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Derek Payne

Derek Payne is a lifelong contributing writer and storyteller who began writing stories for The Weekly Press as a youth. Today, he continues that passion, sharing stories that inform, inspire, and celebrate the community.

69 Posts

Columbus, Ohio
Teen’s death on Bardwell Street investigated as homicide after gunshot wound discovered post image
CRIME

Teen’s death on Bardwell Street investigated as homicide after gunshot wound discovered

by Derek Payne
Where Have All the Church Choirs Gone? post image
FAITH

Where Have All the Church Choirs Gone?

by Derek Payne
Jamie Foxx Looks Ahead to Fatherhood Again After a Life-Threatening Stroke post image
ENTERTAINMENT

Jamie Foxx Looks Ahead to Fatherhood Again After a Life-Threatening Stroke

by Derek Payne
Counterfeit Vinyl Empire Crumbles After $3.6 Million in Illegal Sales post image
NATIONAL

Counterfeit Vinyl Empire Crumbles After $3.6 Million in Illegal Sales

by Derek Payne
Business Tip of the Week: Why Every Business Needs a Professional Website post image
BUSINESS OPINION

Business Tip of the Week: Why Every Business Needs a Professional Website

by Derek Payne
“A Message of Hope” Brings Women From Across Ohio Together in Euclid post image
FAITH

“A Message of Hope” Brings Women From Across Ohio Together in Euclid

by Derek Payne
Ground Games Power SWAC’s Biggest Wins as Conference Play Nears post image
SPORTS

Ground Games Power SWAC’s Biggest Wins as Conference Play Nears

by Derek Payne
Rideshare Accountability Tested as Uber Ordered to Pay $40 Million After Passenger’s Freeway Death post image
NATIONAL

Rideshare Accountability Tested as Uber Ordered to Pay $40 Million After Passenger’s Freeway Death

by Derek Payne
LSU Roster Battle Shifts From Player Eligibility to Who Controls College Sports post image
SPORTS

LSU Roster Battle Shifts From Player Eligibility to Who Controls College Sports

by Derek Payne
Gladys Knight Plans Final 2026 Performances as Family Dispute Raises Questions About Health and Autonomy post image
ENTERTAINMENT

Gladys Knight Plans Final 2026 Performances as Family Dispute Raises Questions About Health and Autonomy

by Derek Payne
Baton Rouge Steps Up for St. Jude With $900,000 Goal in Sight post image
BAKER,LA. LOCAL

Baton Rouge Steps Up for St. Jude With $900,000 Goal in Sight

by Derek Payne
After Week 1, NFL Fans Turn Their Attention From the Field to the Broadcast Booth post image
SPORTS

After Week 1, NFL Fans Turn Their Attention From the Field to the Broadcast Booth

by Derek Payne