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Motorcycle deputy fighting for life after crash, sheriff's office says
SUMMARY: Breaking news from Memphis reports that two Shelby County sheriff’s deputies were injured in two separate motorcycle crashes this morning. One deputy is in critical condition after being hit by a car while responding to another accident on Highway 64. The deputy originally struck is expected to be okay. A significant law enforcement response was observed, including a convoy escorting an ambulance with sirens blaring, shutting down sections of I-40 to expedite transport to Regional One trauma center. Investigators from the Tennessee Highway Patrol are examining the crash scene, while traffic on Highway 64 remains closed.
A Shelby County deputy was placed on life support after crashing into a car while on the way to another crash involving a motorcycle deputy. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/one-deputy-on-life-support-another-injured-after-two-crashes-in-lakeland-scso-says/article_35a8002c-8af2-11ef-a554-63dd5722648a.html
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Poll predicts Blackburn win, Harris gain | Tennessee
SUMMARY: U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee shows strong polling support with a 23-point lead over Democrat Gloria Johnson, according to a recent Beacon Center of Tennessee poll. Blackburn holds a 53% approval rating, while 35% disapprove of her performance. Independent candidate Pamela Moses garners 5% of the vote. In the presidential race, Donald Trump leads Kamala Harris by 21 points, although Harris performs better than Joe Biden who previously faced a 23-point deficit. Voters largely believe Trump would handle natural disasters better than Harris. Early voting in Tennessee begins Wednesday.
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ONLY ON FOX13: Mother grieves teen son allegedly shot to death by fellow 16-year-old
SUMMARY: A high school student, Antonio Faon Jr., was shot and killed in Cordova, while spending time with friends. His mother, Courney McMullen, expressed her grief, revealing she was just 10 minutes away from picking him up when the incident occurred. Shelby County deputies arrested a 16-year-old, a close friend of Antonio, who has been charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. The tragic event has deeply affected Antonio’s family, particularly his sisters, as they struggle with their loss. This case also highlights the concerning issue of gun violence among teens in Memphis.
โI just hate I wasn’t there, and I can’t imagine how my baby felt with me not being there,โ said a heartbroken Mid-South mother. She sat down only with FOX13’s Cierra Jordan a day after her 16-year-old son was shot and killed. Authorities charged another 16-year-old boy with his murder. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/mother-pleads-for-answers-after-teen-son-shot-killed-in-cordova/article_c6e1d1ce-8aef-11ef-9419-833fafd421e1.html
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Crews respond to multiple fires overnight
SUMMARY: Fire crews in Lawrence County responded to two incidents last night. The first was a house fire on Iron City Road reported at 6:15 PM, with no injuries reported. Additionally, firefighters attended a fire at a cotton gin on the 400 block of Rascal Town Road. For more updates on these fires and other breaking news, visit wm.com.
Fire crews in Lawrence County worked to extinguish multiple fires overnight.
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