Survivors of storms thankful for Christmas in Tennessee and beyond
Dozens of homes were destroyed or damaged as unseasonably warm weather spawned deadly tornadoes across Tennessee Mississippi Alabama and Georgia. At least 14 people were killed including seven in Mississippi and six in Tennessee. rescue teams searched ruined neighborhoods as Red Cross volunteers distributed toys to storm victims and governors declared emergencies amid ongoing flood warnings.
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Columbia Police Department
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Greg Flynn
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Santa helper survives car blaze as Alpine fire crews respond
A man dressed as Santa, Steven Macey, had his car overheat and burn near Alpine on Christmas morning. Lone Peak Fire units extinguished the fire with no injuries, and Macey received a ride from Battalion Chief Joseph McRae. The car was destroyed, but Santa remained unharmed.
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Santa
Salt Lake City
Santa Claus
Utah
Steven Macey
Lone Peak
Joseph McRae
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Nick
McRae
Alpine
Santa rescuer enjoys Christmas aid voyage tale
In Denton a Santa helper named Macey delivered gifts then was picked up from an Alpine home as McRae noted his holiday work and satisfaction. Across town police investigated bomb threats mailed to Denton Bible Church and St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. no incidents occurred and extra security was used. In Old Bridge a 7 year old touched an Elf on the Shelf and phoned 9 1 1. The mother reported tears and the officer relayed Isabella apologized and said she will not call 9 1 1 again.
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Denton
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St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
Old Bridge
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Isabelle LaPeruta
Wnbc-Tv
9-1-1
Lynanne
Isabella
Latino lawmakers push USDA for civil rights action in New Mexico
Latino members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus press USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack for concrete steps addressing civil rights violations and discrimination allegations. They cite a 2013 Forest Service review in NM and CO and seek details, but USDA says ongoing litigation blocks full disclosure in grazing permits and farm loan cases in New Mexico.
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Albuquerque
N.M
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Agriculture
Tom Vilsack
US Forest Service
New Mexico
Colorado
USDA
Michelle Lujan Grisham
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