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Ottawa Citizen
18-05-2025
- Ottawa Citizen
OPP seek assistance finding woman, 36, last seen in Kemptville
Article content Provincial police in Grenville are seeking assistance as they try to locate a 36-year-old woman missing since Saturday. Article content Article content In a release, OPP described 'Meagan' as five feet seven inches tall and 125 pounds with a slim build, shoulder-length blond hair and hazel eyes. The woman has a tattoo reading 'Isaiah 43:4' inside one wrist and a cross inside the second wrist. Article content She may be wearing a yellow shirt and driving a 2008 Honda Fit with licence plate CDNM562. Article content She was last seen at about 9 a.m. Saturday in Kemptville. Article content
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
JENNIE: Paula Lambert shares details of 'Grounded'… an American missions team trapped in Sudan when civil war erupts
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– Paula Lambert tells us about a situation in Sudan which ended abruptly when civil war broke out in 2023. Her daughter, Meagan, was on a 5-day missions trip… which turned into weeks. She and her team were being hidden in 'safe houses' as the war grew closer. It became a test of mental and spiritual strength because the airport was destroyed –shattering their hopes of going home. 'Meagan was there to speak in the church about mental health and and hope, and the ironic thing is that she immediately had to put on all of those things that she just encouraged other people to do. She had to show us what she had. And the team was immediately removed from the church and put in a safe home, and so all of their belongings, including their medications, were left in the hotel. They were not allowed to go back because it was invaded.' Paula also tells us about a movie in the works, 'Grounded,' and how the film addresses mental health issues that are often ignored, or dismissed, as our nation is in a mental health crisis now unlike any we've seen before. She says in light of increasing awareness for mental health within the church, 'Grounded' highlights real-life scenarios that challenge what one knows versus what one truly believes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJBF.
The Guardian
16-04-2025
- The Guardian
US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout
South African police have rescued an American pastor who was abducted last week while he was conducting a sermon, as kidnappings have soared over the last decade in the country. Three unidentified suspects were killed during the 'high-intensity shootout' on Tuesday in which Joshua Sullivan, a missionary from Tennessee, was rescued, the Hawks, the police unit that deals with serious crime in South Africa, said in a statement. Kidnappings in the country have more than trebled in the past decade, according to police statistics, with 17,061 recorded in the year to March 2024. South Africa, one of the world's most unequal countries, also has one of the world's highest murder rates, with more than 27,000 that year, 50% higher than a decade earlier. Sullivan was seized on Thursday night while he was preaching at the Fellowship Baptist church, where he had been a missionary since 2018 in the township of Motherwell outside the city of Gqeberha in Eastern Cape province. Four gunmen stormed the church, stealing two mobile phones from congregation members before taking Sullivan. A few hours later, his truck was found abandoned. The kidnappers were eventually tracked to a house in KwaMagxaki, around a 20-minute drive from the church, across the Swartkops River. Suspects inside a vehicle opened fire while attempting to flee, the police said. The Hawks statement said: 'The victim was found inside the same vehicle from which the suspects had launched their attack. Miraculously unharmed, he was immediately assessed by medical personnel and is currently in an excellent condition.' Sullivan's mother, Tonya Morton Rinker, said in a Facebook post: 'My Baby is free! Joshua was rescued earlier today!! He is home with Meagan and the kids… Thank you for your support and prayers.' An earlier post by Rinker described Sullivan as a 'big-hearted gentle giant'. It said the 34-year-old had first travelled to South Africa with his wife Meagan for six months in 2015, before returning as 'church-planting' missionaries and becoming fluent in Xhosa, the most common language in the Eastern Cape. The couple have four children and have 'taken in two Xhosa children'. A report by the Institute of Security Studies, a local thinktank, found 44% of kidnappings were during vehicle hijackings to extort money quickly. Another 22% were tied to robberies, while only 5% were for ransom. It was not immediately clear what the motive for Sullivan's kidnapping was. Additional reporting by Associated Press
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Projects Best Year in History
Brand builds on success to drive growth into new year and beyond SHALIMAR, Fla., January 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lee's Famous Recipe® Chicken, known for over 55 years for its home-style fried chicken, is preparing for an impressive 2025. In 2024, Lee's systemwide sales exceeded $235 million, with average unit volumes exceeding $1.8 million. Moving into 2025, the brand will focus on both franchise and company-owned unit expansion, improving operational efficiencies, menu innovation, strengthening local partnerships, and continuing to bring the updated brand visual identity to more existing restaurants. Strong Sales Performance Lee's wrapped up 2024 with robust year-to-date same-store sales at +1.4% and +4.2% including new unit openings. While some national competitors reported negative third quarter comp sales, the Lee's system was up 1.0%. The company also experienced positive year-over-year restaurant traffic. Expanded Leadership Lee's welcomed Meagan Kellogg as Vice President of Finance. Meagan possesses extensive expertise as a seasoned finance professional with a proven history of success in the restaurant industry. Kellogg is tasked with strengthening the company's financial infrastructure in preparation for future growth. Additionally, Logan Sumner joined Lee's as Chief Development Officer. Sumner specializes in franchise growth with previous leadership experience at Driven Brands across multiple business segments. He has a strong track record of scaling brands and fostering franchise success along with multi-unit operations experience. Sumner is tasked with building a best-in-class franchise development function at Lee's. "We are poised for an exciting new chapter with Meagan and Logan on board. With their leadership and expertise, we are setting up the Lee's system to be prepared for the growth we are expecting to see," said Ryan Weaver, CEO of Lee's Famous Recipe® Chicken. "I look forward to Lee's building on the legacy of our great product and creating new opportunities for growth throughout the United States." Growing Brand Presence In 2024, Lee's successfully expanded into new territory by opening four new restaurants in Michigan, marking the highest number of new unit openings in a single year for the brand in recent history. The franchise-owned locations signal a significant milestone in Lee's growth and reflect the strong partnerships the company has with their operators. Lee's also reacquired 16 existing franchised locations in 2024, marking a continuation of the brand's commitment to creating alignment with its operators. "We are more committed than ever to supporting our franchise partners and ensuring that Lee's is positioned for sustainable growth," said Weaver. "Not only is our brand positioned for franchise expansion, but we have also continue to grow and invest in our company-owned locations to demonstrate that we are truly committed to our goals." For more information about Lee's Famous Recipe® Chicken, visit or follow them on Facebook or Instagram. Want to open your own Lee's Famous Recipe® Chicken? Learn more about franchising opportunities at About Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken For more than 55 years, Lee's Famous Recipe® Chicken, a quick service franchise founded in Lima, Ohio, has specialized in fresh, never frozen chicken. Lee's is recognized for two years in a row as a top 10 Fast Food Fried Chicken by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Award. Today, there are more than 130 Lee's Famous Recipe® Chicken locations in 12 U.S. states and in Canada, most are individually owned and operated. For additional information, please visit View source version on Contacts MEDIA CONTACTBrianne Barbakoffbrianne@ Sign in to access your portfolio
