Gayle Gordon

As a college student, making an extra buck now and then was very important. I started as a part-time reporter since I was 19 yo, and I couldn’t believe it might become a long-time career. I'm happy to be part of the Virginian Tribune's team.

Virginia

Gayle Gordon14 hours ago

Mechanicsville resident turns yardwork break into a massive lottery win

Mechanicsville, Virginia – For Javon Robinson, a day of yardwork ended with an unexpected windfall. While taking a break, he noticed…
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Local News

Gayle Gordon18 hours ago

Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office expands support for unsheltered residents with quarterly Pop-Up Tent event

Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is continuing its commitment to helping those in need through its quarterly Life…
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Local News

Gayle Gordon5 days ago

Small nonprofits and community organizations in Roanoke encouraged to apply for skills-building program before March deadline

Roanoke, Virginia – The City of Roanoke is offering community-based organizations and small nonprofits a valuable opportunity to strengthen their foundation…
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Crime & Safety

Gayle Gordon6 days ago

45-year-old man, who wrapped his newborn baby in a black plastic bag shortly after the 16-year-old mother gave birth and then threw it in a dumpster, was charged

Tennessee – In a disturbing incident in Tennessee, a 45-year-old man, identified as J. Boothe, faces serious charges after disposing of…
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Virginia

Gayle Gordon1 week ago

Norfolk woman confesses to payroll fraud that diverted more than $419,000 into personal account

Norfolk, Virginia – A former payroll manager in Norfolk has admitted to carrying out an elaborate embezzlement scheme, stealing more than…
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Crime & Safety

Gayle Gordon1 week ago

Mother, who was aware her 4-year-old son would die and still did nothing when her boyfriend told her he put the baby to sleep with the face against the bed, avoids lengthy sentence

Nebraska – In a shocking case from Nebraska, a 28-year-old mother, identified as A. Zitel, has been sentenced to probation following…
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Crime & Safety

Gayle Gordon2 weeks ago

Son, who stabbed his mother to death in their home days after expressing concerns about his mental health and saying he harbored self-harm thoughts, was charged

Massachusetts – In a harrowing case in Massachusetts, a 23-year-old man, identified as Thadeus J. has been charged with the…
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Community

Gayle Gordon2 weeks ago

City of Roanoke invites residents to contribute ideas for distracted driving awareness campaign

Roanoke, Virginia – The City of Roanoke is preparing to launch its 2025 traffic safety campaign, and officials are asking…
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Crime & Safety

Gayle Gordon2 weeks ago

Man said he had to put his girlfriend of eight years down as she was attacking him following her son’s birthday party, so he shot her 4 times when she faced away; sentenced

Florida – In a harrowing case in Florida that has captured the attention of the public, a 50-year-old man, identified as…
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Crime & Safety

Gayle Gordon3 weeks ago

Mother had her daughter in the car when a couple she had a terse standoff earlier pulled up next to them and fired 11 shots, killing the woman and injuring the girl; couple charged

Florida – In a harrowing incident of road rage in Florida, a birthday celebration turned tragic when a single mother of…
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Gayle Gordon

Gayle Gordon

Mechanicsville resident turns yardwork break into a massive lottery win

Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office expands support for unsheltered residents with quarterly Pop-Up Tent event

Small nonprofits and community organizations in Roanoke encouraged to apply for skills-building program before March deadline

45-year-old man, who wrapped his newborn baby in a black plastic bag shortly after the 16-year-old mother gave birth and then threw it in a dumpster, was charged

Norfolk woman confesses to payroll fraud that diverted more than $419,000 into personal account

Mother, who was aware her 4-year-old son would die and still did nothing when her boyfriend told her he put the baby to sleep with the face against the bed, avoids lengthy sentence

Son, who stabbed his mother to death in their home days after expressing concerns about his mental health and saying he harbored self-harm thoughts, was charged

City of Roanoke invites residents to contribute ideas for distracted driving awareness campaign

Man said he had to put his girlfriend of eight years down as she was attacking him following her son’s birthday party, so he shot her 4 times when she faced away; sentenced

Mother had her daughter in the car when a couple she had a terse standoff earlier pulled up next to them and fired 11 shots, killing the woman and injuring the girl; couple charged

Man, who strangled his girlfriend to death and then abused her 10-year-old son for weeks as her body rotted in the trunk of her car, was sentenced

17-year-old boy returned home minutes after an argument with his 20-year-old brother holding a gun only to fatally shoot him in the chest; teen tried as an adult

Virginia’s labor market reaches new heights with increasing job opportunities and low unemployment

Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office expands support for unsheltered residents with quarterly Pop-Up Tent event

Hidden Valley High School teacher named Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year for 2026

Man shot his father’s ex-girlfriend he considered a “sister” in the head while she slept before forcing his friend to finish what he started by putting a gun against his head; sentenced

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