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Mistrial declared in Timothy Herrington's capital murder trial for death of Jimmie “Jay” Lee

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1 month ago

December 12, 2024

www.youtube.com – FOX13 Memphis – 2024-12-12 13:02:53

SUMMARY: Breaking news from Mississippi: a mistrial has been declared in the murder case of Timothy Harrington, accused of killing Ole Miss student Jimmy J. Lee, who vanished in July 2022. Despite extensive evidence collection, including cell phone data, Lee’s body was never found, complicating the prosecution’s case. The jury deliberated for 9.5 hours but ultimately deadlocked, reporting a split verdict of 11 to 1. The judge indicated plans for a retrial, potentially in a different jurisdiction. A meeting between the defense and prosecution is expected to discuss next steps, though no timeline for a retrial has been established.

After 10 days of trial and more than nine hours of deliberations, a jury still couldn’t agree on whether or not Timothy Herrington killed Ole Miss student Jimmie “Jay” Lee. The prosecution pointed out several inconsistencies in Herrington’s story, but were never able to recover Lee’s body or any significant DNA evidence linking Herrington to his murder. The jury ended up 11-1, with a single juror holding out and causing a mistrial. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/mistrial-declared-in-timothy-herrington-capital-murder-trial/article_20bea068-b7f1-11ef-a8b5-cb01601a321e.html

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Middle Tennessee moves towards normalcy as snow begins to melt

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11 hours ago

January 12, 2025

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wpln.org – Char Daston – 2025-01-12 16:02:00

SUMMARY: Nashville and Middle Tennessee are recovering from a significant snowstorm that occurred on January 10-12, 2025, which resulted in three to six inches of snow across the region. Public transit and trash collection have returned to normal, though recycling pickups are temporarily suspended. While no districts have canceled school for Monday, Williamson County has closed parks and waste facilities. The storm impacted highways severely, with the Tennessee Highway Patrol responding to over 500 crashes, including three fatalities. Troopers assisted more than 870 stranded motorists and fielded over 1,700 emergency calls related to the storm.

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Road conditions change in Campbell County

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1 day ago

January 11, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2025-01-11 17:26:23

SUMMARY: Yesterday marked the season’s first snowfall in several East Tennessee counties, leading to crews monitoring weather and road conditions. Early Saturday, roads in Campbell County were mostly clear, although some slick spots and covered side roads remained, particularly on hills. The Tennessee Highway Patrol urged caution, but I-75 was clear with vehicles traveling at posted speeds. Campbell County Sheriff Wayne Barton reported no unusual incidents, thanks to the preparedness of local agencies. The county has 16 plows for nearly 700 miles of roads, although they don’t pre-treat. Residents are advised to stay home for safety.

Wintry conditions and snow caused road conditions to change through the day Friday and into Saturday morning in Campbell County.

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Tracking road conditions in Antioch after winter storm

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2 days ago

January 11, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2025-01-11 05:13:55

SUMMARY: Crews worked overnight to treat roads in the area, and Megan Fee reports live from Antioch. Currently at Bakertown Road near I24 and Haywood Lane, she notes that major roads are mostly clear, with some snowy entry and exit ramps. However, secondary roads remain icy, posing challenges for drivers and pedestrians. While main roads and highways look good thanks to plowing and salting efforts, caution is advised, especially in neighborhoods where conditions are slick. Megan will continue to assess the road conditions around Antioch.