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Former Holland resident Jared Chance faces charges of mutilation of a body and concealing the death of Ashley Young. The Sentinel's Audra Gamble, Sarah Leach, and Brian Vernellis discuss the latest details.

Shirley Burkovich, one of 79 surviving members of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, said the late director Penny Marshall deserves credit for bringing women's baseball into the spotlight. Burkovich had a speaking role in Marshall's 1992 hit "A League of Their Own."

Do Savannah editor Heather Henley sits down with Savannah Morning News food columnist Damon Lee Fowler (On Food) and Teri Bell (Miss Sophie) to talk about Christmas and New Year food traditions.

Quick tips for cool spots to get last minute gifts plus a sassy and classy burlesque show heading our way this weekend!

This episode is brought to you by the Empty Stocking Fund

On the Wednesday episode of The Commute, Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer is joined over the phone by Chatham County District Attorney Meg Heap about the recent release of former Ricky Jivens gang member Christopher Lashaw Murray and what needs to be reformed in the parole board.

Stories Discussed:

Chatham County DA angry after parole of former Jivens gang member

Editorial: Parole Board again puts Georgians at risk

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EGLIN AFB — United Airlines has announced their debut of non-stop service from the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) beginning on June 8, 2019.

The weekend air service to Chicago will be operated on the Bombardier CRJ-200 regional jet on Saturdays and Sundays.

“Chicago is a strong originating market for our local area, and with the service beginning during our busy summer travel season, we are confident in its performance,” said Tracy Stage, Okaloosa County Airports Director.

Tickets are on sale now. Visit united.com to book your flight.

With a potential government shutdown looming, officials say recovery efforts in Bay County won't be impacted.

Emmett Soldati is an entrepreneur, a graduate of the London School of Economics, a graphic artist, and an involved citizen of the place he calls home, Somersworth. His business Teatotaller is known as a center of a community that is friendly to the LGBTQ community. Check out our special project at fosters.com/rainbowcity or seacoastonline.com/rainbowcity.

Matt Gerding and Coty Donohue are 20-something teachers and a married couple. They call Somersworth one of the most welcoming places they've lived. Check out our special project at fosters.com/rainbowcity or seacoastonline.com/rainbowcity.

Gerri Cannon is a transgender activist who has been elected to the Somersworth School Board and the New Hampshire House. In 2018, she helped advocate successfully for a transgender anti-discrimination bill, which became law in the Granite State. Check out our special project at fosters.com/rainbowcity or seacoastonline.com/rainbowcity.