Louisiana floods leave thousands homeless and ten dead
Governor John Bel Edwards announced at a news conference with FEMA chief Craig Fugate that the historic disaster has damaged about 40,000 homes and killed 10 people. He said more than 20,000 to 30,000 residents have been rescued as about 2 feet of rain drenched the southern part of the state over 48 hours. Downstream flooding and ongoing search and rescue were warned as officials work to count missing persons.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
John Bel Edwards
FEMA
Craig Fugate
Autopsy details tied to River Park Towers death case
Three years in prison plus five years of community control for Fults-Ganey under felony murder rule for driving Morrison to River Park Towers during a planned robbery. Morrison and others planned a May 26 heist. the trio allegedly met May 25. A third person, not yet charged, picked the target. Fults-Ganey waited outside then went to a bar before reporting to police. Mengesha Mnat and Mikias Geberezgiahier were indicted later. Mnat faces tampering with evidence and obstruction charges related to Morrison’s death. Geberezgiahier faces felonious assault and receiving stolen property. Both have not appeared in court. further charges possible as investigation continues.
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Fults-Ganey
Morrison
River Park Towers
River Park
Pults-Ganey
Athens
Fults- Ganey
Mengesha Mnat
McLain
Virginia
Mikias H. Geberezgiahier
Washington D.C
Athens County
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Mnat
Maat
Resi
REACH program moves to former Nelsonville York school
REACH expanded by relocating to the former Nelsonville York school, closed in 2010, to provide an environment closer to a traditional school setting. Staff describe benefits for autistic and struggling students, with classrooms, sensory room, art room, gym, counseling spaces, and a time-out room for safety. Programs include equine therapy, music and pet therapy, and health management by Live Health Appalachia, targeting a gradual return to public school. Located at 14455 Kimberly Road, contact 740-753-9656.
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Tuttle
Natural Freedoms
Albany
Bucky
Brodie
Parry
REACH
Kimberly Road
Hayes proposes Ohio hemp and marijuana allotments with county shares
A draft plan by Hayes would tax retail marijuana at 10 percent with proceeds split among counties high schools state general fund and potential property tax relief. Eligible recipients include small farmers under 100000 adjusted gross income while corporations get nothing. Industrial hemp would be legalized and regulated by the state agriculture department. Hayes plans statewide outreach and internet fundraising over two years with farm groups and economic officials.
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Hayes
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Ing
State General Fund
Commission
Lenny Eliason
Eliason
Ohio
Chris Chmiel
County Commissioners Association of Ohio
Obituaries for Hudnall and French with services in West Virginia and Ohio
Albany and Athens obituaries report Willard E Hudnall Sr 77 of Albany died Aug 2 2016. Survived by many children grandchildren and siblings with services at Bigony Jordan Funeral Home Albany and burial in Haning Cemetery. Marie A French 89 of Athens died Aug 15 2016 a former Ohio University cook with graveside rites at New Marshfield Cemetery and arrangements by Bigony Jordan Funeral Home.
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Albany
Willard E. Hudnall Sr
Ernest and
Desta Lenora McNutt Hudnall
Sharon
Wayne Williams
Charleston
W.va
Linda
Rebecca
Danny Smith
Yawkey
Faith
Tim Welch
Millfield
Abbigail
Jimmy
May
Samuel
Karen) Hudnall
Griffithville
West Virginia
Mick Hudnall
Opal Sharp
Gloria King
Joan King
Glenna Wade
Charlotte Hudnall
Addie Hudnall
Edna King
Becky Hudnall
Linda Cooper Hudnall
Willard Jr
Timothy
Thomas
Howard
Robert
Alfred
David
Lenora Hudnall
Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home
Jim Stewart
Haning
Bigonyjordanfuneralhome.com
Athens
Marie A. French
Meigs County
Lydia Douglas
Frank Cain
Cook
Ohio University
VFW Ladies Auxiliary
Marie
Larry Gene
Monna
Gene Parker French
Dawn Marie Moore
Eric French
Maggie Tabler
Dena Powell
Ted Cain
Paul Cain
Don Cain
Mildred Cain
New Marshfield Cemetery
Georganne Thomas
Bigony- Jordan Funeral Home
Ohio Lottery Tuesday Picks
Day Pick 3 numbers 6 7 5 Day Pick 4 numbers 1 3 0 3 Night Pick 3 numbers 4 8 6 Night Pick 4 numbers 8 7 6 2 Rolling Cash 5 numbers 4 8 9 16 31
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Rolling Cash
Palestinian teen dies in West Bank clash near Hebron
The Palestinian Health Ministry says 17 year old Mohammed Abu Hashhash died as clashes erupted while Israeli forces searched Faw war refugee camp for weapons. Dozens of Palestinians were wounded, with Red Crescent confirming many injuries. Israel reports most Palestinians killed identified as attackers since September.
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Kk.ballah
West Bank
Palestinian Ministry of Health
Hebron
Mohammed Abu Hashhash
Fawwar
Amon al- Bayed
Palestinian Red Crescent
Israel
Youth power pull energizes Athens County Fair junior entries
Youth contestants charged toward the tractor as they awaited their turn in the power pull. The Athens County Fair draws 800 to 1,200 junior participants, with exhibits in the junior fair building showcasing projects and ribboned displays. The event cost $1 per contestant and highlights strong youth involvement through the junior fair board and committees.
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Llewellyn
Athens County
Junior Fair Board
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Prairieville
Nelsonville York School
Jamie Tuttle
Schneider
Schneiderjobs
Schneidere
Stators
TV and
Interne
Timi Pricing
Starz
Willard Hudnall Sr
Marie French
Ohio Lottery
Medicare
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