Street shooting leaves man seriously wounded

11 Alive - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

ATLANTA -- An adult male, walking down Lee Street SW, was shot early Tuesday, apparently by someone in a passing vehicle. It happened on Lee Street near Oakland Lane SW. shortly after 1 a.m. Atlanta Police Night Commander Capt. Tim Peek said the man was swinging a baseball bat as he walked. Police are searching for possible witnesses. The unidentified victim is in serious condition at Grady ...

Conference looks at community health care

Ledger-Enquirer - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

JACKSON, Miss. - Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones, a family physician and epidemiologist whose work focuses on health care equity, will speak Wednesday at an annual Mississippi conference on improving community health care programs.The 6th Empowering Communities for a Healthy Mississippi Conference was opening Tuesday and will continue through Friday at the Jackson Marriott Hotel.Health Department ...

Ga. police increase enforcement patrols for summer

Ledger-Enquirer - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

ATLANTA - Police in Georgia are rolling out increased enforcement patrols as part of their summer safety campaign.The 100 Days of Summer H.E.A.T. campaign is designed to reduce fatal crash counts from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The extra enforcement began Monday and runs through Sept. 2.The Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic, or H.E.A.T., campaign targets the state's ...

Screenwriter hosts movie screening in west Georgia

Ledger-Enquirer - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

CARROLLTON, Ga. - Academy Award-winning screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher is set to host a free screening of his new film "Violet and Daisy" in western Georgia.School spokeswoman Elizabeth Stone says the event is being hosted Friday at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center - about 50 miles west of downtown Atlanta.The film is about a pair of teens fighting crime in New York City and is ...

Black Tuesday Steaks speakers and suitcases

11 Alive - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

ATLANTA -- You might not know, but today is often referred to as "Black Tuesday" by deal bloggers (like myself) as it marks the official kickoff for the big Memorial Day deals. Between today and this Friday, every major deal on the market will be in place, jam-packed with savings. By now you probably know that I detest throwing around the term "Black Friday" when it's ...

Tornado levels Oklahoma town killing at least 51

WSMV-TV - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

(RNN) - At least 51 people have died after a second day of tornadoes twisted through Oklahoma, this time taking aim at the town of Moore, south of Oklahoma City. At least 20 of the dead are children, according to CNN. The death toll is expected to rise as the search continued through the night, the wreckage lit by flood lamps. The National Weather Service described the storm as large and ...

Tea party groups plan IRS protest in Atlanta

Ledger-Enquirer - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

ATLANTA - Tea party groups are planning a protest at the Georgia Capitol over the targeting of conservative groups by the Internal Revenue Service during the 2010 and 2012 elections.It's one of several planned across the country on Tuesday. In Cincinnati, tea party activists will be protesting outside the IRS office that handled group applications for tax-exempt status. IRS officials have ...

Burglar in Cobb County steals silver box ashes of couples infant son

11 Alive - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

MARIETTA, Ga. -- A burglar broke into a couple's Cobb County home Monday morning, stole the usual collection of valuables that burglars usually take, and, sadly, stole much, much more. The burglar also stole a silver box that contains the ashes of the couple's infant son, who died at birth. Monday evening the father, Jody Hughey, through his tears, showed 11Alive's Jon Shirek a ...

10 make finals of National Geographic Bee

11 Alive - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ten young scholars have made it to the finals of the National Geographic Bee, where they'll compete for a $25,000 college scholarship. The preliminary rounds of the national competition were held Monday, narrowing the field of 54 state-level winners to the final 10. The field for Wednesday's finals includes one repeat participant - 14-year-old Neelam Sandhu of ...

Hudson hopes for change of luck against Twins

Atlanta Braves - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Mike Pelfrey will be looking to ride the crest of an up-and-down wave that he's been on since returning from Tommy John surgery to the top again. Tim Hudson will be looking for a change of luck. That's the story from the pitcher's mound as the Twins and Braves get set to meet Tuesday night for a 7:10 p.m. ET start at Turner Field. Pelfrey has had good starts this year as he ...

PRIDE course teaches teens to be safe drivers

WTOC 11 - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

EFFINGHAM CO., GA (WTOC) - The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is trying to keep young people safe behind the wheel. On Monday, they hosted PRIDE, Parents Reducing Injuries and Driver Error. The course is designed to help parents teach their new or soon to be teen drivers what they need to do to be a safe driver. "I know we wont be able to stop every crash," said a traffic ...

Hunter Spouses Club hands out scholarships

WTOC 11 - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - Children and spouses of soldiers are getting some help continuing their education. The Hunter Spouses Club handed out thousands of dollars in scholarships Monday. "This is really taking off the burden of the student loans," said Michael Durkee, Savannah College of Art and Design student. "I think it is a fantastic organization. They are investing in the ...

Man found dead at Atlanta airport www.privateofficer.com

Private Officer News - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Atlanta police are investigating after a man was found dead at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Sunday. Preliminary information is that a male, possibly an employee, was found dead in the seat of a vehicle near the Renaissance Hotel on airport property, Atlanta police spokesman Officer John Chafee said. It appears that the man may have died of natural causes, but the cause of death is ...

Police continue to investigate fatal collision on I-95

WTOC 11 - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

JASPER CO., SC (WTOC) - Police are continuing to investigate a strange death that happened at 6:30 p.m. Sunday on I-95 in Jasper County. According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, a female passenger in the four-door Buick traveling in the left lane of I-95 southbound got out of the car as it was passing a tractor-trailer near mile marker 33. She was struck and killed by the tractor-trailer, ...

Sharks move toward southeast Georgia

WTOC 11 - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

TYBEE ISLAND, GA (WTOC) - According to the shark research website Ocearch, Mary Lee, a 16-foot great white shark, is heading back our way. Mary Lee is about 95 miles off the coast of Savannah and 100 miles from Jacksonville. She has been tracked to southeast Georgia twice before. Genie, a 14-foot shark, is close behind her. Tybee Ocean Rescue says there is no reason to be concerned. ...

Georgian parliament overrules president on judicial reform

Global Times - Monday 20th May, 2013

Further reforms to Georgia's judicial system were signed into law by the parliament's speaker Monday, overriding a presidential veto. "The law will take effect tomorrow (Tuesday)," Parliament Speaker Davit Usupashvili said in signing off on a parliament-approved bill that amends Georgia's 15-member high council of justice in line with recommendations from the Venice ...

A Day in the Life of Tripp Halstead

11 Alive - Monday 20th May, 2013

JEFFERSON, Ga. -- The birds chirp as the sun rises over Jefferson. Inside the home of Stacy Halstead's parents, Tripp lays on the floor, moaning. "I'm sorry you had such a terrible ...

APD Officer injured in collision in Gwinnett Co.

11 Alive - Monday 20th May, 2013

ATLANTA -- An off-duty officer and another vehicle were involved in an accident in Gwinnett County on Monday evening. According to Gwinnett County authorities, the incident happened on I-85 NB at the Beaver Ruin exit. Atlanta Police say the officer is alert, conscious and breathing and that his injuries don't appear to be life-threatening. No further details were immediately ...

Authorities confirm 51 fatalities in Oklahoma tornado at least 20 children per ME

11 Alive - Monday 20th May, 2013

OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok. -- State officials in Oklahoma have confirmed 51 deaths in the wake of a massive tornado. Associated Press said two hospitals reported receiving more than 120 patients, about 70 of them ...

CDC Atlanta pools contaminated with fecal matter

Examiner - Monday 20th May, 2013

School days are winding down, and summer is right around the corner. Kids and families are anxiously awaiting vacation time and swim season with high excitement, but excitement levels aren't the only things running high...the amount of fecal matter in local pools is, ...

Rape alleged at Buckhead high school

11 Alive - Monday 20th May, 2013

North Atlanta High School will be getting a disturbing letter from school officials Tuesday. A female student says she was raped by a male student inside the school. The 17 year old female student reported the incident to school officials on May 9th, a day after she alleged she was raped by a 15 year old male student. School officials said they contacted Atlanta Police after they learned of the ...

President Obama leaves Morehouse grads with encouraging words and advice

11 Alive - Monday 20th May, 2013

US President Barack Obama delivers the commencement address during a ceremony at Morehouse College on May 19, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. AFP PHOTO/Mandel ...