Toddler missing in swollen Ga. creek; at least 2 others dead, man missing in Southeast floodsATLANTA — Authorities are searching for a toddler swept away in a rain-swollen creek in west Georgia as heavy rains and thunderstorms claimed at least 2 other lives in the Southeast. 2 killed in Ga., 1 missing in Tenn. as storms drench Southeast, closing roads and schoolsATLANTA — At least two people died in floodwaters in Georgia and a Tennessee man was missing after swimming into an overflowing ditch on a dare as rows of thunderstorms drenched the Southeast, submerging some major highways in the Atlanta area and prompting flood warnings Monday. Tenn. man swept into culvert, Atlanta-area commuters bogged down as storms soak SoutheastCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A man swept away by floodwater in Chattanooga is presumed drowned as heavy rain and thunderstorms spawned flood warnings from eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina into north Georgia, including the Atlanta area. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. workers approve new 4-year contract, protecting plants in 6 statesCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. workers approved a new contract that will prevent the potential closing of a half-dozen plants in the next four years, union leaders said Saturday. Nissan NA plans to export engines from US to Japan for first time to install in Infinity SUVsDECHERD, Tenn. — Nissan is planning to export engines from the United States to Japan for the first time. Long-distance wedding, 1950s law leave Marine’s Japanese widow and infant in immigration limboMARYVILLE, Tenn. — Hotaru Ferschke just wants to raise her 8-month-old son in his grandparents’ Tennessee home, surrounded by photos and memories of the father he’ll never meet: a Marine who died in combat a month after marrying her from thousands of miles away. Man, 74, accused of pointing shotgun at visitors in his home in order to get them to leaveATHENS, Tenn. — An Athens man was accused of pointing a shotgun at visitors in his home in order to get them to leave. The man, 74 was charged with three counts of aggravated assault. He’s been released on $30,000 bond. Tenn. deputy goes to wrong house, man who answers door surrenders on outstanding warrantELIZABETHTON, Tenn. — A northeast Tennessee deputy sheriff who went to the wrong house came back with his man anyway. The incident occurred Friday evening when Carter County Sheriff’s Deputy Richard Barnett responded to a domestic disturbance call, but mistakenly knocked on the door of the wrong house. Bank robbery suspect caught in Mo. motel after tip from state trooper to face charges in Tenn.JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A man suspected of robbing 14 banks in six states has told a federal judge he wants to return to Tennessee to face charges there. TVA to provide $40M to help Tenn. community restore image, economy after huge coal ash spillKINGSTON, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority will provide $40 million to help restore the image and economy of a Tennessee community that suffered a massive coal ash spill from a TVA power plant. Tenn. county seeks millions for schools, sewers, arts, PR to fix image after coal ash spillKINGSTON, Tenn. — For a Tennessee community that fears being forever linked to one of the country’s worst environmental disasters, an estimated $1 billion being spent to clean up a massive coal ash spill that flooded its lakeside homes isn’t enough. Newly elected president of the National Baptist Convention USA seeks unification of groupMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The newly elected president of one of the country’s largest Baptist denominations says he’s seeking unification following an election in which his opponent went to court to challenge the group’s voting process. Newly-elected president of the National Baptist Convention USA seeks unification of groupMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The newly elected president of one of the country’s largest Baptist denominations says he’s seeking unification following an election in which his opponent went to court to challenge the group’s voting process. EPA identifies 79 coal mine permits in 4 states for additional reviewCHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Obama administration on Friday stepped up its efforts to curb environmental damage from surface coal mining, announcing plans to give 79 permit applications in four states additional scrutiny. FedEx shares jump as it boosts 1Q profit guidance on improved international demand, cost cutsNEW YORK — FedEx Corp., the world’s second largest package delivery company, raised its first-quarter earnings forecast on Friday, citing better-than-expected international shipments and cost-cutting. FedEx boost 1Q profit guidance due to improved international demand, cost cut, shares jumpMEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx Corp., the world’s second largest package delivery company, raised its first-quarter earnings forecast on Friday, citing better-than-expected international shipments and cost-cutting. FedEx predicts better fiscal 1st-qtr profit due to improved international demand, cost cutsMEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx is raising its first-quarter earnings forecast, citing better-than-expected international shipments and cost-cutting. Obama nominates public interest lawyer McBride, economics professor Haskew to TVA boardNASHVILLE, Tenn. — President Barack Obama has named two nominees for the Tennessee Valley Authority board of directors. Tenn. man charged with driving on suspended license hours after his license suspendedGREENEVILLE, Tenn. — An East Tennessee man whose driver’s license was suspended was charged with driving on a suspended license — on the same day. The Greeneville Sun reported a Greene County Sheriff’s officer stopped 27-year-old Billy Ray Mathes late Wednesday night. Growth industry: Recession blamed as marijuana farming increases from California to AppalachiaBARBOURVILLE, Ky. — Machete-wielding police officers have hacked their way through billions of dollars worth of marijuana in the country’s top pot-growing states to stave off a bumper crop sprouting in the tough economy. Growth industry: Marijuana seizures rise in bad economy; Appalachia home to hard luck growersBARBOURVILLE, Ky. — Machete-wielding police officers have hacked their way through billions of dollars worth of marijuana in the country’s top pot-growing states to stave off a bumper crop sprouting in the tough economy. Pinnacle Airlines traffic fell 3.5 percent in August, though occupancy rose to 80 percentMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Regional airline operator Pinnacle Airlines Corp. said its August traffic fell 3.5 percent. Federal survey of coal ash disposal finds hundreds of sites _ and some spills _ in 35 statesWASHINGTON — The toxic leftovers from burning coal for power are sitting in nearly 600 sites in 35 states, according to a federal survey released Tuesday. 3 injured critically when 6 vehicles collide on main highway near Smoky MountainsSEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — Police say a highway pileup near the Smoky Mountains has critically injured three people and at least 10 others have been taken to the hospital. 3 people shot to death at mobile home northeast of Nashville, Tenn.; witness called policeLAFAYETTE, Tenn. — Authorities say three people have been shot to death at a mobile home in Tennessee. Former Tennessee Titans, Vols DT Jesse Mahelona dies in car wreck in HawaiiKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jesse Mahelona has died after being involved in a car accident. He was 26. Fire chief shot by cop in Ark. courtroom, as town’s tensions over traffic tickets come to boilJERICHO, Ark. — It was just too much, having to return to court twice on the same day to contest yet another traffic ticket, and Fire Chief Don Payne didn’t hesitate to tell the judge what he thought of the police and their speed traps. Dolly Parton sings ‘My Mountain, My Home’ at ceremony celebrating 75th anniversary of SmokiesGATLINBURG, Tenn. — Homegrown superstar Dolly Parton sang “My Mountain, My Home” as leaders rededicated the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on its 75th anniversary in a ceremony Wednesday. Police to charge 31 Tenn. high school students over ‘Fightclub’-style brawls posted onlineCOLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — Police in suburban Memphis say they will charge 31 high school students with holding organized fist fights that were recorded and posted online. A 2-minute drill: Tenn. firm to build portable shelters that set up quickly by pushing buttonCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A defense contractor said Tuesday it will start building portable shelters for natural disasters and war zones that quickly unfold like a Transformer toy. |
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