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FYI 1/6/09 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:02AMNavarro Regional Hospital Auxiliary has a cookbook called “Volunteers in the Kitchen” for sale in the hospital gift shop at $18.
Teens arrested for summer burglary Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:02AMTwo Otego teens were arrested last week in connection with a burglary and attempted burglary last summer on Dietz Street.
Local Beat 1/6/09 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:02AMCorsicana Chapter 118, Order of Eastern Star, will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Corsicana Masonic Lodge.
Police investigating freeway rampage Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:01AMAnyone in the center lane of I-45 became the target of a Garland man’s pickup during a police chase from League City to Galveston.
County officials sworn in Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:56AMIt took just 30 minutes for the newly elected and reelected officials for San Jacinto County to be sworn in during a ceremony on New Year’s Day.
Man dead from gunshot Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:56AMLiberty County sheriff’s deputies and Tarkington firefighters were called to the scene of a fatal shooting Friday night on CR 3141 on the outskirts of Cleveland. The shooting took place behind a home occupied by the victim’s relatives.
Reward offered in gas station robbery Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:52AMCrime Stoppers and investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance to help identify any of the suspects who robbed a Texaco located at 14049 Eastex Freeway on Dec. 10.
Hilton Head Island taking action after recent shootings Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:08PMTwo shootings at one night club on the south end of Hilton Head Island are raising concerns and prompting the town council to take action.
Former Florence Dept. Head Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:04PMJanuary 5, 2009 By Clarissa Stephens, WHNT NewsChannel 19 Reporter Email: clarissa.stephens@whnt.com Roger Dale Lovelace served as the head of the gas department in Florence for years. He retired in
Upstate NY fire kills 8, probe into cause begins Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:04PMRICHLAND, N.Y. (AP) - Eight people - including four young brothers and their mother - were killed in a fast-moving house fire despite the frenzied efforts of a firefighter-in-training who had to be restrained from rushing back into his burning home.
Veteran commissioner says good-bye Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:03PMAt 6 feet and 5 inches, former Douglas County Commissioner Kelly Kite is a physically imposing figure.
Roads are slippery, drive with caution Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:12PMRain that started to fall in the area about 6 p.m. Saturday turned to ice overnight, leaving roads extremely slippery. The Fond du Lac County Sheriffs Department is busy responding to a number of accidents and runoffs on secondary county roads. The main thoroughfares are in good winter-driving condition, but county roads are slippery, said Fond du Lac County Sheriffs Department Lt. Rick Olig.
Suspect sought for attempted murder Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 11:59AMDetective Chris Isom with White County Sheriff Department has confirmed that Joe Daniel Honaker, of Sparta, faces several charges including attempted murder of a police officer for an incident that reportedly injured Deputy Craig Capps in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Two face fifth OWI offenses Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 11:55AMTwo people were charged last week after they were arrested for a fifth drunken driving offense in separate incidents.
NC Deputy Facing Sexual Battery Charges Suspended Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:58PM Investigators say a man rubbed his clothed genital area on two women shopping in two different stores at the same shopping plaza.
Police say DWI lower this year Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:54PMRoosevelt County law enforcement officers say they see few incidents of DWI and other violations of alcohol-related laws New Year’s Eve. Detective David Meeks of the Portales Police Department said city police handled one DWI case this New Year’s Eve compared to two last year.
Oaths of office to be taken all across Houston Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:52AMMany sharply dressed people in downtown Houston will swear up and down today, some in private, some in public, some with sentimental trappings.
Man arrested in Christmas morning home invasion Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:51AMA 25-year-old man was arrested in San Jacinto County after a Christmas morning home invasion. The man is alleged to have kicked in the door of a home in the Trail’s End subdivision at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Christmas Day.
Suspect in robbery in De Soto arrested Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:51AMA Shawnee woman suspected in a De Soto liquor store robbery has been arrested and charged in Johnson County.
Budget adopted, funds cut Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:50AMElbert County Commissioner John Metli said about $2 million had to be cut from the county’s 2009 budget.
Wide load turns into 3-truck road block Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:50AMPIE —A three-vehicle collision involving commercial trucks blocked traffic in both directions on U. S. 52 for almost four hours Tuesday night,
New Years’ Resolutions; New Beginnings Or First Step To Failure Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:49AMSure, the New Years’ resolution is supposed to be a grand opportunity for new beginnings. But it also can be viewed as the first step to failure.
Top 5 Stories from 2008 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 3:21PMThere were tension and tears Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Montrose High School, where a troubled teenage boy attacked a female student in what was the year’s top story. It was also the most viewed story on the Daily Press’ Web site this last year.
END OF THE YEAR: State Supreme Court Says Same-Sex Couples Have Constitutional Right to Marry...Lee Edmon Becomes ... Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 3:20PM1— Jean M. Lawler, who became the first female partner at Murchison & Cumming, LLP in 1993, took over as managing partner of the firm. 3—Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger reappointed Michael Hersek as state public defender....Two denials of parole to a former motorcycle club member by then-Gov.
Ex-Kilpatrick chief of staff Christine Beatty to be housed with low-risk jail inmates Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 3:19PMDETROIT — The former lover and chief of staff to disgraced ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will be housed with low-risk female inmates in the same facility and several floors above where he is serving out his jail sentence.
AT&T / Cingular Wireless 911 service down in Tuscaloosa Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 3:19PMTuscaloosa County Sheriff’s department reports AT&T / Cingular Wireless 911 service is currently down.
No wireless 911 service Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 3:18PMAT&T/Cingular Wireless 911 Service Down.
Man dies in Madison County crash Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 3:18PMPolice say an 81-year-old man has died after he struck an SUV while riding his tractor Tuesday afternoon.
Special shopping for special kids Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 3:17PMChristmas is the time of year for giving, seeing the smiling, laughing faces of children as they gather around the tree, pulling each mysterious layer of wrapping off what will undoubtedly be their next great joy.
Regional News Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:28AMFORT LAWN —A 7-year-old SouthCarolinaboy has died afterhe fell froma stolen pickup truck. TheHerald of Rock Hill reported that John Jerchon Bailey Jr.ofFort Lawn died on S.C. 9Monday afternoon afterhe fell fromthe cab of thetruck. Fort Lawn PoliceChiefMike Revels said authoritiesdon’t know howthe boy fell.
Assault victim dies; man faces murder charge Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:26AMPublished: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 10:04 p.m. An elderly man left paralyzed after he said he was assaulted by an acquaintance two weeks ago died Monday.
Man who was paralyzed in assault dies Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:26AMPublished: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 3:31 p.m. An elderly man left paralyzed after an assault two weeks ago died Monday.
Daily Herald Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:25AMHALIFAX — A 16-year-old Hollister man is in jail after he was charged with allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl at a dance. Detective Doug Pilgreen of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said James Arnette Richardson of Tanga Lane was arrested yesterday and charged with second-degree rape.
Ex-world champion Harrison released from prison early Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:23AM Former world champion Scott Harrison was released from prison today in time to celebrate New Year. The 31-year-old was freed after serving four months behind bars.
Sun Police Briefs forDec. 9 to Dec. 14 Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 1:46AMMan charged with theft of local grocer On Dec. 9, Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy B. Russell arrested a man for theft of a local grocery store. Russell responded to an alarm call at the Kroger store at 370 W. FM 1960, and when he arrived, drove behind the Kroger’s in time to see a man jump into a car and speed away.
Harris County Sheriff’s reports for Dec. 3 to Dec. 9 Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 1:43AMOn December 3, 2008, Harris County Sheriff’s Deputies, J. Baker and D. Almandarez, was dispatched to the 1400 block of West F.M. 1960 in reference to a possible DWI. A witness stated he had followed the driver of a black Porsche from I-45 and Shepherd to the 1960 location and had seen the driver swerving all over the roadway, nearly striking the center dividing wall and vehicles driving next to ...
Bomb threat targets Safeway Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 7:22PMAt 8:14 p.m. it was just one more Friday night at Safeway in Hamilton, people stocking up for a holiday season weekend. At 8:15 all that changed when the phone rang and the caller said a bomb would explode in the store a little while later, according to Hamilton Police Detective Stephen Murphy.
Toddler Found Face Down In Spring Lake Pond Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 7:17PMA Cumberland County toddler was hospitalized in serious condition after he was found face down in a goldfish pond.
Numerous accidents reported Tuesday Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 7:17PMFreezing rain that blanketed the area Tuesday morning kept police and other emergency responders busy for hours clearing roadways and dealing with primarily minor, but widespread traffic accidents caused by slick roads.
2 injured when plane crashes in Arkansas Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 7:16PM Associated Press - December 24, 2008 8:05 PM ET BATESVILLE, Ark. (AP) - A small airplane a Texas couple loaded with presents for a visit to Arkansas crashed this afternoon, sending the pair to...
E. Tennessee inmate still at large after escape Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 10:22AMAuthorities have captured two of three men who escaped from the Meigs County Jail by climbing through a hole in the ceiling.
Sprinklers Cause Icy Road, Possibly Spark Fatal Crash Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 10:20AMA grandmother was killed, and her daughter and children injured, in an early-morning crash on Highway 175. Officials say an area business left its sprinkler system on, causing the road to ice and possibly sparking the wreck.
Hunter S Thompson: 10 Gonzo tales of Fear and Loathing about the man who inspired new film Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 10:19AMHunter S Thompson, the legendary Gonzo journalist, is hot property again – almost three years after his suicide.
No major traffic delays reported in West Tennessee this morning Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 8:04AMMotorists traveling through Jackson and Madison County this morning will not have any delays due to traffic jams, accidents, or road construction, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
Project Santa seeks volunteers to wrap presents Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 8:04AMVolunteers started wrapping the gifts for Project Santa Claus on Tuesday.
Tucson couple missing in snow-covered Ariz. forest Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 8:01AMSearchers are combing a snow-covered forest and mountainous area of central Arizona on foot and in snowmobiles for two missing hikers from Tucson, Ariz.
Morning commute slow after area gets hit with first heavy snow Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 7:59AMThe first significant winter storm of the season came almost a week before Christmas Tuesday and Wednesday, with three to five inches of snow dumped on northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan over night. Law enforcement authorities advised motorists to slow down because of adverse road conditions on the morning commute to wok Wednesday. No serious injuries accidents were reported as of 8 a.m. in ...
Blizzard drops 15 inches on Wilkin, Richland Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 7:59AMThe Wahpeton-Breckenridge area received a two-day storm total of 15 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks.
Sheriff: Murder suspect is illegal immigrant Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 7:56AMInvestigators say they believe 64-year-old Paulette Locklear was beaten to death outside her home Tuesday afternoon after confronting a man who was trying to break in.
Blotter: Police to stop and reward courteous drivers Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 10:50PMA bar of red and blue lights twinkling atop a police squad car usually isn’t a sign of Christmas joy to the driver ahead. For the next two weeks, however, for a good driver, that might be the case.