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American bluesman (1910-1976). Real name: Chester Arthur Burnett. Born in rural Mississippi, he had a rough childhood. His parents separated when he was...

Strong storms have impacted many communities along the Gulf Coast, but one particular region was comparatively hit harder than others.

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WKRG) -- Strong storms have impacted many communities along the Gulf Coast, but one particular region was comparatively hit harder than others. Residents in Moss Point are trying to figure out what to do next after an apparent tornado ripped through their city. Majority of the damage was apparent on Main Street [...]

A brief encounter with Jesse Owens fueled Douglas track and field career.

PITTSBURGH — Herb Douglas, who turned a chance encounter with Jesse Owens as a teenager into fuel to win a bronze medal in the long jump at the 1948 Olympics, has died. He was 101. The University of Pittsburgh, where Douglas starred on the football and track teams before later serving in various roles for […]

Herb Douglas, the oldest living U.S. Olympic medalist, died Saturday at the age of 101.

Herb Douglas won a bronze medal in the long jump at the 1948 London Games.

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Herb Douglas won a bronze medal in the long jump at the 1948 London Games.

Herb Douglas won a bronze medal in the long jump at the 1948 London Games.