Man shot and killed during robbery at Cleveland County smoke shop
James Scott Davis, 45, of Dallas area, was killed at Smoker's Etc on East Dixon Boulevard near U.S. 74 during a suspected armed robbery. Deputies search for a suspect and review surrounding video as an investigation continues with a $2,500 reward offered for leads. Davis, an employee, left behind a wife and several children. his father suggested he might have been working during the incident.
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Sesame Street Introduces Alex The Prisoner Father Theme
A new Sesame Street character named Alex with an incarcerated father highlights children’s confusion. Muppet Alex shares his situation with friends as Sesame Workshop offers tools for parents to address incarceration. Sherman Thompson, Gastonia, leads prison ministry and a 12 week course helping fathers reconnect with their children.
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Sesame Street to address jailed parents in coping plan
A Pew report states one in 28 U.S. children has a parent in jail or prison. Thompson argues Sesame Street should discuss the impact on children and questions part of the plan to help kids cope with jailed parents. An online video shows Alex in a hooded sweatshirt, linked to See FATHERS on Page 3A.
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