County responds to Columbus tax collection concerns
Earlier this week, county supervisors voted to increase a fee that is charged to Columbus for collecting taxes inside the city limits.
Archives: 2018
Chris Christie to “set record straight” in new book
NEW YORK — Chris Christie has a book coming out next year and he doesn’t plan on holding back. Hachette Books confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday that the former New Jersey governor’s “Let Me Finish: Trump, the Kushners, Bannon, New Jersey, and the Power of In-Your-Face Politics” is scheduled for next January 29. According to a statement from…
Iconic “Brady Bunch” house for sale
The iconic home used in the opening and closing shots of “The Brady Bunch” is on the market for $1.885 million. Zillow It’s a story … of a house named Brady. The iconic house that belonged to “The Brady Bunch” is now on the market, and buyers that want to own a bit of nostalgia can purchase it for $1.885…
Man slices 27 watermelons in half on stomach for world record
Ashrita Furman, who holds more Guinness World Records than anyone, attempts to set a new record for slicing the most watermelons in half on his own stomach in one minute in New York City, July 17, 2018. Brendan McDermid / REUTERS A New York City man became a real-life “fruit ninja” this week when he sliced 27 watermelons in half…
Search on for relatives after dozens of bodies exhumed in Texas
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A state agency in Texas focused on historic preservation is calling on people to get in touch if they believe one — or more — of their relatives may have been buried in a recently-discovered unmarked cemetery. “If they have any information about the history of the area, they think they have a connection to some…
Veterans helping Houston rebuild after Harvey
Our series “A More Perfect Union” aims to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. In this installment, a small group of military veterans and several dedicated volunteers are helping to rebuild Houston, still recovering from Hurricane Harvey, one home at a time. For Courtney Collum, the opportunity to help displaced Houston…
Injuries reported in blast at Pennsylvania Army depot
The Letterkenny Army Depot in Pennsylvania is seen in this undated photo released by the U.S. Army. U.S. Army LETTERKENNY, Pa. — Authorities say an explosion at an Army depot in Pennsylvania has left some workers injured. Letterkenny Army Depot officials say the blast occurred around 7:15 a.m. Thursday. They posted on social media that the “incident is contained” and…
Six nurses in same hospital unit find out they’re pregnant
Six nurses in Winston-Salem, North Carolina are sharing a serendipitous connection. All of them are pregnant, all of them work at an outpatient oncology clinic at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and all of them found out within months of each other. “It’s meant to be that we’re supposed to share this journey together and it is truly special,”…
Controversial Arizona law dictates who gets frozen embryos after divorce
Ruby Torres always thought about having kids. So when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 she decided to undergo in vitro fertilization. “I wanted to one day become a mom,” Torres said. “I wasn’t sure what was going to happen in my future so I wanted to ensure I had that option and opportunity.” Doctors used her eggs…
“Hurt a pretty lady”: Lawyer charged with sending threats to herself
In this photo provided by the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, Julia Ezell is pictured in a booking photo Tuesday, July 17, 2018, in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office via AP OKLAHOMA CITY — The top lawyer at the Oklahoma State Department of Health already at the center of a controversy over new marijuana rules was charged for allegedly sending…
Powerful tribute to Larry Nassar sex abuse survivors highlights ESPYS
LOS ANGELES — More than 140 survivors of sexual abuse by a former team doctor for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University joined hands on stage to be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the ESPYs. The women who spoke out against the abuse by Larry Nassar stood together Wednesday in a powerful and solemn closing to…
Trump calls Joe Biden his “dream” opponent for 2020
For the first time as president, Donald Trump is holding his Russian counterpart responsible for interfering in the 2016 election. In an exclusive interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor Jeff Glor, the president said he would hold Vladimir Putin accountable because he’s Russia’s leader. Glor also asked him about the 2020 presidential election. Here is a part of their exchange: …
Pop Up Storms; Brutal Heat To End Week.
NAM FORECAST HEAT INDEX FRIDAY AFTERNOON TODAY: Temperatures start in the mid 70s in the morning, and climb into the low 90s this afternoon, with the heat index climbing as high as 105°. Scattered showers are possible in the morning, then scattered thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and evening. Chance of rain around 30%. Temperatures drop to the low to…
Chopper’s wind crumbles tent on Army Reserve base, injuring 22
Last Updated Jul 19, 2018 2:32 AM EDT FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif.– Authorities say 22 soldiers were injured in a tent collapse at a Central California military base Wednesday night. The Fort Hunter Liggett Facebook page says wind from the rotors of an Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter that was landing blew over the tent during a training exercise at a…
Chopper’s wind crumbles tent on Calif. Army base, injuring several
Wind from a helicopter landing at Fort Hunter Liggett in California Wednesday night caused a tent to collapse, injuring at least a dozen people, authorities say. “Accident on post but no reported fatalities,” the base’s Facebook page reports in describing the situaiton. The Greenfield, California fire department tells CBS Monterey, California affiliate KION-TV at least 12 people were in need…
Veteran Police Officers Retire After More Than 30 Years With Louisville Police Department
Clark and Taylor both came to the Louisville Police Department in 1984.
MSU D-Line “Gamewreckers”, Saban Addresses QB Competition
Mississippi State and Alabama endured the third day of SEC Media Days in Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday.
Possible State of Emergency looms over Noxubee County School District
After a brief executive session, the committee was unanimous in moving the motion forward of declaring a state of emergency for Noxubee County Schools.
2 children apparent victims of shark attack off Fire Island in New York
TOWN OF ISLIP, N.Y. — Two children were recovering Wednesday night after officials say they were bitten by a shark off Fire Island, CBS New York reports. The 13-year-old boy was bitten in the water around noon at Atlantique Beach, while the 12-year-old Lola Pollina was bitten around the same time at Sailor Haven Beach. She says the water was so…
Stranger joins elderly widower to celebrate birthday of his late wife
Jim was buying roses and a cake to celebrate the birthday of his wife, who died 5 years earlier. Gregory R. Johnson Gregory R. Johnson saw an elderly man at the supermarket with red roses and a birthday cake in his cart. Thinking he was celebrating a happy occasion, Johnson struck up a conversation, but soon discovered the birthday girl…
Trump on his meeting with Putin, U.S. intelligence and his response to critics
WASHINGTON — In an interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor Jeff Glor, President Trump said he believes U.S. intelligence agencies’ assessment Russia meddled in the 2016 U.S. election. The president’s comments came after he was widely criticized for his press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, in which Mr. Trump appeared to say he had no reason to…
CBS News investigation finds recruiters pay struggling addicts to get high-priced surgery
NEW YORK — A CBS News investigation has uncovered an industry of recruiters taking advantage of struggling addicts. The scheme lures addicts into getting a non-FDA approved Naltrexone implant, which releases medication to block opiate receptors in the brain, which makes it difficult for drug users to feel the effects of opioids. But as “CBS Evening News” anchor Jeff Glor…
Trump says he believes U.S. intel, but declines to say Putin lied
President Trump again expressed confidence in U.S. intelligence agencies and their assessment of Russian interference Wednesday, but declined to say whether he believes Vladimir Putin was lying when he denied Russia was behind the meddling effort. Mr. Trump made the comments in an interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor Jeff Glor at the White House. Mr. Trump said he believes…
Drug roundup rolls across Monroe County, targeting dealers
The sheriff’s department has been on the prowl looking for 41 suspected drug dealers and users.