Death

August 4, 2011

Foley Man Killed in Accident

One man was killed and another two injured in a tragic accident occurring on emile outside of Foley on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Fredrick O. Barlow, aged forty-seven and of Foley, Alabama, was killed when his 1991 Pontiac Bonneville left the roadway and struck a utility pole. Investigators arrived pronouncing (...) MORE

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July 12, 2011

‘Caylee’s Law’ to be Entertained by TN Lawmakers

In lieu of the tragic death of Caylee Anthony preceding her mother’s highly publicized case, lawmakers in Tennessee and across the nation are moved to make some changes. In what appears to be as much as a revolt against Anthony’s verdict as a memorial for her lost daughter, petitioners from (...) MORE

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June 28, 2011

Motorcycle Collides with Big Rig

In the grand scheme of all that inhabits the road, most would probably agree that motorcycles are by far the most vulnerable vehicle. Most would also contend that motorcyclists as well as those who share the road with them should exercise extreme caution. Thus, the idea of a lackadaisical meeting (...) MORE

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June 2, 2011

Katrina Survivors Killed in Horrific Accident

“I keep telling everybody it’s in God hands…I’ve got to believe all of my babies are in God’s hands.” So spoke Joan Willis, a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother living in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Still mourning the death of her daughter and three grandchildren, Willis offered reporters words of courage and endearment. (...) MORE

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June 2, 2011

Highway Patrolman Killed in Deadly Motorcycle Escort

There is a time for work, and there is a time for play; however, always must we remain attentive on the road. On May 7, 2011, Tennessee Highway Patrolman Andrew Wall and another trooper were escorting U.S. AirForce Thunderbird pilots to the Smyrna Air Show. The negligence of another driver (...) MORE

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July 27, 2010

Fatal Pit Bull Attack

On July 20, 2010, 71-year-old William Parker was attacked by two angry pit bulls near the intersection of Poplar and Manassas in Memphis, Tennessee. Parker was walking through a field that he and his neighbors frequently used as a shortcut from Manassas to Poplar en route to a convenience store (...) MORE

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March 7, 2010

Teenagers and Alcohol, Deadly Car Crashes During Spring Break

Consumption of Alcohol contributes to 60% of all teen deaths involving car accidents. In the United States, almost 3 million people age 12-20 abuse or are dependent on alcohol. Teenagers caught drinking are usually caught during prom night, graduation and spring break. Eight teens die daily in alcohol related vehicle (...) MORE

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December 27, 2009

Seat Belts/Miley Cyrus

Every hour, at least one person in this country dies because he or she did not buckle up. Failure to use seat belts contributes to more fatalities than any other single traffic safety-related behavior. • Seat belts save lives everyday: Seat belts are the most effective safety devices in vehicles (...) MORE

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December 14, 2009

UPDATE-DEADLY CRASH WALNUT GROVE ROAD-SHELBY COUNTY-Houston High School Students-12/14/09

Two Houston High students heading east on Walnut Grove in a Camaro just east of Houston Levy lost control after passing and skidded into opposing lane of traffic into an SUV. Kimberly Smith the driver of the SUV is reported to be in stable condition at the Baptist Hospital. Shantwan (...) MORE

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December 14, 2009

Fatal Crash Walnut Grove – Shelby County-12.14.09 .

Shelby County Sheriff’s department authorities are working a fatal crash along Walnut Grove just west of Houston Levee. Traffic diverted.  Officials said two vehicles were involved in the crash just before 7:00 a.m. One person was pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck. Others may have been airflighted to (...) MORE

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