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Son indicted in mother’s death; medical staff say she had feces, insects in hair

In a tragic turn of events that has sent ripples of sorrow through communities far and wide, the life of 76-year-old Brenda Hallman Simmons was cut short under harrowing circumstances, leaving many to ponder the sacred trust of family care. Her son, Jonathan Chad Simmons, now faces serious charges...

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Son indicted in mother’s death; medical staff say she had feces, insects in hair — WTVM Columbus
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Son indicted in mother’s death; medical staff say she had feces, insects in hair

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A man has been indicted on charges related to the death of his mother in Alabama.Jonathan Chad Simmons faces one count of manslaughter and one count of second-degree elder abuse in the death of his mother, according to Tuscaloosa County court documents...

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Canned fruit sold at Walmart recalled in several states

In a troubling turn for shoppers across the nation, a product many families rely on for quick, healthy snacks has been pulled from shelves. Walmart's Great Value Fruit Cocktail, a staple in countless pantries, is now subject to a voluntary recall due to serious concerns over potential lead...

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Canned fruit sold at Walmart recalled in several states — WTVM Columbus
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Canned fruit sold at Walmart recalled in several states

(Gray News) - A voluntary recall over lead concerns has been issued for cans of Walmart fruit cocktail distributed to stores in at least seven states.The Food and Drug Administration said the recall applies to 15-ounce containers of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate.Where...

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24-year-old deputy killed in crash with coal truck while on duty, sheriff’s office says

```json { "content": " The festive glow of a community truck-or-treat event, filled with laughter and innocent joy, quickly gave way to unimaginable heartbreak in Logan County, West Virginia. Just moments after sharing a family-friendly evening, 24-year-old Deputy Caden Mullins, a dedicated public...

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24-year-old deputy killed in crash with coal truck while on duty, sheriff’s office says — WTVM Columbus
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24-year-old deputy killed in crash with coal truck while on duty, sheriff’s office says

LOGAN COUNTY, W. Va (WSAZ/Gray News) - A 24-year-old sheriff’s deputy was killed in a crash while responding to a call, authorities said.The Logan County Sheriff’s Department identified the deputy as 24-year-old Caden Mullins.Deputy Mullins’ fiancée was airlifted from the scene of the crash to a...

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Family of Heather Turner seeking justice in Paulding County
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Investigator disputes claims by law enforcement about death of Paulding County mother Heather Turner​

In a heart-wrenching case that has captivated a community, the family of Heather Turner continues to seek justice nearly nine years after her tragic death. As they challenge the official ruling of suicide, a private investigator sheds new light on the circumstances surrounding her passing, offering...

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1 hospitalized after shooting in Gainesville, suspect at large — Atlanta News First
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1 hospitalized after shooting in Gainesville, suspect at large

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person was hospitalized after a shooting in Gainesville on Tuesday, police said.The shooting happened near Chestnut Street and Green Hunter Lane. The victim was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, according to police.There is a large police presence in...

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New measles cases in Macon County connected with previously reported infection, health officials say — CBS News Atlanta
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New measles cases in Macon County connected with previously reported infection, health officials say

Georgia health officials have confirmed three new cases of measles connected to a previous case earlier in October.The Georgia Department of Public Health said the three new cases confirmed in Macon County were close contacts of a previous case in the county confirmed on Oct. 12.The three new...

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Georgia DPH confirms three new measles cases, close contacts of previous Macon County case — WRBL (Columbus GA)
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Georgia DPH confirms three new measles cases, close contacts of previous Macon County case

The video above is from the previous case. ATLANTA (WRBL) — Three individuals who came into contact with a measles case confirmed on October 12 have also been confirmed to have the contagious infection. RELATED: Measles case appears in Macon Co. resident; Georgia’s total cases this year rise to 22...

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3 more measles cases reported in Macon County — Atlanta News First
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3 more measles cases reported in Macon County

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Three more measles cases have been reported in Macon County, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) announced Tuesday.The three cases had previous contact with a measles case reported earlier this month. Like that previous case, all three were...

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Georgia mother arrested after trying to abandon 6-month-old child at Mableton Jiffy Lube, police say — CBS News Atlanta
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Georgia mother arrested after trying to abandon 6-month-old child at Mableton Jiffy Lube, police say

A Georgia mother has been arrested after officers say she tried to leave her infant child with employees of a Mableton Jiffy Lube.Authorities with the Cobb County Police Department tell CBS News Atlanta that Laraven Davis is charged with child abandonment and reckless conduct.According to...

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Teenager charged in hit-and-run that killed 6-year-old getting off the bus — Atlanta News First
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Teenager charged in hit-and-run that killed 6-year-old getting off the bus

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A 17-year-old was charged in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a 6-year-old girl in Charlotte last week, according to authorities.Charlotte police announced Monday that Lachevis Finnie, 17, was arrested in the hit-and-run death of 6-year-old Mariana...

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