High School Volleyball Highlights & Final Scores for Wednesday, Oct. 16

Savannah Christian, Calvary Day among area schools advancing in GHSA state playoffs
Many schools are still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene. Teachers worry about long-term impact

Tens of thousands of students in the Southeast are dealing with school disruptions after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc so severe — on homes, campuses and municipal power and water systems — that some districts have no idea
Prosecutors: Father of Georgia shooting suspect knew son was obsessed with school shooters

Chilling details were revealed at a preliminary hearing for Colin Gray about what was found in the Gray home on Sept. 4 — the day of the Apalachee High School shooting.
California man brings Halloween to life with nightly light show at home

A Northern California man has transformed his home into a Halloween spectacle with thousands of lights synchronized to music.
Small Business Administration disaster loan program runs out of funds

The Small Business Administration’s disaster loan program has exhausted its funds, delaying aid for those affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Arrest made in connection to mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama

In just 72 hours, police say an Alabama man carried out three deadly shootings that claimed the lives of six people and left dozens more injured.
3 dead and 4 injured in Mississippi bridge collapse, sheriff says

At least three people died and four were injured after a Mississippi bridge, in the process of being demolished, collapsed Wednesday afternoon while work was being conducted at the site, authorities said.
Leilani Simon's ex-boyfriend testifies: FBI bugged hotel room to uncover truth in toddler's death

Daniel Youngkin is the father of one of Leilani Simon’s surviving children.
Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dead at 31

The former member of the boy band died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, according to police there.
October chill settles across Southeast Georgia, Lowcountry

Near record low temperatures in the forecast