Former elementary teacher gets 11 years in prison
Lloyd Sperry, 49, of Clovis, was sentenced by State District Judge Robert Brack to 11 years in prison and five years probation after pleading guilty to sexually molesting nine girls from Zia Elementary School over four months last winter. The judge ordered custody by the state Corrections Department.
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Howard K. Smith Dies at Bethesda. Veteran Newsman Shaped TV Journalism
Howard K. Smith, renowned CBS ABC NBC correspondent and anchor, died at his Bethesda home. A war reporter for Murrow's band, he later led TV news programs including Scope and The ABC Evening News. His career spanned World War II through 1970s politics, with books and films marking his legacy. Survivors include his wife Benedicte, a daughter, a son, and three grandchildren.
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Crematory Scandal Expands as Death Toll Climbs in Georgia
The new body count reaches 139, with remains from five concrete vaults and two pits. Officials say bodies are intermingled and in varying conditions, some weeks old, others decayed for over a decade, amid allegations of improper handling and cremations not performed.
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Walker County
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Marsh
Ray
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Wilson
Tri-State
Dewayne Wilson
Georgia
Tennessee
Alabama
Atlanta
Snow
Georgia Emergency Management Agency
Roy Barnes
Jane Peeples
Julian Peeples
Dalton
Character Counts seminar to aid Roswell businesses
The New Mexico Department of Labor partners with the Roswell Chamber of Commerce and Roswell Hispano Chamber to run a two day Character Counts seminar for owners, staff, and managers with under 50 employees. Sessions cover ethical decision making and appropriate language. The $10 per person program runs March 4 1 to 5 p.m. and March 5 8 a.m. to noon at the Roswell Chamber Conference Room 131 W 2nd Street. Registration closes February 28. Call 623-5695 for details.
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Roswell
Two Hispanic suspects sought in Allsups robbery
Police describe two unidentified Hispanic males in their 20s as suspects in an armed robbery at Allsups, 2505 W Second St, with details: 5 feet 10 inches tall and shaven heads. Also noted are a burglary on North Davis Avenue with $1,300 in tools stolen and other local incidents including vehicle damage and a Buick Skylark theft.
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Bingaman Highlights NM State Visit and Local Events
U S senator Bingaman continues his New Mexico itinerary with a Las Cruces town hall at New Mexico State University and meetings with the Border Health Commission and health care community. Albuquerque Chamber lunch honors him at noon, followed by a New Mexico First dinner recognizing the group’s work.
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