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54 people rescued from roof of Tennessee hospital

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www.wjtv.com – Murry Lee – 2024-09-27 13:51:55

SUMMARY: Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee severe on Friday, stranding over 50 individuals on the roof as rising waters from the Nolichucky isolated the facility. The hospital was evacuated warnings from the Emergency Management Agency, leading to the closure of operations. Rescuers struggled initially with dangerous conditions, but by mid-afternoon, helicopter rescues commenced, successfully evacuating all and staff. Ballad expressed concerns about the hospital’s potential irreparable , emphasizing the safety of people as a priority. The area was affected by heavy rains from Tropical Storm Helene, exacerbating local flooding issues.

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Shivers Creek Fish House to be featured on Americaโ€™s Best Restaurants

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www.wjtv.com – Malaysia McCoy – 2024-11-06 11:01:00

SUMMARY: Shivers Creek Fish House in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, will welcome the ABR Roadshow from America’s Best Restaurants on November 22. The will highlight the restaurant’s popular dishes and feature an interview with owner Dustin Malley about its significance in the community. Known for its delicious seafood, especially catfish, Shivers Creek has been awarded Best Catfish for three consecutive years and is recognized on the U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish and Mississippi Seafood Trails. will occur from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, with the episode premiere date announced later on their Facebook page.

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Man accused of kidnapping Rankin County teen extradited to Mississippi

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-06 10:34:00

SUMMARY: Kaleb James Cannady, 34, has been extradited to Mississippi and is currently held at the Rankin County Detention Center. He faces charges of kidnapping and enticement related to the abduction of 16-year-old John Michael Jones last month. Jones was reportedly lured online and found safe in Arkansas after Cannady’s vehicle was located a Be On the Look Out (B.O.L.O.) alert. Cannady was due to active warrants from Rankin County Court. The investigation is ongoing, as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the case.

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Federal trial for former interim Hinds County sheriff underway

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www.wjtv.com – Marie Mennefield – 2024-11-06 09:04:00

SUMMARY: The federal trial for former interim sheriff Marshand Crisler is for November 6. Crisler faces charges of soliciting bribes and providing ammunition to a convicted felon. Prosecutors allege he accepted thousands of dollars in exchange for confidential criminal investigation details and agreed to protect a jailed member of the briber and them employment in the sheriff’s office. Crisler, who pleaded not guilty, could face up to 10 years in prison for each charge if convicted. The trial is expected to last three days.

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