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Birmingham native and retired police chief and military leader A.C. Roper received a special honor Monday evening. Folks ...

Carma Rae Eary, age 65, of Brady, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by her family, Saturday morning, February 22, 2025 ...

The men allegedly used the stolen credit cards to buy items at Love's Truck Shop, Walmart and Cash Pawn America.

The Odessa Police Department (OPD) said he is a suspect in an assault that occurred on Feb. 16 around 7:45 p.m. The alleged assault occurred at 2450 NW Loop 338. If anyone recognizes the suspect, ...

The 39th Annual Shrimpfest was held on Monday, February 24. This Cajun style shrimp feast is the Ellen Noel Art Museum’s ...

The Odessa Police Department is seeking public's help in multiple criminal investigations. According to an OPD news release, at approximately 7:45 p.m. Feb. 16, the complainant reported that an ...

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Permian Basin is excited to announce the opening of its new STEAM Lab of Learning located inside the Odessa Wilkerson Club, a dynamic and multi-functional space designed ...

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed Ukrainians for their “bravery and sacrifice” to mark three years since Vladimir Putin ...

Italiiska Vulitsya, or Italian Street, runs through the center of Odesa, a Ukrainian city on the Black Sea, from the train station to city hall. It is home to the Italian consulate, the Philharmonic ...