Archives: 2021

Rioters accused of erasing content from social media, phones

PHOENIX (AP) – An Associated Press review of court records finds that at least 49 Capitol riot defendants have been accused of trying to erase incriminating photos, videos and texts from phones or social media accounts. Authorities say other rioters who haven’t been accused of destroying evidence still engaged in exchanges with others about deleting content. Investigators are often able…

On the Web: Vehicle recall database

CYBERSPACE (AP) – How can you find reliable data about vehicle recalls? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is offering a hand. It has rolled out a new online site to search its huge database for automobile recalls. The data goes back 50 years – and lets users sort and search through it. The recall information will be updated daily….

WEB EXTRA: 4th of July food safety

(CBS NEWSPATH) — July 4th weekend is here and that means many of us will be enjoying family, fun, and food. But health experts are reminding everyone that food-borne illnesses increase with warmer, humid temperatures. Here are some food safety tips from the USDA.

Boy Scouts reach agreement on sex abuse cases

DOVER, Del. (AP) – The Boy Scouts of America have reached an $850 million agreement with attorneys representing some 60,000 victims of child sex abuse. The settlement would mark one of the largest sums in U.S. history involving cases of sexual abuse.   BSA attorneys filed court papers yesterday outlining a restructuring support agreement with attorneys representing abuse victims, local…

Tennessee Valley Authority considers replacing coal with gas

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The nation’s largest public utility is looking at shutting down three of its five remaining coal-fired power plants. The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering replacing the lost megawatts from coal with natural gas, which is also a carbon-producing fuel. That’s despite President Joe Biden’s goal of a carbon-pollution-free energy sector by 2035. TVA officials stress the…

Jackson Fire Department shares firework safety for the Fourth

JACKSON, Tenn. — City of Jackson Fire Department shares firework safety tips. With the Fourth of July holiday weekend in full swing, the City of Jackson Fire Department is sharing their tips to safely enjoy fireworks. According to a post on their social media, there are many ways to ensure that fireworks are enjoyed and without any unwanted accidents. Among…

Mayor: 2 more bodies recovered from collapsed condo building

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says two more bodies were found in the rubble of a collapsed condo building, bringing the number of confirmed dead to 24. The number of people who remain unaccounted for in the collapse was 124, she said. A top Miami-Dade fire official, meanwhile, told family members of people missing in the…

Pet of the Week: Bella

This week’s Pet of the Week from Saving the Animals together is Bella! Bella is approximately 4-years-old. She was pulled from the shelter pregnant and scared. She is now full of life and love. Sometimes Bella can be a little moody. She would do best as an only pet and in a home without small children. Older kids would be…

Sunny And Pleasant Ahead

Saturday Forecast for July 3rd: After a warm and humid week, a cold front has moved through bringing less humid air along with light northeast breezes. Sunshine will be abundant for the weekend so don’t forget the sunscreen and sunshades!                           TODAY: Sunny and pleasant with a cool…

Residents turn out for Medina fireworks show

MEDINA, Tenn. — Medina community members were excited for a fireworks show Friday night. Members enjoyed the beautiful weather, good food, and much more. Residents say bringing back the fireworks show feels like nostalgia. “We’ve been here a lot of times,” said Michael Butler. “Every time,” Gregory Anderson. The fireworks show started around 9:15 p.m. Categories: Local News, News