testament to God's grace and St. Louis's resilience. Grimes's courage and survival reflect the determination she brings to the track - a true embodiment of strength both on and off the field. Her story is a powerful reminder of faith, perseverance, and the enduring spirit of HBCU student-athletes at Jackson State University. The post HBCU track star survives being flung by tornado appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KMOV News Director Scott Diener Said He's Leaving Station in July
KMOV news director Scott Diener has announced his retirement from the St. Louis CBS affiliate after more than nine years. 'BREAKING NEWS: There is an immediate news director opening at KMOV-TV in St. Louis—a GREAT station with TOP NOTCH journalists and an ENGAGED general manager with INCREDIBLE owners. I encourage qualified applicants to apply for what is hands down the BEST news director opening in the nation!' he wrote on social media. 'But while I still have that passion and enjoy the daily chase, I came to the conclusion in the past year it is now time to pass the torch to a new generation of journalists. Simply put: July 4th will be MY Independence day.'He said he is retiring now because his perspective has changed. 'I lost my three siblings (two brothers and a sister) and my mother. Being the sole survivor of a family unit (my dad unexpectedly passed away 24 years ago this month) makes you put everything in to perspective,' he wrote. 'Family. Friends. Health.' According to his LinkedIn, Diener started as a news director in 1995 at WCPO in Cincinnati. He's also worked at KNTV in San Jose, as an executive news director in Louisville, Kentucky and Phoenix, Arizona, and as news director in Los Angeles and Dallas, Texas.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Yahoo
Illinois Teacher Says Student Stole Her Credit Card and Went on $200 Shopping Spree. Now She Wants the Money Back: Report
An Illinois teacher claims she had her credit card stolen by a student — and now she's working to get the money back. Tammy Huggins, a teacher at Mason Clark Middle School in East St. Louis, Illinois, told KMOV-TV that she believed one of her 13-year-old students had stolen her credit card in early March after receiving a notification from her credit card company about several purchases made. 'I saw there was a $220 charge for [online fashion retailer] Shein, and immediately, I went to check my purse. I was like, 'Oh, Shein. I know who did this,' ' Huggins recalled. She told the outlet that other students said that one of their classmates had been bragging about stealing her wallet to make several Shein and DoorDash purchases. Related: High School Teacher Blames Student Phone 'Addiction' for Why He's Quitting the Classroom: 'Something Shifted' 'The principal [Renaldo Jackson] said, 'The family wants and he gave me the one credit card,' Huggins told KMOV-TV. 'But nobody gave me my $200, nobody made an offer.' Huggins went on to note to the outlet that she was still missing her wallet, her license, and the rest of her credit cards, as well as the initial $220 spent. She also shared that she had filed a police report in the hopes of getting the missing items back. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. She told KMOV-TV that she was pushing for the school to help her retrieve the stolen items but was disappointed by the administration's reaction to the situation. 'I'm a teacher. I live [the principal] just blew it off,' Huggins said. The East St. Louis School District told parents in a letter obtained by KMOV-TV that the school had launched an investigation into the theft and initially identified a suspect, but there was no evidence to confirm the student's involvement at the time. Related: Middle School Teacher Followed Student Home to Ask About Missing Homework, Police Say. Now They're on Leave On March 24, the parents of the student came forward to "disclose their child's involvement," and the student received disciplinary action "aligned with the Code of Conduct." The school administration noted that the student's parents also offered full financial restitution and items and the student wrote an apology, per the outlet. PEOPLE reached out to the East St. Louis School District for comment on the incident but did not immediately hear back. The school also told KMOV-TV in a statement: 'We take all reports of lost or missing property seriously and address them in accordance with our policies and procedures." "Our priority is to maintain a safe and respectful learning environment for all students and staff. While we cannot comment on specific situations, we remain committed to fostering a culture of integrity and responsibility within our schools,' they concluded their statement. Read the original article on People
