Month: February 2026

By Kim Rafferty

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    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — I woke up the next morning and knew something was wrong, but I didn’t know how critical that really was for another day or so.

DeShawn McClain went to work unaware of what had happened to her body overnight.

“I missed a morning meeting which I never miss and I sent an email that didn’t make any sense,” McClain said.

Tired and confused, McClain says she could not form a sentence. When an ambulance arrived, she says paramedics quickly knew what happened, rushing her to a Nashville emergency room. But doctors couldn’t figure out why.

“There wasn’t anything that indicated that I was at risk of having another stroke or even having a stroke the first time,” McClain said.

McClain says it took about a year of determination to recover from her stroke in 2024.

“Learning to walk, learning to use my left side of my body, I did a lot of speech therapy,” McClain said.

Not knowing what was happening with her heart, McClain got a LINQ ICM heart monitor. Two years later, she says it brought clarity. The device monitors the heart continuously, sharing heart data with McClain’s doctors.

The device is designed to detect intermittent abnormal heart rhythm episodes like atrial fibrillation, which is a major risk factor for stroke. An unexplained stroke requires further testing, and long-term cardiac monitoring can unlock answers.

“I got the device in May of last year and since then I have gotten back seven or eight reports, all of them have been clear,” McClain said.

Now raising awareness during Heart Month, she says her journey taught her how to advocate for herself and live healthier.

“My diet’s a lot healthier, all the things that doctors say to do, I say go ahead and do those because that will save you a lot of trouble down the road,” McClain said.

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By WGBA Staff

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    FOND DU LAC (WGBA) — A 35-year-old woman was found dead after a camper fire at Breezy Hill Campground in Fond du Lac County; four others escaped with non-life-threatening injuries

The sheriff’s office received multiple 911 calls just before 11 a.m. reporting the fire at N4177 Cearns Lane. An adult male and three children safely exited the camper, but the woman was still inside when first responders arrived.

Deputies, along with personnel from the Eden Fire Department and City of Fond du Lac Fire Rescue, responded to the scene. The woman was found inside the camper and pronounced dead at the scene while fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze.

The fire appeared to have originated in the kitchen area and was quickly brought under control by fire personnel.

The male and three children received medical attention for non-life-threatening injuries sustained from the fire. The American Red Cross also assisted at the scene.

The incident remains under investigation by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office. The cause of the fire and the woman’s manner of death have not yet been determined.

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By Demetrios Sanders

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    DETROIT (WXYZ) — Fashion trends are constantly changing, but in Detroit, there’s one accessory that’s transcended generations. From officials to celebrities to everyday Detroiters, hats have been an important part of the city’s style.

At the corner of Gratiot and Bessemore, there’s a store with an old school feel that has kept this tradition alive for more than three decades.

“You can kind of just sense it when you walk into the building,” said Dorian Corbett, co-owner of Hats Galore and More.

But make no mistake — the items inside have stood the test of time.

“One thing that has always stood out is a well-dressed man or a well-dressed couple at that,” said Ryan Yeargin, co-owner of Hats Galore and More.

Hats Galore and More was first opened in 1993 by Robert Yeargin. Since 2021, it has been owned by his son, Ryan, and his great-nephew, Dorian Corbett.

“My mom worked here, my grandpa would help out when he could with his brother running the store, so it’s something that’s very important to me,” Corbett said.

The family-owned business offers lots of classic headwear from Kangol hats to fedoras. Many of the looks have become synonymous with the Motor City.

“I came out this hotel, and he said, ‘Man, you’re always dressed.’ I say, well, where are you from? He said I’m from New York, I said well ‘I’m from Detroit,'” said Roosevelt Barnes, a shopper.

Barnes says growing up, his father and uncles always wore a hat. Since then, they’ve become a mainstay in his wardrobe.

“You’ve only got one chance to make a first impression, and how you dress will be how you are addressed,” Barnes said.

And he’s far from the only one who has come to love the fashion statement.

“If you go back to the old Tiger games and all that, everybody wore a suit, a hat, everything was dressed up. Detroit’s got style,” said Dave Edgar, another shopper.

Although many have worn hats for years, Hats Galore and More has even seen new people coming through their doors.

“Who’ve never worn a hat a day in their lives but they’re interested, they want to branch out,” Corbett said.

The owners say this headwear will be here to stay for a very long time.

“It’ll transcend time as long as you take care of it and it’s well maintained, it’ll last you a lifetime,” Yeargin said.

If you want to check out the shop for yourself, Hats Galore and More is open Monday-Saturday.

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By Naja Woods

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    INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) — This February marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. In central Indiana, two women are turning the milestone into a movement, using books to celebrate Black history, culture and joy all year long.

Natalie Pipkin drives a bus toward learning, but most of the seats are now shelves stacked with stories.

“We have so many stories to tell…we make it easier for people to find,” Pipkin said. “The power of the story is when the book is opened.”

In 2022, Pipkin turned her mission into motion, launching the Black WorldSchoolers Mobile Bookstore.

She travels all across the Midwest, working to provide more access to books that wouldn’t typically be in schools or libraries.

“It’s Indiana’s first bookstore on wheels,” Pipkin said. “Black WorldSchoolers was really about positively shaping how first my children were seeing themselves in the world.”

For Pipkin, every stop has a purpose.

“Our mission is to provide access and awareness to our stories as well as excitement and engagement around reading,” she said. “Not only are these just about Black people, these are by Black people.“

Across central Indiana, DeAndra Beard-Ingram is on a similar page.

“I share books into the world that I think are significant and should be shared over and over with, not just our community, but whoever is willing to read,” said Beard-Ingram, CEO of Beyond Barcodes Books.

With her husband’s help, Beard-Ingram relocated her bookstore from Kokomo to Indianapolis in 2021, one of just a few Black woman-owned bookshops in the city.

“It really was a place for people to come and connect, learn about history,” Beard-Ingram said.

The store closed after the tragic death of Beard-Ingram’s husband. Now, her mission continues; she’s launching a virtual book club, Reading Beyond Racism.

“It’s really creating a safe, a virtual safe space for us to heal and walk together through and work toward liberation,” Beard-Ingram said.

Both women say their work is especially important now.

“It’s so important because history, Black history as we know it, is being intentionally erased, reshaped,” Beard-Ingram said.

“They can take it away. They can ban it. They can make laws against it…Make sure you keep your stories,” Pipkin added.

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