The Daily Digest is the The Lamp’s roundup of the news — both locally and nationally. This daily feature will give you a quick summary of the stories and offer links to where you can read the full story.
Local News
Local biggest loser talks: Sonya Jones shed half her weight on the latest season of NBCs weight-loss competition, The Biggest Loser.” Jones attended two local services Sunday at Calvary Temple Christian Center to talk about her journey.
Lincoln’s funeral car, full steam ahead: A train car that held the body of Abraham Lincoln and his son Willie is being re-created. A dozen volunteers are working to complete it, which will be on display in Springfield the first weekend in May. The display will be a part of the re-enactment of Lincoln’s funeral.
Ernie Banks’ sons contest will: Ernie Banks’ twin boys are fighting the recently signed will and testament claiming Banks’ caretaker coerced Banks into leaving her everything.
Wire News
‘American Sniper’ brutal killings: A Texas Ranger testified Monday, February 16, the killing of former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and his best friend Chad Littlefield were intentional, brutal killings. The scene he witnessed left no doubt in his mind that these killings were no accident.
Missing Chinese teen reappeared: A Chinese teen was here in the states visiting college campus when he went missing from his hotel room in Los Angeles area city of Claremont. The 16 year-old was found in West Hollywood on Monday. Authorities said no foul play or other details were available.
Russian roulette kills teen: A Southern California teen shot himself in the head while playing deadly Russian roulette. Early Monday, the 17-year-old was playing the game in an apartment in Torrance just past midnight.