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Weinstein Company Sale Falls Apart, Again
(CNN)- The Weinstein company is once again in financial straits.
Last week there was a tentative deal to sell the company’s assets for $500 million.
However, the investors involved backed out of the deal.
According to sources linked to the process, the company’s debts were greater than expected.
The studio has not made a comment yet, which previously stated bankruptcy was a possibility.
The Weinstein Company started looking for a buyer after Harvey Weinstein’s sexual harassment scandal broke out.
WEINSTEIN HAS REPEATEDLY DENIED ANY NON-CONSENSUAL SEX.
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Opioids Might Not be Best for Pain Relief
Researchers say opioids are not more effective.
Opioids are not the best treatment for many patients with chronic pain.
That’s according to a year long study of more than 200 veterans being treated for back, hip or knee pain.
It showed opioids were no better at improving pain that interred with walking, working or sleep than other less powerful drugs.
Patients who took opioids were also more likely to have medication relation side effects.
Patients were treated with opioids or non-opioid medications for 12 months.
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The High Price of Senior Citizens who Fall
The medical cost of treating seniors who fall is astronomical.
Another new study reveals the high price of falling down when you’re a senior citizen.
Researchers estimate the costs of treating both deadly and non fatal falls in the U-S reached 50 billion dollars in 2015.
More than half of those expenses were paid for by medicare.
Experts say strategies to prevent falls could lead to a significant reduction in health care spending.
Overall medical spending for fatal falls was 754 million dollars.
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CDC: Opioid Overdose Rates in U.S. Still Increasing
(CNN) – The opioid addiction epidemic sweeping the nation shows no signs of abating.
In fact; according to the Centers for Disease Control it’s getting worse.
The CDC says emergency room visits for suspected opioid overdoses jumped by roughly 30 percent between June 2016 and September 2017.
The largest surge was in the Midwest, which saw an increase of 70%, with a 109% increase in Wisconsin alone.
The CDC says the problem isn’t the number of people addicted to opioids, which has remained consistent, but the lethality of opioids available.
That means drugs like heroin, prescription pain killers, and fentanyl.
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Peyton Manning Sells Stake in Papa Johns
Denver, CO (KUSA) – NFL legend Peyton Manning has sold his stake in 31 Denver-area Papa John’s pizza stores.
The pizza chain says manning will stay on as an official spokesperson and brand ambassador
The former broncos quarterback bought his stake in the locations in 2012 while playing for the Broncos.
The locations were reportedly sold to an existing franchisee that has stores in other major markets.
Meanwhile; Papa John’s ended its NFL sponsorship last month.
Last year; the company blamed low sales numbers on the NFL’s handling of players’ National Anthem protests.
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A Chilly, Windy Thursday
Staying sunny today and Friday with daytime highs ranging from the low 50s to low 60s.
Expect wind gusts over 20mph this morning through the afternoon
Clear skies tonight with lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. There will be freezing all around Friday morning. See the list of warnings below.
Clouds move back in on Saturday with isolated showers Saturday night.
Scattered showers with thunderstorms on Sunday. We’re keeping an eye on the chance for severe weather.
Weekend highs will hit the upper 60s to low 70s with overnight lows in the 40s and 50s.
-Miller Robson
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Freeze Warning from 3/9/2018 2:00 AM to 9:00 AM EST for Webster County, Sumter County, Taylor County, Talbot County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, Stewart County, Muscogee County, Marion County, Schley County.
Freeze Warning from 3/9/2018 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST for Barbour County, Russell County, Lee County, chambers
Freeze Watch from 3/9/2018 2:00 AM to 9:00 AM EST for Troup County.
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Morning Sports Headlines: March 8th
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Amazon Reduces Prime for Medicaid Recipients
(CNN) – Amazon is reducing the price of its prime membership for Medicaid recipients.
The massive online retailer announced Wednesday that recipients will be able to get prime for $5.99 a month.
To qualify for the Medicaid discount; customers must have a valid medicaid card or electronic benefits transfer or EBT card.
There are several Amazon Prime plans to choose from however.
If you’re a student; you can get Prime at $6.49 a month.
There’s Prime video at $8.99 a month, Prime monthly at $12.99 a month and prime yearly at $99.00 a year.
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Amazon’s Alexa is Starting to Scare People
(CNN)- Some Alexa users have reported that their devices have been randomly laughing over the last day.
The unprompted laughter consists of three short “ha” sounds in a female voice that does not resemble Alexa’s normal voice.
One Twitter user even reported an Amazon Echo that began listing the names of local funeral homes and cemeteries without prompting.
Amazon says it is aware of the issue and working to fix it.
The company did not say what is causing the problem or how many users are experiencing it.
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How are Your Vitamin D Levels
Vitamin D appears to fight certain cancers. In Your Health Minute, Higher levels of vitamin d might be linked to a lower risk of cancer. That’s according to a new study of 30 thousand Japanese adults. It showed people with the highest vitamin d levels were 20 percent less likely to develop cancer than those with the lowest levels. High...
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Maximum Strength Bacitracin Plus Ointment with Lidocaine Recalled
Maximum Strength Bacitracin Plus Ointment with Lidocaine is being recalled due to a failure to meet the child resistant closure requirement.
It’s a violation of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
The lidocaine in the ointment poses a risk of poisoning to young children if they put it on their skin or ingest it.
More than 500,000 tubes have been sold in the United States.
Customers should immediately place the ointment out of the reach of children and contact United Exchange for a full refund.
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Taking Extra Doses of Tylenol is Dangerous
Doctors warning patients not to take extra doses of acetaminophen. In Your Health Minute, A warning about taking too much acetaminophen. A new study finds about 6 percent of people who use acetaminophen for at least a week, take more than the recommended dosage. The risk was even higher during the winter because many over of the counter...
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Sneak Peek: “Champions”
“Champions” is from executive producer Mindy Kaling and stars Anders Holm.
It’s about a former baseball star who runs a Brooklyn gym with his younger brother and finds himself surprised by the arrival of a one-time high school fling.
She’s there to drop off the son he never knew he had- a gay 15 year old who’s aspiring to star on Broadway.
Kaling appears in the first episode as the mom dropping off her son with his estranged dad.
“Champions” debuts at 9:30 Eastern tonight right after “Will and Grace”.
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Chambers County Sheriff’s Office Made 30 Arrests, Seize Drugs & Guns
A press release sent to WLTZ Thursday morning shows the Chambers County Sheriff’s office arresting 30 people and executing 41 warrants over the past 8 days.
These warrants have ranged from felony Trafficking Marijuana to Failure to appear warrants for traffic violations.
Deputies have located over four pounds of Marijuana, 100 grams of Methamphetamine, and small amounts of Cocaine, and prescription pills. A firearm that the serial number was removed and other personal weapons were located on individuals arrested.
The following is a list of the arrest from the last eight days.
1- Betty Teel 46, of Valley
Failure to Appear – Unlawful possession of a controlled substance
2- Sidney Johnson 42, of Fort Mitchell
Failure to Appear – Improper Tag
Failure to Appear – Driving Suspended
3- David Tillis 57, Wadley
Probation Violation
4- Robert Johns 27, of Lanett
Failure to Pay – Theft of Property 3rd
6- John Askew 36, of Lanett
Probation Violation
7- Hannah McDaniel 28, of Valley
Grand Jury Indictment – Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substance
8- Latasha Preston 48, of College Park, GA
Trafficking Marijuana, and
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
9- David Jones 33, of Jonesboro, GA
Trafficking Marijuana, and
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
10-Jeffery Duncan 29, of Brighton
Sex Offender Registry Notification Act x2
Sex Abuse of a child less than 12 years of age
11-Marvin Walker 26, of Lanett
Failure to Appear: Move Over Law
12-James Norred 50, of Roanoke
Unlawful Possession of controlled substance
13-Cedric Ricks 53, of Opelika
Fugitive From Justice
14-Kenneth Cooper 49, of Valley
x4 Court Order
15-Travis Crumedy 26, of Atlanta GA
Possession of Marijuana 2nd
16-Brandon Casey 35, Slidell LA
Alteration of Manufacturers Numbers of a Firearm
Pistol Without a Permit
Possession of Brass Knuckles
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
17 – Matthew Vo, 35 of Atlanta
Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (Meth)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
18 -James Norred 50, of Roanoke
Possession of Marijuana 2nd
19 – Jerome Ballard 37, of Lanett
Failure to Pay: Domestic Violence 3rd
20 -Micah Miles 24, of Five Points
Possession of Marijuana 2nd
21 – Willis Quick 45, of Greer, SC
Possession of Marijuana 2nd
22 -Laura Marchman 25, of Valley
Probation Violation
23 -Jim Woodard 48, of Lafayette
Sex Abuse Child Less Than 12 years old x10
24 -Gregory Potts 56, of Lanett
Unlawful Distributing Control Substance
25 -Michael Marable 27, of Lanett
Failure to Appear-Driving while Suspended
26 -Trenedy turner 44, of Lanett
Probation Violation, and
Failure to Pay-Negotiating Worthless Negotiable Instrument
27 -Kevin Lashley 18, of Lafayette
Failure to Appear-operating vehicle without Insurance
28 -Key Pruitt 30, of Lanett
Failure to Pay-Child Support x3
29 -Robert Threadgill 36, Valley
Sex Offender Registration Notification Act
30 -Mallory Pike 31, of Lanett
Failure to Pay-Speed
31 -Joseph Floyd 37, of Lanett
Theft of Property 4th
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Harris County Lynching Victim from 1947 Honored This Weekend
ONE Harris County is partnering with The Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project at Northeastern University School of Law and the family of Henry “Peg” Gilbert to organize a commemoration to honor the life and legacy of Gilbert.
Based on “Hope in the Cities” in Richmond, Va., and the Troup County Racial Trust Building Initiative, ONE Harris County is made up of citizens coming together to build trust between one another and bridge the gaps that create racial and cultural barriers between us.
The event will also re-dedicate the gravestone markers for Gilbert and his wife Mae Henry Davenport Gilbert.
On May 4th, 1947, Gus Davidson accidentally hit a calf in Troup County.
The calf belonged to Olin Sands who confronted Davidson.
According to Davidson, Sands pulled a gun on him and he shot in self-defense.
The shooting took place near the Union Springs Baptist Church where Gilbert was a deacon. Davidson fled.
Officers from Troup and Harris counties and a group of people, searched for Davidson and in the process terrorized the African American community.
W.H. Buchanan, Chief of Harris County Police, arrested Gilbert, a 42-year-old prosperous farmer who worked about 100 acres of his own land.
He was married with four daughters.
On May 10th, descendants of the Gilbert family will be joined by members of the community to recognize this injustice.
A civil rights marker and a new gravestone will be unveiled.
WHO: ONE Harris County and The Civil Rights & Restorative Justice Project at Northeastern University School of Law
WHAT: 1947 Harris County Lynching Victim Honored & Civil Rights Marker and a new gravestone will be unveiled
WHEN: Saturday, March 10th at 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Union Springs Methodist Church, Jones Crossroads, 6710 Whitesville Road, West Point, Georgia 31833
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Getting Warmer, Rain Coming
After a very cold start this morning, temps will start to rebound as we head into the weekend.
Highs this afternoon will warm up to the upper 50s to mid 60s under sunny skies.
Clear and not as cold tonight with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s.
Clouds move in Saturday ahead of a front that could produce isolated showers Saturday night.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms on Sunday. Keeping an eye out on the potential for severe weather.
Weekend highs will be in the upper 60s to low 70s. Lows will be in the 40s and 50s.
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Volkswagen to Stop Burning Coal to Build Cars
(CNN) – Thursday Volkswagen announced a move to combat climate change not in how its cars use fuel, but how the company makes its cars.
Europe’s biggest automaker said it will stop using coal to power its assembly plant in Wolfsburg, Germany.
The company will spend $494 million to modernize two power stations there.
The plan is for the both stations to use natural gas instead of coal by 2022.
Volkswagen is also boosting production of electric cars.
The environmentally friendly moves come as the company deals with fallout from its global diesel scandal.
Volkswagen admitted in 2015 it rigged engines to cheat on emissions tests.
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Ford Wants in on The Drone Business
(CNN) – More than a century after ford began selling cars, the automaker now wants to take to the sky.
In a Wednesday blog post, the company revealed that it has a team in Silicon Valley researching drone development.
It’s all part of Ford’s push to transition into a mobility company, using all modes of transportation from cars to bikes, and now drones.
Ford’s top drone scientist says the company hasn’t yet determined specifically how it will incorporate drones into its business.
The company is also working with federal regulators.
Ford is the only automaker to sit on the FAA’s aviation rule-making committee.
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