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‘Legally Blonde’ prequel series ‘Elle’ debuts teaser trailer

Tom Everett Scott, Lexi Minetree and June Diane Raphael in 'Elle.' (Jessica Brooks/Prime Video)

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Prime Video has released the teaser trailer for its upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle. The show follows the character Elle Woods, who was originated by Reese Witherspoon in the 2001 film, as she takes on high school.

Lexi Minetree stars as young Elle Woods in the upcoming series. The prequel follows Elle as "we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love," according to Prime Video.

"We meet her in 1995 as a fish in the tumultuous waters of high school where she encounters tricky friendships, forbidden romance, and questionable fashion choices," according to the show's official description. "Through it all, Elle uses her family as a touchstone, and forms an even tighter bond to her mother, proving that they can get through anything life throws their way as long as they have each other."

The trailer is filled with glimpses of Elle's life growing up in Bel-Air in the year 1995. She enjoys her glamorous existence before her parents tell her they are moving to Seattle, Washington.

"Bruiser, wish me luck," Elle says to her beloved dog before heading out to her first day at a brand-new high school.

Laura Kittrell created the series, which she co-showruns and executive produces with Caroline Dries. Witherspoon executive produces, while Pitch Perfect director Jason Moore helmed the first two episodes and also executive produces. Additionally, Prime Video has already ordered a season 2 ahead of season 1's debut.

The series also stars June Diane Raphael as Elle’s mother, Eva, and Tom Everett Scott as her father, Wyatt. Gabrielle Policano, Jacob Moskovitz, Chandler Kinney and Zac Looker make up the rest of the main cast.

Elle will debut to Prime Video on July 1.

County road closure

SMITH COUNTY – Smith County Road 1139, also known as Indian Creek Road, will be closed Thursday, May 7, for a bridge replacement. CR 1139, west of Tyler and near Lindsey Park, from Spur 364 to CR 1140, is the roadway affected. The project is expected to take about three months.

City offices closed part of Friday

TYLER – The City of Tyler will show appreciation for outstanding public servants during Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) from May 4 through May 8. All City of Tyler non-emergency offices and facilities will be closed Friday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an interdepartmental event. Essential and emergency functions will continue.

Celebrated since 1985, PSRW is a nationwide public recognition campaign honoring the men and women who serve as federal, state, county, and local government employees.

In brief: ‘Dutton Ranch’ official trailer and more

The official trailer for Dutton Ranch has arrived. Paramount+ has released a new trailer for the upcoming Yellowstone spinoff series starring Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser. The new series premieres its first two episodes on May 15. Also part of the main cast are Ed Harris and Annette Bening ...

The series finale of The Boys is set to play in movie theaters. ABC Audio has confirmed that fans will be able to watch the series' final episode in 4DX theaters across the U.S. and Canada. The one-night-only experience will take place on May 19 at 9:30 p.m. local time. This final showdown between Butcher and Homelander will be amplified in 4DX, with fans able to feel "every deafening blast and shocking twist as blood, guts and gore are amplified by this total sensory experience," according to a press release ...

Get ready for more King of the Hill. Hulu has announced that season 15 of the adult animated series will premiere on July 20. All 10 episodes of the new season will drop at once. Season 15 follows Hank and Peggy as they "settle into retirement life on Rainey Street while attempting to keep their neighbors from going off the rails," according to its official synopsis. Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Stephen Root, Lauren Tom and Toby Huss star as the show's voice cast ...

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Prime Video asks ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ fans not to spoil upcoming film

Lola Tung and Christopher Briney pose at 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' season 3 premiere in Paris, France, as they announce the upcoming film that will continue the series. (Anthony Ghnassia)

Prime Video is asking fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty to preserve the magic of Cousins Beach.

The streaming service posted a public announcement to its social media accounts on Tuesday asking fans to not spoil anything about the upcoming The Summer I Turned Pretty film. The movie will conclude the story of the beloved romance series, which ended its three-season run in September 2025.

"We love the excitement, but sharing locations and visiting set disrupts filming and creates real safety concerns for our cast and crew," the post is captioned. "We’re working hard to create a protected bubble to make the best movie possible. Please help us protect the magic of Cousins until it’s ready to be shared."

The post features an aerial video of sand on the beach with audio of waves crashing onto shore. Written in the sand are the words, "Privacy please."

Jenny Han is set to direct The Summer I Turned Pretty's film based on a script she wrote with the series' co-showrunner Sarah Kucserka.

Lola Tung stars as Belly Conklin, a young woman who was caught in a love triangle between brothers Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher, played by Christopher Briney? and Gavin Casalegno. In the final episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty, Belly chose to be with Briney's Conrad once and for all.

At the time the film was announced in September 2025, Han teased what fans can expect from it.

"There is another big milestone left in Belly's journey, and I thought only a movie could give it its proper due," Han said. "I'm so grateful to Prime Video for continuing to support my vision for this story and for making it possible to share this final chapter with the fans."

Former FedEx driver sentenced to death for killing 7-year-old girl

DALLAS (AP) — A former FedEx driver was sentenced to death on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to killing a 7-year-old girl he took from her Texas home while delivering a Christmas gift.

Jurors in a Fort Worth courtroom decided on Tanner Horner’s punishment after hearing about a month of testimony and evidence that included audio of Athena Strand’s last moments from inside his delivery van. Horner, 34, pleaded guilty to capital murder last month in the 2022 killing just as his trial began. Athena’s body was found two days after she was reported missing from her home in the rural town of Paradise, near Fort Worth.

Horner didn’t visibly react when the judge read the sentence, according to a livestream of the court proceedings.

Jurors found there was a probability Horner would commit criminal violence and be a continuing threat to society. They said there was nothing in the commission of the crime or in Horner’s background to warrant life without parole instead of death.

Prosecutor James Stainton told jurors in opening statements that Horner had told, “lie upon lie upon lie upon lie” in the case, including telling authorities that he accidentally struck Athena with his van while making the delivery and then killed her in a fit of panic.

Several jurors cried as they were shown video and heard audio from inside the van after Athena was taken. He could be seen lifting her into the van, and then driving away, telling her not to scream or he’d hurt her.

Horner then covered the camera, but the audio continued recording. Horner asks Athena questions, including how old she is and where she goes to school, before stopping the van and telling her they are going to “hang out.” Horner tells her to take off her shirt and she begins crying, and asks whether he’s a kidnapper.

She asks him: “Why are you doing this?” He replies, “Because you are pretty.”

“My mom says I can’t do that to somebody,” she tells him. “And you can’t do that to me either.”

As the recording, which lasts over an hour, continues, Athena’s screams can be heard. At one point he tells her: “If you don’t shut up, I will hurt you worse.”

A medical examiner testified that Athena died of blunt force injuries with smothering and strangulation.

While acknowledging during opening statements that the evidence against Horner was “overwhelming” and “terrible,” Horner’s attorney, Steven Goble, told jurors that Horner’s mother drank while she was pregnant, that he has autism and suffered from “various mental illnesses throughout his life” in addition to being exposed to a “massive amount of lead.”

Goble had asked jurors to sentence Horner to life in prison.

Athena’s family has said that the package Horner had dropped off was a Christmas present for her — a box of “You Can Be Anything” Barbies.

The trial was moved from rural Wise County to Fort Worth after Horner’s attorneys argued that he would not have received a fair trial.

Voters approve $8.1M ISD bond

GLADEWATER — Gladewater ISD is moving forward with a series of major upgrades after voters approved the district’s $8.1 million bond during Saturday’s municipal election. The district was one of nine across the region where voters said “yes” to new school funding. A significant portion of the bond will go toward campus safety, including installing keyless entry systems at every school. The district will also purchase new school buses equipped with seat belts, thereby improving student transportation safety.

Another major focus of the bond is strengthening the district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, an investment aimed at preparing the future workforce of East Texas. Superintendent Rae Ann Patty said the upgrades will ensure students are learning on equipment that reflects real?world industry standards.

Work will begin this summer, starting with HVAC system upgrades and the purchase of new buses. Most construction and classroom improvements are expected to be completed during the 2027–2028 school year.

The bond marks a significant step forward for Gladewater ISD as it works to enhance safety, modernize learning spaces, and expand opportunities for students across the district.

Police vehicle fatally strikes pedestrian

KILGORE — A pedestrian was killed last month in Kilgore after falling from the bed of a pickup truck and being struck by a police vehicle responding to a crash, according to a report from the Texas Department of Transportation. According to our news partner KETK, the incident began when a driver of a pickup truck, believed to be intoxicated, was traveling north on State Highway 135 with a passenger in the bed of the truck in the early hours of April 18. The passenger, who was also reportedly intoxicated, had been asleep during the ride.

According to the report, the passenger woke up at some point, and around the same time, the driver missed an exit and attempted to make a U-turn. During that maneuver, the passenger fell from the bed of the truck onto the roadway. The Kilgore Police Department said they received an automatic 911 call from a smartphone, along with GPS coordinates for its location. Dispatchers sent units to the potential crash after they “could hear an unresponsive individual with labored breathing throughout the call.”

The crash report states that a person driving a Kilgore Police Department vehicle was traveling northbound on State Highway 135 en route to a crash and encountered the pedestrian—who was wearing dark clothing and no reflective materials—lying in the outside lane. Continue reading Police vehicle fatally strikes pedestrian

Major drug trafficking ring dismantled

UPSHUR COUNTY – Following a nearly three-year investigation of drug trafficking in Upshur County, seven people have been placed under arrest in connection with a drug ring that had been distributing large amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

According to our news partner KETK and the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy assigned to the DEA Task Force opened an investigation in December 2023 on Cole Seabolt, who is known as an illegal drug supplier in the county.

During the course of the investigation, authorities became aware of a drug trafficking organization that had operated in Upshur and surrounding counties, distributing large amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
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Teacher honored at Disney World

JACKSONVILLE – Recognized for her interactive lessons and creative classroom transformation, a Jacksonville teacher got to step into the magical world of Disney as a part of a nationwide educator celebration for National Teacher Appreciation Week. Sandra Rojas, who teaches at Jacksonville Middle School, was chosen alongside 14 other educators as part of the Disney Imagination Campus and the television show “Abbott Elementary’s” Teachers Celebrations.

“[Rojas] gives students choice in how they show understanding through writing, art, and collaboration, and meets with students one-on-one to set goals, review progress, and support growth in reading and communication skills,” Walt Disney World Resort said.
The teachers served as honorary grand marshals in a parade through Magic Kingdom Park in Florida ahead of beloved Disney character and colorful floats.
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Dominic Sessa stars in Anthony Bourdain biopic ‘Tony’ trailer

Dominic Sessa and Leo Woodall in 'Tony.' (A24)

A24 has released the first trailer for Tony, the upcoming biographical drama about famed chef, Kitchen Confidential author and legendary Parts Unknown culinary travel host Anthony Bourdain.

Dominic Sessa stars in the film as a 19-year-old Bourdain, who "travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life," according to A24.

The teaser was released Tuesday. In it, a young Bourdain — "Tony" — is seen navigating a tumultuous career, losing out on a writing fellowship only to find himself working in the kitchen of a small seafood restaurant alongside fellow employees Dimitri (Stavros Halkias), Sal (Leo Woodall) and Tyrone (Michael Jibrin).

Their boss, restaurant owner Ciro (Antonio Banderas), pushes Tony to better himself. The trailer shows the pair working together to create simple, elegant plates of lobster, oysters and more, culminating with Ciro handing Tony a white chef's coat.

"What's this?" Tony asks.

"That's for you," Ciro responds.

Tony is directed by Matt Johnson, with a script by Johnson, Matthew Miller, Todd Bartels and Lou Howe.

Additional cast members include Emilia Jones, Dagmara Dominczyk, Rich Sommer, Caroline Portu and Monica Raymund.

The real-life Bourdain, a former executive chef at Manhattan's Brasserie Les Halles, bestselling author, and Food Network and CNN travel host, died in June 2018 at age 61, leaving behind a daughter, Ariane Bourdain.

Tony hits theaters in August 2026.

Crockett man arrested after stolen gun, illegal drugs found in vehicle

CROCKETT (KETK) – A man was arrested in Crockett on Saturday evening after a stolen firearm and illegal drugs were found inside his vehicle during a traffic stop.
According to our news partner KETK and the Crockett Police Department, at around 10 p.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop of 25-year-old Jeremy Frizzell after police said he was seen recklessly driving his Dodge Charger on East Loop 304, across from Los Ranchos Mexican Restaurant.

During the traffic stop, Frizzell was taken into custody and charged with reckless driving. Following the arrest, a probable cause search of Frizzell’s car was conducted and officers said they discovered multiple firearms, one of which was confirmed to be stolen from a recent burglary in Houston County.
Officers also discovered what is suspected to be meth and marijuana inside the vehicle, along with drug paraphernalia.

Frizzell now faces the following charges after the search of his vehicle, including: Unlawful carrying of a weapon with a felony conviction, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and theft of a firearm.

Frizzell is currently being held in the Houston County Jail and the investigation remains ongoing.

Man accused of attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home pleads not guilty to attempted murder

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of attempted murder and attempted arson.

Daniel Alejandro Moreno-Gama, wearing an orange jail uniform, did not speak as his attorney entered the pleas during his arraignment in state court. The 20-year-old also faces federal charges.

Moreno-Gama, of Spring, Texas, hurled the flammable bomb at Altman’s home last month, setting an exterior gate alight before fleeing on foot, authorities allege. Less than an hour later, he went to OpenAI’s headquarters about 3 miles (5 kilometers) away and threatened to burn down the building, they say.

After an initial court appearance last month, his lawyer, Diamond Ward, said Moreno-Gama was experiencing a mental health crisis and had been excessively charged. Ward, a San Francisco deputy public defender, said it was a “property crime, at best” and that prosecutors were trying to curry favor with Altman.

On Tuesday, Ward requested a mental health evaluation for Moreno-Gama. The judge granted the request and scheduled another hearing for later this month.

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said last month that Moreno-Gama carried out a “targeted attack on Mr. Altman” and that prosecutors had evidence to substantiate the charges.

Moreno-Gama’s parents said in a statement shortly after the attack that he has never harmed anyone and recently began having mental health issues.

Authorities said Moreno-Gama, who works part-time at a pizzeria and is attending community college, expressed hatred of artificial intelligence in his writings, describing it as a danger to humanity and warning of “impending extinction,” according to court filings.

Officials haven’t said whether Altman was home at the time of the attack.

The state charges carry penalties ranging from 19 years to life in prison.

Whitney Leavitt to depart ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ after season 5

Whitney Leavitt attends FX's 'The Beauty' New York premiere at Museum of Modern Art on Jan. 14, 2026, in New York City. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Whitney Leavitt is saying goodbye to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

The reality star and actress took to Instagram on Tuesday to confirm rumors that she is departing the popular Hulu series. Leavitt will finish shooting the currently in production season 5, but that will be her last season as a cast member on the show.

"I am leaving The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Take a minute, take it in," Leavitt says at the beginning of the video she shared to confirm the news.

It was reported that Leavitt initially announced she was departing The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives during her final performance as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway on Sunday.

"I've seen a lot of conversation on my announcement, so I just wanted to come on here and share my thoughts," she said in the video. "Just to be very clear, I am finishing season 5. So yes, I will be in that season. But also yes, it will be my last."

Leavitt then remarked on her journey with the show, saying she had been trying to get into the acting world long before joining The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

"The reality show, it fell into my life organically and I said yes to it. It's definitely not the path that I had envisioned in my mind to get to where I am today, but I wouldn't change a thing," Leavitt said.

This casting news arrives after filming resumed on season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives weeks after its star Taylor Frankie Paul's season as lead of The Bachelorette was pulled by ABC amid an open "domestic assault investigation" involving Paul and ex-partner Dakota Mortensen.

Hulu has announced a spinoff titled The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County, which will star MomTok member Jen Affleck, who is presumably also leaving the original show.

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