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14-year-old Apalachee High School shooting suspect and his father appears in court
SUMMARY: Fourteen-year-old Colt Gray faced charges of felony murder after a shooting at a Georgia high school that left four dead, including two students and two teachers. His father, Colin Gray, was charged with involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder, and child cruelty for allegedly giving Colt an AR-15 style rifle. Authorities revealed that the father had authorized his son to use hunting rifles under supervision but provided the weapon that was used in the shooting. Investigators are still searching for a motive, as Colt was new to the district. A teacher, Richard Aspenwall, died protecting his students during the incident.
Fourteen-year-old Colt Gray is accused of shooting and killing two teachers and two students at Apalachee High School. He appeared in court Friday where he faced four counts of felony murder and will be tried as an adult.
Gray’s father, Colin, was also arrested in connection with the shooting. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, he was charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children. Read more here: https://www.wbir.com/article/news/special-reports/alleged-apalachee-high-school-shooting-suspect-appear-in-court/85-cf936d2c-29d0-42c0-8a79-3be3ba4bff62
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Evening Weather (9/15): A few showers possible Sunday afternoon under a mostly clear sky
SUMMARY: Sunday was a beautiful day with clouds parting to reveal blue skies by evening. Temperatures reached a high of 87ยฐF, slightly above normal but cooler than Saturday. Good dew points kept it comfortable. September 17 will feature a nearly full Harvest Moon, expected to rise at 7:36 PM. A potential tropical cyclone is spinning offshore of the Carolinas, possibly developing into a tropical storm before landfall. Forecasts suggest it may bring scattered showers and cloud cover mid-week, with rain chances peaking on Tuesday. Overall, temperatures will remain in the middle 80s as fall begins next Sunday.
Although spotty showers are possible each day through Tuesday, most will remain dry with high temps topping out in the middle to lower 80s.
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Tennessee Valley Fair ends on Sunday
SUMMARY: Today marks the final day of the Tennessee Valley Fair at Chelha Park, featuring rides, tasty fair food, and a performance by Uncle Cracker at 8:00 PM. It’s also Hometown Heroes Day, allowing military personnel, first responders, and educators free entry with ID. Many attendees cherish this September tradition, enjoying the rides that will remain open until midnight, though no one can enter after 10:00 PM. Additionally, a fireworks show is scheduled for later tonight, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Today is the last day of the Tennessee Valley Fair at Chilhowee Park.
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Smokies to play last game of the regular season this afternoon in Kodak stadium
SUMMARY: This afternoon marks the final Smokies game at the Kodak stadium before the team relocates to Knoxville after the regular season and new downtown stadium construction concludes. The game, against the Birmingham Barons, starts at 2:00 PM. From 1:00 to 3:00 PM, several University of Tennessee baseball players will be present to sign autographs for fans.
The Tennessee Smokies will play the Barons for their last game of the regular season in Kodak Stadium.
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