Akim Powell
Digital Content Producer
Atlanta, GA
Akim Powell is a National Digital Content Producer. He's a Mississippi Gulf Coast native, but he currently resides in Atlanta. He also graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism with an emphasis in print.
When he’s not writing stories, he spends his free time watching Lifetimes movies and Real Housewives.
On Tuesday, 54-year-old Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from 51-year-Ben Affleck after two years of marriage, People confirmed.
BurgerFi, a popular fast-casual burger chain is running out of money, and unfortunately, options. The company said it may need to file for bankruptcy.
A single mom in California was killed in a crash by a suspected drunk driver while she was on the way to pick up her daughter from school.
Everyone’s idea of “fun” is different, but these states were ranked as the most and least fun states in the U.S., according to a WalletHub survey.
A school district in Missouri adopted a new grading system that prevents students from receiving a zero even if they didn’t do the assignment.
A woman in Illinois recently opened her wedding dress box after 25 years only to find out that it’s a completely different gown inside.
A mother in Arizona is mourning the loss of her 11-year-old son after he died in a crash after their tire blew out on the interstate, according to authorities.
A Mississippi police officer is being praised for his humor after he provided the ultimate response to someone who accidentally texted him about ‘smoking.’
Hundreds of employees across 23 different Subway locations in Oregon were unexpectedly left without jobs when they learned their restaurants were being shut down.
A newlywed's love story came to an end after they were killed in a crash while on the way to their honeymoon, according to authorities.
A mother of three was killed by her ex-boyfriend while she was filming a TikTok with her friend, according to authorities.
A 12-year-old girl in Texas died after her parents didn’t seek medical attention after she suffered life-threatening injuries. Instead, they gave her smoothies and vitamins, according to authorities.
A man in Detroit was shot and killed following a heated argument with his neighbor, according to authorities.
Former Disney star Skai Jackson was arrested after allegedly getting into an altercation with her boyfriend in public.
A man in West Virgina died days after being stung by a yellow jacket, according to his family.
A mother in Utah is accused of kidnapping her child during divorce proceedings and bringing her to a well-known ‘religious cult leader,’ according to authorities.
Rachael Lillis, who voiced the beloved characters Misty and Jessie in the classic “Pokémon” TV show, died over the weekend. She was 46.
Family of renowned musician Isaac Hayes files lawsuit against Trump for using song on campaign trail
The family of Grammy-award-winning musician Issac Hayes is taking legal action against former president Donald Trump.
A power company employee in Mississippi died after touching a live wire while working.
An attorney in Mississippi is accused of smuggling cell phones and drugs into prison.
An Ohio man was sentenced after admitting that he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home after a breakup and stabbed her 30 times.
A mother and father in Indiana are accused of ignoring their 12-year-old daughter’s diabetes until she died, according to authorities.
A 2-year-old girl in Texas was mauled to death by three Rottweilers while at her babysitter’s house, according to authorities.
An 18-year-old woman from Colorado sent eerie text messages to her best friend before she was allegedly killed by a man she met on Snapchat.
A 4-year-old in Florida was found dead in a body of water after wandering off from home.
A woman in Nashville allegedly stole over $1,000 worth of candles from Bath and Body Works, according to authorities.
A woman in Florida was arrested after she allegedly killed her roommate’s pet spider, according to authorities.
Man arrested at Morgan Wallen concert for allegedly making threats to shoot Kansas City Chiefs stars
A man who attended Morgan Wallen’s Friday night concert in Missouri has been arrested after allegedly making a “terrorist threat” against two Kansas City Chiefs players.
A man died after attempting an illegal BASE jump with a parachute in the Grand Canyon.
A mother and her two young children in Maine were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide, according to authorities.
An Ohio man who killed his three sons execution-style ‘will die in prison,’ according to the prosecutor.
Missouri authorities say a woman admitted to kidnapping and killing a woman from Arkansas so she could steal the mother-to-be’s baby and claim the child as her own.
Louisiana became the first state that can order child rapists to have their testicles removed if the victim is under the age of 13.
A woman in California is suing JetBlue claiming that her cancer, which had been in remission, returned after flight attendants wouldn’t let her emotional support dog sit with her in first class.
A 3-year-old boy in Missouri died after he fell from the eighth-floor apartment window, according to authorities.
According to the FDA, jalapenos, green peppers and green bean products sold by Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co. Inc. may be potentially contaminated with listeria.
HOA members in Colorado tried to shut down a children’s lemonade stand by calling the sheriff’s office.
A woman and two young children are dead in Arizona after a pontoon boat carrying 11 people capsized.
A mother of three in Mississippi died after she was hit by a car in front of a restaurant.
Two firefighters in Albany were critically injured in a car accident while attending a funeral service.
A school district in Minnesota is prioritizing mental health for students and staff by transitioning to four-day school weeks.
A high school cheer coach in Texas was killed after being struck by a stray bullet while attending a conference, according to authorities.
Disney has introduced discounted tickets and hotel prices at selected parks after many customers complained about the high cost of taking their families to the ‘happiest place on Earth.’
Autumn (Oxley) Crittendon, a former cast member of MTV’s "16 and Pregnant" died Saturday. She was 27.
A mother and her 18-year-old son were killed in a car crash while traveling home from his college orientation in New York.
An Ohio-based social media influencer and his brother have been stranded in Dubai for over a month after a trip to the popular tourist destination took a turn for the worse.
At eight months pregnant, Casi Hughes was crossing the street with friends and family when she was hit by a white or silver passenger car that continued driving east and never stopped.
The Atlanta-based fast food restaurant was crowned No. 1 on the publication’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards for nine consecutive years.
JD Vance, now former President Donald Trump’s running mate, once said in a message that Trump could end up being “America’s Hitler,’ according to his former college roommate.
Guidance counselor accused of giving middle school student ‘lap dances,’ other sexual acts in office
A guidance counselor in Connecticut is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a middle school student, according to authorities.
