The unlikely origin story of the beloved children’s toy involves a hunting expedition in Onward, Mississippi, and a president ...

The cartoon gave the ‘Teddy’ Bear its name. Image courtesy: Wikimedia Commons During the trip, Roosevelt reportedly encountered an old, injured black bear that his guides had tied to a willow tree.

of Magnolia was driving a 2004 model Chevrolet pick-up north on the highway near the Albemarle Corporation West Plant when it left the roadway in rainy and wet conditions, striking a tree.