Archives: 2021

Train derails in suburban Atlanta, blocking streets

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…

USGS: Magnitude-7.5 earthquake strikes northern Peru

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…

Researchers try producing potato resistant to climate change

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…

Trial set to start on charges Smollett faked racist attack

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…

Day two of sales continue throughout the weekend

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…

Weekend sales continue with Small Business Saturday

 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…

Chickasaw State Park hosts search and rescue training

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…

Heroes help to spread Christmas cheer in local town

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…

Police: Man shot at NC mall remains in critical condition

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…