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Greek Labor Day BBQ: Boston butts and baklava Celebrate Labor Day Greek style with barbecued Boston butts and baklava. The Capital City's longest-running Labor Day BBQ event offers River Region residents the tastiest barbecue along with the mouth-watering, honey-sweet flavor of flaky baklava. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, September 2, buy whole, pit-smoked Boston butts for $40, and baklava, their most-popular pastry, in packages of two (not enough) to a dozen (also, maybe not...
Lauderdale County homicide suspect arrested after Pearl traffic stop
PEARL, Miss. (WTOK) - A traffic stop on Interstate 20 by the Pearl Police Department led to the capture of a man wanted for homicide in Lauderdale County. Officers said the driver of a Chevy Camaro was stopped for speeding about 1 a.m. A check revealed the driver, Onorious Earl Campbell, was wanted for homicide out of Lauderdale County. He was taken into custody without incident and taken to the Rankin County Jail.
Aggravated Assault, Felony Receiving Stolen Property, and Many Felony Drug Charges in Leake and Attala
SHAWUNACY BOONE, 26, of Carthage, Domestic Violence – Aggravated Assault, LCSO. Bond N/A. LISA CHAMBLEE-TAYLOR, 30, of Lena, Possession of Paraphernalia, LCSO. Bond $1,000. JEROME M GENTRY, 61, of Kosciusko, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, ACSO. Bond $5,000. MARK A GRAY, 40, of Carthage, Felony Obstruction – Retaliation...
Higher Humidity Prompts Heat Advisory For Parts of the Tennessee Valley Thursday
With the threat of higher humidity than previous days, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory Thursday from noon to 9 pm. Heat index values are forecast to reach the triple-digits.
‘Miracles are real’: Couple who adopted 9 kids while facing infertility to welcome baby
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY/Gray News) - After battling with infertility and adopting nine children, an Alabama couple are now expecting their miracle baby. Adoption and foster care have always been a passion for CJ and Elisha Hodge, so it’s no surprise to them that they ended up adopting nine children, WTVY reports.
Philadelphia couple 'getting busy' in the backseat of their car accidentally roll into the river
A couple who were allegedly "getting busy" in the backseat of their car had a lucky escape after the vehicle accidentally rolled into a Philadelphia river. Police believe the pair were engaged in sexual activity in the 2020 Range Rover, which was parked along the roadway in Fairmount Park. But at some point, the vehicle was accidentally disengaged, causing it to roll right into the Schuylkill River in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Much-needed stormy weather expected through Labor Day Weekend
Friday: An area of high pressure will continue moving northeast and weakening. This will allow a cold front to move toward Alabama from the northwest, and an upper-level low to sit over Louisiana/Texas. It will be partly cloudy, hot, and humid with scattered showers and storms. This will be welcome rain to the region. High temperatures will be in the middle 90s, and the heat index will be around 100-105°.
Family, friends mourn tragic death of high school QB Caden Tellier: 'Caden loved the Lord'
What was supposed to be a celebration of the start of a new season for the John T. Morgan Academy football team Friday night turned into a tragic situation when quarterback Caden Tellier suffered a traumatic brain injury and ultimately passed away. He was just 16 years old. His mother,...
Ole Miss commitments pick the Rebels' final score versus Furman
The 6th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels open their 2024 football season on Saturday inside Vaught-Heningway Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT. The game will be streamed live in the ESPN+ and SEC Network+ apps. Vegas favors the Rebels by 42.5 points in this FBS/FCS matchup. Inside the Rebels turned...
ALEA Urges Safety Precautions Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
Montgomery, AL – As fall approaches, football season begins, and the Labor Day weekend nears, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging citizens across the state to prioritize safety during their celebrations. While Labor Day serves as a time to honor America’s workforce, ALEA emphasizes the importance of making responsible choices on the roadways and […] The post ALEA Urges Safety Precautions Ahead of Labor Day Weekend appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
2 student football players killed, 2 more suffered head injuries in the 1st week of the season. Here's what the data tells us about the risks of playing the sport.
It has been a tragic and alarming start to the school football season this past week in at least three different states: Alabama, West Virginia and California. On Friday, high school quarterback Caden Tellier, 16, was tackled in the third quarter during the home opener for John T. Morgan Academy in Selma, Ala. School officials announced Saturday that Tellier died after sustaining a critical brain injury.
Alabama lawmakers push to bring portable benefits to app-based workers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Whether through driving or delivering groceries, app-based workers earn their wages like other employed Alabamians. However, lawmakers say these workers don’t receive benefits like other employees in the state. Independent contractors do not get retirement benefits or paid time off under federal law. If they do, it can be more of […]
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