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  • Associated Press

    Mexican journalist is slain south of Mexico City, spurring outrage among colleagues

    Mexican journalists held a vigil and protest Saturday a day after one of their colleagues was slain in the southern state of Morelos. Dozens joined in the demonstration over the killing of Roberto Figueroa, who covered local politics and gained a social media following through satirical videos. After disappearing Friday morning, he was found dead inside a car in his hometown of Huitzilac in Morelos, a state south of Mexico City where drug-fueled violence runs rampant.

  • St. Joseph News-Press, Mo.

    St. Joseph natives seek community support for Guatemalan orphanage

    Apr. 27—A couple from St. Joseph traveled to Guatemala to support an orphanage. Now, they're hoping their hometown will lend a helping hand toward their mission. Cole and Sarah McCauley both grew up in St. Joseph and have been helping to run a Christian orphanage in Guatemala for several years. The couple is seeking supporters to help meet the growing financial needs of their mission work of ...

  • St. Joseph News-Press, Mo.

    Habitat for Humanity leader moving on

    Apr. 27—St Joseph's Habitat for Humanity will be wishing its executive director Shay Homeyer good luck as she embarks on a new journey in Nebraska. Homeyer has been with Habitat for 10 years. Though she is leaving the area, her impact will remain in the many projects she has helped happen. "Our latest project has been 1500 East Highland, Mahaffey Valley," Homeyer said. "That is going to be a ...