EppsNet Archive: Headlines

A Child Rapist, A Human Trafficker and a Church Leader Walk Into a Bar

by Hostile Witness on 22 Oct 2020

California judge tosses extortion charges against megachurch leader; child rape and human trafficking counts left in place — OC Register Who would you trust: a child rapist, a human trafficker or a church leader? The good news is you don’t have to choose because they’re all the same person. Read more →

Signs of Trouble

by Paul Epps on 28 Jun 2017

When a headline starts with one of the following, rest assured there’s going to be trouble: “Bungee jumper . . .” “Florida woman . . .” “YouTube gun stunt . . .” Related link: How Much Paper Does It Take to Stop a .50-Cal Bullet? Read more →

One Day Closer to Doom

by Paul Epps on 27 Apr 2016

Sad to say but every day is one day closer to doom for all of us . . . Read more →

I’ve Never Even Been to Chicago

by Lightning Epps on 16 Mar 2016

This is not true, I’ve never even been to Chicago. — Lightning Read more →

Proud to Be a Coal Miner’s Daughter

by Paul Epps on 7 Nov 2014

If she is nominated and confirmed by the Senate, she would be the first coal miner’s daughter to hold the job . . . Read more →

Women Need to Get Into New Professions Where They Can Be Shot

by Hostile Witness on 30 Oct 2014

A man in Texas shot two people breaking into his home, which probably wouldn’t be terribly newsworthy except that the two people were both women. Armed robbery is like technology and engineering in that it’s a profession in which women are seriously underrepresented so I endorse this as a step forward for diversity and inclusiveness. Read more →

The Who: The Kids Are Alright … Except the Ones With Ebola

by Paul Epps on 1 Aug 2014

Overreaction

by Paul Epps on 23 Jul 2014

Her parents must be pretty strict. They reported her missing just because she wasn’t home by 9? Read more →

Another Reason I Like to Phone in My Order

by Paul Epps on 20 May 2011

POLICE: Louisville woman pulls sword at Pizza Hut — FOX41.com Read more →

Twitter: 2010-09-08

by Paul Epps on 8 Sep 2010

Man sought for sex act in store | The Augusta Chronicle http://goo.gl/PJPD SEND YOUR RESUMES! # Read more →

The Star of the Phillipines

by Paul Epps on 9 Jun 2010

Via Steven Landsburg | The Big Questions: One year ago today, somewhere in the Phillipines, a reporter checked his web logs and wondered where all the new readers were coming from. Today we celebrate the first anniversary of one of the most unfortunately worded headlines in the history of journalism. Read more →