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By all accounts, Private First Class Chante Domenique Pleydle was a bright young woman, loved by friends and family for her awesome smile and big heart. Many lives were dimmed the night of July 30, 2010: the night Pleydle, 23, was killed in a car accident in Jacksonville, North Carolina. After graduating from Temple University (Philadelphia) in 2009, Pleydle enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in January 2010. She successfully completed basic training at the MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina in May 2010 and moved on to Marine Combat Service Support School at Camp Johnson in July 2010. Pleydle/MySpace.com In July 2010, after an evening of pool at a local sports bar, Pleydle caught a ride home with Sergeant Tomas Mendoza, her former instructor. At approximately 10:00 p.m., Medoza's 1999 Toyota Camry ran a red light at Western Blvd and Gum Branch Road. A 2005 Dodge Ram T-boned Mendoza’s Camry in the passenger side door. PFC Pleydle died at the scene. She was 23 days a...

Every interview that I have done since the premiere of Basketball Wives, people ask me what advice I would give to young women who are considering entering into relationships with professional athletes and this is my reply: I will not narrow it down to women who want athletes, but I want to address all women who have decided to take the plunge (LOL), whether the guy works... MORE New Additions to Basketball Wives Tami Roman & Kenny Anderson's daughter, Jazz is rapping Tami Speaks Out on Her Decision to Have Smart Lipo Boricua Ballin' with Nathan Peavy

  Most of you already know about my previous rant on necolebitchie.com. I wanted to wait until some of the madness died down and then address that issue. As embarrased as I am, here is the rant that I want to clear up... Let me start by saying that I want to apologize to my family, friends and all my twitter followers who were the first to witness the drama. Every decision that I make - good, bad or indifferent directly affects you and for this I am truly sorry. Although to everyone else, I do not take back the emotions associated with the rant, but I do greatly apologize for the language. Now, here are my thoughts: When I did the REAL WORLD almost 16 years ago, I was new to the industry, young and very naïve. The difference.... MORE

Louisiana State University Police are asking for your help in locating a man suspected of attacking a female student. The police description is as follows: Male Suspect 20-30 Years-Old Balding or Shaved Head Black & White Long Sleeved Shirt Khaki Pants Glasses The suspect's race was not made available. Police say this man attacked an 18-year-old female student near the campus parade grounds. The victim suffered "minor scrapes and bruises," but is otherwise OK, according to police. Anyone with information that may lead to the apprehension of this suspect should call LSU police at 225-578-3231.

Testimony continued today in the public corruption case involving White Castle's police chief and former mayor, and included recordings of what prosecutors said was the brothers asking for bribes. Jurors heard recorded converstations between Mario and Maurice Brown, and William Miles, a civilian working undercover for the FBI as part of their "Operation: Blighted Officials" sting operation. In the recordings the brothers asked Miles for tickets to events like Saints games... MORE

(WAFB) - The mood at Southern University was somber Tuesday. Students are trying to cope with the recent loss of not one but two of their own. The latest victim, Ferdinand Dorsey Jr., 24, was shot to death Monday night at the Palisades Apartments near campus around 9:30 p.m. In a show of solidarity, students wore black Tuesday. Many called the deaths.... MORE Celebrities who attended HBCUs Famous Nupes Find Serenity, Wisdom, Empowerment at 'A Serendipitous Sojourn' Ohio Mom Jailed for 'School Fraud' Krimson 'n' Kreme Kappa Sweethearts

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