Ladysmith Gazette’s pick of the top 5 local and international news stories of today

1. 2 injured in evening crash in Lyell Street

Two light motor vehicles were involved in the collision.

Read full story: 2 injured in evening crash in Lyell Street

2. Playful cats and dogs up for adoption at the Ladysmith kennels

There are many playful kittens, as well as cats and dogs available for adoption.

Read full story: Playful cats and dogs up for adoption at the Ladysmith kennels

3. This week’s edition of the Ladysmith Gazette newspaper hits the streets today

So get your copy NOW!

Read full story: This week’s edition of the Ladysmith Gazette newspaper hits the streets today

4. 25 people, mostly students, killed in Malaysia school fire

25 people, most of them students, were killed Thursday when a blaze tore through a Malaysian religious school in what officials said was one of the country’s worst fire disasters in years.

Read full story: 25 people, mostly students, killed in Malaysia school fire

5. Six deaths at Florida nursing home without power since Irma

Six deaths were reported on Wednesday at a Florida nursing home which has been without power since Hurricane Irma slammed into the southern US state.

Read full story: Six deaths at Florida nursing home without power since Irma

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