Archives: 2021

With coronavirus rising, ‘The Suicide Squad’ opens softly

Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Moviegoing, once expected to be closer to semi-normal levels by now, continues to be battered by the pandemic, the delta variant of the coronavirus and in-home streaming. The latest casualty: James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad,” a critically acclaimed, carnage-ridden would-be smash that disappointed with $26.5 million in estimated ticket sales. The Warner Bros. film, which was…

‘Modern Family’ medicine: Bowen, sister help injured woman

Associated Press,

MOAB, Utah (AP) — A woman who fainted and hit her head on a rock after stopping to rest in Utah’s Arches National Park woke up to hear a familiar voice and wondered if she might be watching television. Minnie John of Oradell, New Jersey, then questioned whether she might know the woman who was with the doctor helping her,…

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Warmer Week Ahead for West Tennessee

Storm Team Weather,

Weather Update – Sunday, August 8th, 3:30 PM TODAY:  Some sunshine and warmer temperatures made their way into the region this afternoon. We reached into the upper 80’s for highs and heat index values weren’t far ahead. Clouds made their way over the region and will continue to do so into the evening. A chance for a few showers remains…

Bobby Bowden, led Florida State football dynasty, dies at 91

Associated Press,

(AP) — Hall of Fame college football coach Bobby Bowden has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Exuding charm and wit, Bowden led Florida State to two national championships and a record of 315-98-4 during his 34 seasons with the Seminoles. In all, Bowden had 377 wins during his 40 years in major college coaching. His teams, no stranger…

WEB EXTRA: Dog reunion

Associated Press,

(CBS Newspath) — PUP REUNION: Kristen Day got the call she was waiting for after she was separated from her pup in a California wildfire.
Obituaries

Earl M. Shaw, Jr.

WBBJ Staff,

Services for Mr. Earl M. Shaw, Jr. age 61 will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 12 Noon at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery. The public visitation for Mr. Shaw will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, from 12 Noon – 7:00 P.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. By the request…

Taliban seize most of key northern Afghan city of Kunduz

Associated Press,

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban fighters have seized most of the capital of northern Afghanistan’s key Kunduz province, and won a monthslong siege of a neighboring provincial capital — the latest in a series of blows to government forces as U.S. troops complete their pullout after two decades in the country.   Two provincial council members said the Taliban took…

Today in History: Sunday, Aug. 8

Associated Press,

(AP) — Today is Sunday, Aug. 8, the 220th day of 2021. There are 145 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On August 8, 1974, President Richard Nixon, facing damaging new revelations in the Watergate scandal, announced he would resign the following day. On this date: In 1814, during the War of 1812, peace talks between the…

Former Mississippi deputy accused in Dutch murder plot

Associated Press,

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — A former Mississippi sheriff’s deputy faces extradition to the Netherlands, where he is accused of taking part in a murder-for-hire plot in 2019. Dutch authorities say William Lyle Johnson could face life in prison on charges of murder, assault and kidnapping. Johnson, 34, was a deputy in Forrest County from 2017 to 2019. Dutch officials say…