HIRAM, Ga. (AP) — A freight train has derailed in Atlanta’s northwest suburbs, blocking roads and slightly injuring two crew members. Local news outlets report a Norfolk Southern Railway locomotive and seven freight cars overturned in Hiram late Saturday. They were part of a 88-car train. Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern says two crew members were taken to a nearby hospital and…
LIMA, Peru (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 struck northern Peru early Sunday, damaging some buildings and blocking several roads with rubble. While the quake was extremely strong, it was relatively deep — measured at 112 kilometers (70 miles) — which usually reduces the possibility of damage and casualties. The quake occurred at 5:52 a.m. (1052…
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — University of Maine researchers are trying to produce potatoes that can better withstand warming temperatures as the climate changes. Gregory Porter, a professor of crop ecology and management, says warming temperatures and an extended growing season can lead to quality problems and disease for the state’s potato crop. Maine farmers are coming off of a banner…
CHICAGO (AP) — Jussie Smollett is going on trial this week, accused of lying to police when he reported he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack downtown Chicago nearly three years ago. Jury selection is scheduled for Monday. The gay Black man told police in January 2019 that two masked men attacked him. He was charged weeks later…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Another Small Business Saturday happened in Jackson, but many area stores continued to sell throughout the weekend. Although the Black Friday shopping has calmed down, shoppers can still find some great deals. Walmart, Target, and other retail stores continued some of their holiday sales. Select Apple products are up to 60 percent off. Many sales are coming…
JACKSON, Tenn. — You might be wrapping up your Black Friday shopping, but the sales aren’t over just yet. Small business Saturday is here and here’s how you can support your local stores. “We as retailers work all year for the holiday season and we’re just so appreciative of all the support that we’ve gotten from everyone. They’re definitely shopping…
Weather Update – Saturday, November 27 – 4:45 PM TODAY: A warmer day was in store for West Tennessee with highs in the upper 50’s. Compared to yesterday, we’ve been almost 15 degrees warmer in Jackson all day long. Sunshine continued for most of the day but a few clouds will continue to move in this afternoon. Clouds will remain…
HENDERSON, Tenn. — Residents in Henderson gathered together today in Chickasaw State Park to learn the basics of search and rescue. Classes were being held today, teaching anyone who participated the importance of tracking. Most of the participants were volunteers from cities around Tennessee that helped search for missing individuals. “Tracking, man tracking is one of the most important tools…
BROWNSVILLE, TENN. — Some unlikely heroes came to Tennessee to help spread some Christmas joy. One city enlisted heroes to help spread Christmas cheer. Soldiers from the Navy volunteered today to help officials in Brownsville decorate the city streets. “So Main St. Brownsville puts on this event every year. It’s a free event for the community and we just want to…
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Police in North Carolina say that a man remains in critical condition following a shooting at a shopping mall that was packed with shoppers. Durham police said Saturday that investigators continue to investigate Friday’s shooting at The Streets at Southpoint. A 10-year-old child and another man were also shot but sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Police said the…
