Bridgeport News: Quick thinking averts fire

#Bridgeport CT--Steffon Gooden gave no mind to his personal safety to prevent a house fire on Cowles Street in Bridgeport Saturday night.  "My son is a hero he saved our whole family from a flaming pot that almost caught the house on fire said mother Krissy Littrell".  Steffon attempted to put the burning pot out with water.  When that did not work he took the burning pot outside.  "He was more worried about his brother,sister,girlfriend,me his mom an are dog an her puppies" said Krissy.  Steffon did suffer first and second degree burns during the incident.  Good job Steffon!

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Bridgeport News: Missing Professor

In a story you heard here first:  Police Seek Public's Help Locating Missing Man Police are seeking the public's assistance in located Jarvis Smith, 39, an Adjunct Professor at the Housatonic Community College, who was last seen by family members on 12/28/2013. He was reported missing last week. Mr. Smith  has not been at work since 12/13/2013, just prior to the school closing for the holidays. He was last seen dressed in business attire for work. Smith is described as a African American male, medium brown complexion, bald head, clean shaven with wire frame classes, 5-6’ tall, 190 lb. stocky build. Police consider him as possibly endangered but there is no immediate indication of foul play. If anyone comes into…

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