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Brother of ex-NFL player gunned down in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Authorities say the brother of a former NFL player was gunned down near New Orleans Lakefront Airport while he was visiting his mother for the holidays. Orleans Parish Coroner Dr. Jeffrey Rouse tells news outlets that…

Rural Coosa County looks for ways to spur economy

ROCKFORD, Ala. (AP) - Coosa County needs an economic boost. Some residents and planners tasked with finding ways to accomplish that say the county should take advantage of its natural resources. The rural county is just outside of the metro…

Near-death pup gets Christmas 'miracle'

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Bullock County Humane Society Shelter Director Jennifer Gallagher faced two options: Euthanize the gravely injured puppy that was dragged to her doorstep, or send it to Montgomery and pray for a miracle.

Authorities: Small plane missing in eastern Tennessee

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a small plane with three people aboard has been reported missing in mountainous eastern Tennessee. Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen says authorities are seeking a Cessna 182 aircraft and searchers are focusing about…

Bradley Co. Mayor Threatens to Cut Off County Credit Cards

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)-  Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis is threatening to cut off use of county credit cards because of widespread documentation problems. Davis says Tennessee Comptroller's Office has found that more than half the county credit card transactions…

PSC Metals Industrial Fire

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga firefighters made quick work of a call to PSC Metals on 19th Street. Fire crews arrived on scene just before 9 a.m. and found smoke and flames inside the building. Employees were evacuated to another part…

Christmas Eve Shooting Suspect Arrested

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-  Chattanooga Police arrest the suspect involved in a Christmas Eve shooting. 22-year-old Ornesha Swafford is charged with Attempted First Degree Murder, and Aggravated Assault, among other charges. The victim, 20-year-old, Daysha Joyner was shot in the leg in…

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