Shipping mania grips Louisville as packages surge this Christmas
Louisville buzzes with constant conveyor belt motion as millions of gifts race through UPS Worldport and FedEx hubs. Worldport handles 1.6 million packages nightly, peaking to 4 million before Christmas, with UPS projecting 36 million deliveries on its busiest day. Despite last season’s hiccups, UPS and FedEx tout on time delivery exceeding 96 percent in December as retailers boost forecasts and holiday staffing to meet spikes. Louisville, though not a national center, benefits from favorable weather and proximity to major shipping routes, mirroring FedEx operations in Memphis.
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Suspect in Vegas crash faced stress from living in car
Lakeisha N. Holloway, 24, from Oregon, told police she was stressed after security guards chased her from parking structures while she slept in her vehicle with her 3 year old daughter. Police say she intentionally drove onto the Las Vegas Strip, killing a woman from Arizona and injuring dozens. Her daughter was unharmed. Holloway was arrested without resistance and cooperated. Investigators are examining her background and possible motive.
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