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Mother outraged after she says son attacked by former Mississippi middle school coach
SUMMARY: A former assistant PE coach at Horn Lake Middle School, Z. Titris Jones, has been removed from his position after a mother accused him of assaulting her 12-year-old son, Messiah Owens. The mother claims to have footage showing Jones forcibly taking Owens under the bleachers, where the child alleges he was punched multiple times. The incident was reportedly witnessed by other coaches. The mother intends to press charges and has removed her child from the school. Jones denies the allegations and declined to comment further when approached by reporters. The school district has not yet issued a statement.
A DeSoto County mother is outraged after she said a former assistant P.E. coach assaulted her 12-year-old son at Horn Lake Middle School in Mississippi.
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2 critically injured in Lawrence County crash, vehicle fire
SUMMARY: A head-on crash in Lawrence County last night resulted in two individuals being hospitalized. Fire rescue crews responded to the scene on Buffalo Road near Valley Road, where the occupants of one vehicle were severely pinned and the car was engulfed in flames. Medical helicopters were deployed to transport the victims to different hospitals for treatment. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is currently investigating the incident.
Two people were flown to trauma centers Friday night following a collision in Lawrence County that sparked a vehicle fire.
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Saturday WX 10/12/24: Sunshine continues and temperatures rise for a Big Orange Saturday!
SUMMARY: Good Saturday morning, East Tennessee! Start the day with temperatures in the 40s and some fogโtake care if you’re heading out. As the sun rises, expect a beautiful day with highs in the mid to upper 70s and plenty of sunshine. Later, for the game against Florida at 7:00 p.m., temperatures will be in the lower 70s, cooling down to the upper 50s by the end. Be sure to bring a jacket if you’ll be out late. Enjoy the weekend, but note that cooler temperatures are on the way next week!
We’re still under the influence of high pressure and rising temps to the upper 70s.
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Shooting investigation underway on Vultee Boulevard
SUMMARY: Breaking news reports indicate a shooting occurred overnight at a home on FY Boulevard in Hermitage. Dispatch received the call shortly after 11:30 PM on Friday. A witness reported hearing gunshots and observed police entering the residence with flashbangs. Authorities are working to gather more information on the incident.
An investigation is underway after a reported shooting overnight.
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