FIRST ON FOX - mother to five children graduating from law school
A single mother to five children is inspiring thousands of people with the graduation photos she posted online. Ieshia Champs has overcome one obstacle after another, but she tells FOX 26 News anchor Jonathan Martin that her children and her faith are the greatest reasons for why she will be graduating with honors from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University.
A single mother to five children is inspiring thousands of people with the graduation photos she posted online. Ieshia Champs has overcome one obstacle after another, but she tells FOX 26 News anchor Jonathan Martin that her children and her faith are the greatest reasons for why she will be graduating with honors from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University.
East Texas nurse fired, arrested after patient dies at hospital
A former nurse who was fired last month from an East Texas hospital has been charged with murder in the death of a patient last year and will likely face additional charges for hurting other patients in six other cases, police announced Wednesday.
A former nurse who was fired last month from an East Texas hospital has been charged with murder in the death of a patient last year and will likely face additional charges for hurting other patients in six other cases, police announced Wednesday.
Chipper Jones tours Hall of Fame ahead of July induction
He's considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time and ow his hard work has landed him a seat in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Come July, Chipper Jones will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
He's considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time and ow his hard work has landed him a seat in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Come July, Chipper Jones will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Click here to see if your Facebook data was shared with Cambridge Analytica
As CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress about privacy and data breaches, Facebook launched a tool Tuesday that allows users to determine whether their personal information was shared with Cambridge Analytica.
As CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress about privacy and data breaches, Facebook launched a tool Tuesday that allows users to determine whether their personal information was shared with Cambridge Analytica.
Local teen with autism shares experience flying alone for first time
Ben Hartranft—also known as the mayor of North Penn High School—happens to have autism, and he wants to shed light on what it means to be on the spectrum.
Ben Hartranft—also known as the mayor of North Penn High School—happens to have autism, and he wants to shed light on what it means to be on the spectrum.
Actor T.J. Miller charged with making false bomb report on train
Actor T.J. Miller has been charged with calling 911 to falsely claim that a woman on the same train as him had a bomb in her luggage.
Actor T.J. Miller has been charged with calling 911 to falsely claim that a woman on the same train as him had a bomb in her luggage.
Dishwashing duties can affect the quality of a relationship
The happiness of a couple could depend on something as simple as doing the dishes together.
The happiness of a couple could depend on something as simple as doing the dishes together.
Puppy recovering after being found in duffle bag with her intestines out
Three little puppies are found abandoned inside a duffle bag - hungry, alone and very sick.
Three little puppies are found abandoned inside a duffle bag - hungry, alone and very sick.
Man's heartfelt thank you to neighbor goes viral
A man's ode to neighbor is pulling on heartstrings after he thanked him for his contributions which helped shape him into a good son, man, and father.
A man's ode to neighbor is pulling on heartstrings after he thanked him for his contributions which helped shape him into a good son, man, and father.
Ben & Jerry's is giving away free ice cream on Tuesday
Ben & Jerry's is offering free ice cream to satisfy any sweet tooth across the country for Free Cone Day.
Ben & Jerry's is offering free ice cream to satisfy any sweet tooth across the country for Free Cone Day.
Girls jump from balcony to escape dance studio fire
Authorities in New Jersey say several girls jumped from a balcony to escape a fire at a dance studio.
Authorities in New Jersey say several girls jumped from a balcony to escape a fire at a dance studio.
Registration open for Winship 'Win the Fight' 5K
More than a million and a half new case of cancer will be diagnosed this year and more than a half million people will die from it in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. That is one in 100 people who will die.
More than a million and a half new case of cancer will be diagnosed this year and more than a half million people will die from it in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. That is one in 100 people who will die.
Cobb County WW2 vet who fought at Iwo Jima dies at 94
Eugene Peterson, a veteran living in Cobb County who fought on the front lines of history during World War II, has died. He was 94.
Eugene Peterson, a veteran living in Cobb County who fought on the front lines of history during World War II, has died. He was 94.
Matt Ryan speaks about birth of twin boys
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan spoke with FOX 5 Monday morning about the exciting arrival of his twin boys.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan spoke with FOX 5 Monday morning about the exciting arrival of his twin boys.
Topless protester ID'd as 'Cosby Show' actress
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP/WTXF) -- A topless protester who appeared on several episodes of "The Cosby Show" as a child jumped a barricade and got within a few feet of Bill Cosby on Monday as the comedian entered a suburban Philadelphia courthouse for the start of his sexual assault retrial.
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP/WTXF) -- A topless protester who appeared on several episodes of "The Cosby Show" as a child jumped a barricade and got within a few feet of Bill Cosby on Monday as the comedian entered a suburban Philadelphia courthouse for the start of his sexual assault retrial.
Study: Opioid use dropped in medical cannabis states
States with medical cannabis programs saw a dramatic reduction in opioid abuse, according to a study done by University of Georgia researchers. The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
States with medical cannabis programs saw a dramatic reduction in opioid abuse, according to a study done by University of Georgia researchers. The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Matt Ryan, Sarah Ryan announces birth of twin boys
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and his wife Sarah have announced the birth of their two twin boys.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and his wife Sarah have announced the birth of their two twin boys.
Cam Newton involved in crash with Atlanta dump truck
Carolina Panthers Quarterback Cam Newton was involved in a collision with a dump truck in his hometown of Atlanta this week.
Carolina Panthers Quarterback Cam Newton was involved in a collision with a dump truck in his hometown of Atlanta this week.
Falcons players give wives of fallen soldiers a special night out
The Falcons treated a group of wives of fallen soldiers to a special night out on the town.
The Falcons treated a group of wives of fallen soldiers to a special night out on the town.
Blooming Prince bush in California draws crowds, worship of the late artist
A devoted Prince fan in California is not only convinced that the artist has “rejoined the universe,” but believes she witnessed an Easter wonder that has brought people from across the country to pay homage to the late, great purple wonder.
A devoted Prince fan in California is not only convinced that the artist has “rejoined the universe,” but believes she witnessed an Easter wonder that has brought people from across the country to pay homage to the late, great purple wonder.