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Warren Buffett Offers Big Money for Bracket Challenge

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(CNN) – Billionaire Warren Buffett is offering a huge annual prize for his March Madness bracket challenge.

It’s the time of year again for college basketball teams to earn bids for the NCAA tournament.

Buffett says an employee at his company, Berkshire Hathaway, will get $1 million a year for life if they come up with the perfect bracket.

But Buffett’s not stopping there.

He told CNBC that if a team from his home state of Nebraska wins the national title, he’ll up the prize to $2 million.

Berkshire Hathaway employees don’t have to get the perfect bracket to bring home some extra cash.

Buffett gives $100,000 to whoever can keep their bracket intact the longest.

He first held the bracket competition in 2014 with a grand prize of $1 billion.

No one won.


Tim Mcgraw Collapses During Ireland Concert

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(CNN) – Country star Tim McGraw collapsed during a performance over the weekend.

McGraw cut his set short following the incident at a show in Dublin, Ireland.

After about 20 minutes, McGraw’s wife, fellow country star Faith Hill, went on stage to inform concertgoers what happened;
saying he was dehydrated and wouldn’t be able to finish the show.

McGraw and Hill will kick off a 29-city U.S. tour in Richmond, Virginia, on May 31st.

2nd U.S. Fertility Clinic has Freezer Failure

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(CNN) – A second fertility center is reporting a malfunction that jeopardized embryos.

The Pacific Fertility Center in San Francisco says a cyro-storage tank lost liquid nitrogen on march 4th, and the eggs and embryos inside may no longer be viable.

The center is contacting patients about the malfunction.

That same weekend, university hospitals fertility clinic in Cleveland experienced a similar, unrelated incident.

Temperatures in a freezer dropped compromising about 2,000 eggs and embryos.

Judge Rules Grandson Gets Charles Manson’s Body

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(CNN) – Charles Manson’s remains will go to a man who claims to be his grandson.

A court in Kern County, California, made the decision Monday, about four months after Manson’s death.

Three other people fought for the custody of his remains, including two alleged sons and a friend who claimed to have his will.

The cult leader’s body has been kept on ice at an undisclosed location since his death.

The alleged grandson, Jason Freeman, says he wants to cremate the body.

But the other plaintiffs could still challenge the court ruling, which could delay the handover of the body.

Manson died at a hospital in Bakersfield at the age of 83.

He had spent 46-years in prison, for his role in an infamous murder spree that left seven people dead in 1969.

Sneak Peek: “Rise”

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(NBC News) Rosie Perez and Josh Radnor play teachers at odds after he takes over a high school theater department, despite minimal experience, in NBC’s new drama “Rise”.

“To use a football metaphor, he does a Hail Mary and he tries to switch up his life,” said Randier.

The move jump-starts the stalled career of Radnor’s character, Lou, but his ideas are a tough sell.

“Even though she has to swallow that bitter pill of being passed over for the job that should have been hers, she stays because of the kids,” said Perez.

The show is similar to “Friday Night Lights” and “Parenthood,” which also came from “Rise” creator Jason Katims.

Katims put “Moana” star Auli’i Cravalho and Damon Gillespie alongside his more experienced cast members, working together to help “Rise” do just that.

“Rise” premieres Tuesday at 10 p.m. on NBC.

New on DVD/Blu-Ray

Which City is Healthiest

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Is your city good for your well being?

In Your Health Minute,

 

Naples, Florida is the happiest and healthiest city in the U-S.

That’s according to the latest community well being index from Gallup-Sharecare.

Naples took the number one spot followed by Barnstable, Massachusetts and Boulder , Colorado.

Fort Smith, Arkansas came in last.

The rankings are based on financial stability, community safety, supportive relationships and physical health.

 

Five states account for 17 of the top 25 well-being communities — including California, Florida, Colorado, North Carolina and Virginia.

 

Exposure to Lead could Cause Heart Attacks

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Older Americans exposed to lead when they were younger, more likely to have heart disease.

In Your Health Minute,

 

A history of lead exposure may be linked to more than a quarter of a million deaths from heart disease each year.

Canadian scientists studied over 14-thousand older adults exposed to lead-based paints or other products before they were banned.

People with high blood levels had a 70 percent greater risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than those with lower levels.

People with higher lead exposure were 37-percent more likely to die prematurely from any cause.

Lead exposure is much lower today because of regulations banning the use of lead in petrol, paints and other products.

 


Kay and Dicky Saunders Named as the 2018 Event Chair for Dancing Stars of Columbus

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COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, March 12, 2018 – Kay and Dicky Saunders are named as the 2018 Event Chair for Dancing Stars of Columbus.

“This is my tenth year with Dancing Stars of Columbus”, added Kay Saunders. “And I love working with the event because I know how important it to raise money and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association. I hope by attending our event more people will be motivated to get involved with the Alzheimer’s Association by volunteering, forming a Walk to End Alzheimer’s team or agreeing to be a Star in the future”.

Dancing Stars of Columbus is an event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. Twelve Columbus area business leaders and philanthropists raise money by gaining votes in a one-night gala dance competition. Supporters can vote online for their favorite dancer prior to the event.

“We could not be more thrilled and lucky to have Kay and Dicky Saunders as our chairs this year for Dancing Stars of Columbus”, added Ally Barnett, manager, Dancing Stars of Columbus. “Kay danced in 2008 and since then he has been an instrumental volunteer and champion for our organization and believes in our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s disease”.

Dancing Stars of Columbus will take place on Friday, April 20, 2018 at the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center in Columbus, Georgia.  In 2017, Dancing Stars of Columbus raised more than $369,000. People’s choice award winners, the contestants that raised the most money were Columbus resident Chris Bowick and professional dancer Maria Burnely.

In the United States, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth-leading cause of death in and the only disease among the top 10 causes that cannot be cured, prevented or even slowed. Additionally, more than 15 million family and friends provide care to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

You can vote online for your favorite dancer at dancingstarsofcolumbus.com. Tables and tickets to the event are also available. Or you can contact Ally Barnett, event manager at abarnett@alz.org or call 706-256-0361

Alzheimer’s Association®

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support.  Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.

Cold Air Lingers

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One pretty cold night this week is in the books; a couple more are set to come.   That said, at least the wind wasn’t a factor today.   Regardless, if you’re headed outdoors this evening, you’ll still need a jacket with temperatures falling off into the 40s shortly after 9pm this evening.   A frost and a freeze is likely again outside of the larger towns.

Milder weather returns Thursday afternoon with some showers on the docket for St Patrick’s Day.  If you’re reveling in the festivities, plan on some wet weather gear.    Enjoy!

Bulldog Track & Field Earns Two National Individual Awards

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Georgia track and field senior Keturah Orji and head coach Petros Kyprianou have earned U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Association (USTFCCCA) national indoor awards, according to an announcement on Tuesday.

Orji was named the National Women’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Year and Kyprianou was honored as the National Women’s Indoor Coach of the Year following the Lady Bulldogs’ historic run to the 2018 NCAA indoor team title.

Orji has now earned the National Women’s Field Athlete of the Year three times after garnering the 2017 indoor honor and the 2016 outdoor honor.  This is the fifth straight time a Lady Bulldogs has been named the National Women’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Year after Kendell Williams brought the accolade home to Athens from 2014-16.

In his third year as the Bulldogs’ head coach, Kyprianou was also named the 2017 National Women’s Indoor Coach of the Year as well as the 2014 and 2015 National Women’s Indoor Assistant Coach of the Year during his days as a Georgia assistant.

Orji, a native of Mount Olive, N.J., won her third consecutive NCAA indoor triple jump title and her sixth national championship in the event overall over the weekend. She also finished as the runner-up to teammate Kate Hall in the long jump just days after Orji took fifth in the triple at the IAAF World Championships in Birmingham, U.K. Orji’s winning mark of 46 feet, 10 inches at NCAAs was the eighth-best jump in collegiate history, giving her the top eight spots on the list. In addition, Orji captured her seventh Southeastern Conference triple jump title during the indoor season.

Kyprianou, who is in his 10th year with the program, led the Georgia women to their first national championship in school history after scoring a school record 61 points at the NCAA Indoor Championships.  This complements four other top-three indoor finishes for the women’s program since 2014, including the Lady Bulldogs’ second-place showing in 2017.  Kyprianou coached Orji and Hall to NCAA individual titles, Orji to an American record in the triple and true freshman Tara Davis to a World Junior record in the 60-meter hurdles in 2018.  In addition, his women’s team set eight school records during the indoor season.

Georgia kicks off its outdoor campaign this weekend in Atlanta at the Yellow Jacket Invitational on March 16-17.

Auburn University’s Pharmacy School Training & Educating First Responders, Students and the Community on the Opioid Crisis

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The opioid epidemic is real and Auburn University’s Pharmacy School wants to get ahead of the problem.

They are training and providing education to not only their students but also to the community and first responders.

They’re training them on how to use an overdose reversal medication as well as provide education and awareness of the dangers of opioid usage.

It’s their Naloxone Rapid Response Program.

“We are trying to be proactive and prepared if there is an emergency that happens on Auburn University campus or community. We aren’t just training people on campus, but also police and fire so they are able to respond,” said Dr. Kimberly Braxton Lloyd, Assistant Dean in the school’s Department of Pharmacy Health Services.

100 first responders learning how to recognize an overdose and administer naloxone to prevent death.

The program also provides the “anti o-d” drug to them so it’s handy in their patrol cars or on board their fire truck.

“It’s an epidemic across the United States, but its creeping into Alabama. We aren’t immune to the problem. We have areas of Alabama with significant problem of overdose such as Jefferson County,” said Dr. Braxton Lloyd.

Pharmacy students also taught about opioid abuse and how to give naloxone to someone who is overdosing.

“We are trying to get students on campus, so they can use naloxone and be able to respond if they see an emergency,” said Dr. Braxton Lloyd.

Auburn University students learning about their own medications; how to take them responsibly, now that they are independent.

Also, tips on how to recognize and react to drug emergencies.

“Our goal is to have as many people knowledge and prepared and equipped to respond to the emergency of the opioid rise in this area,” said Dr. Braxton Lloyd.

Opelika Police Looking For Two People Attempting to Use Countefeit Money at Petco

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Opelika Police looking for two people who attempted to purchase items using counterfeit money at the Petco in Tiger Town.

Suspect #1 is described as a black male. He is approximately 5’06” tall and weighs approximately 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a grey and white jacket and he has facial hair.

Suspect #2 is described as a black female. She is approximately 5’05” tall and weighs approximately 125 pounds. She was last seen wearing a blue denim shirt and striped pants.

If anyone recognizes either suspect, please notify the Opelika Police Department’s Investigative Services Division at (334) 705-5220. You may also call our Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. You may remain anonymous if you choose.

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Cool Wednesday, Warmer Thursday Through the Weekend

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Sunny today with highs in the low to upper 50s to around 60. Breezy at times.

Clear and cold tonight with temperatures in the low to mid 30s. A full list of Warnings, Watches, and Advisories are pictured below.

Sunshine Thursday with highs in the low to mid 60s.

Warming up to the 70s Friday through the weekend with nightly lows in the 50s.

Scattered showers with some thunderstorms are possible on Saturday.

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Stephen Hawking Passes Away at Age 76

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(CNN) – Acclaimed British physicist Stephen Hawking has died at 76-years-old.

Widely considered the world’s greatest living scientist, Hawking was widely known both in scientific circles and popular culture.

He worked with fellow physicist Roger Penrose to theorize space and time began with the big bang and will end in black holes.

Hawking’s landmark book “A Brief History of Time” explaining astrophysics in lay terms has sold more than ten million copies.

He has lived with ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease since 1963.

Hawking spent much of his life confined to a wheelchair and relying on a speech synthesizer to speak for him.

He lent that identifiable computerized voice to guest star as himself on several episodes of “The Simpsons” and also appeared on “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”

Hawking told CNN in 2008 he believes if human-kind can avoid disaster on earth for the next 200 years or so, it would be best to learn to live in space.

Stephen Hawking leaves behind three children and three grandchildren.

Travel Apps Make Travel Easier

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Tech guru PC Mike Wendland looks at apps that will help you do everything from booking your trip, to packing, and even sharing your experience while you’re there.

Eufaula Police Conduct Random Searches on their School Campuses for Guns and Drugs

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Worries over school safety have Eufaula police being much more active on campus. Sweeps for guns and drugs happening on all campuses.

The increased number of surprise sweeps means more students arrested, mostly, so far, for weed, not weapons.

The police sweeps at Eufaula schools net thirteen arrests for drug possession.

A Eufaula high school student busted Wednesday for bringing marijuana to school.

No guns found so far and police say that’s good news. But, want everyone to know, more sweeps are on the way, and any illegal firearms or drugs on campus, will be discovered.

“We want the school to be a learning environment and parents and students expect to be safe so that’s what we want,” said Chief Steve Watkins with the Eufaula Police Department.

The school system said it’s glad to welcome police and search dogs on campus.

“We just want to ensure we do all we can to keep a drug free, weapon free environment,” said Eufaula City Schools Asst. Superintendent John Beasley.

The teams use four dogs on loan from the Department of Corrections. The K-9’s sniff for drugs, explosives, and firearms. The random checks search students bags, lockers and cars.

“We want the public to know we are doing our job and people are more aware of it now,” said Chief Watkins.

Eufaula’s school system employs one school resource officer and hopes to add another, something parents like.

“I think adding a resource officer will be great because it will cut down on some of the problems, but also it will let the teachers focus more on teaching, than disciplining. I think right now it’s been put on teachers and administrators, so it will be better to shift that burden,” said Eufaula Middle School Parent, Corey Kirkland.

The students arrested for drugs face a class three offense which could mean suspension or expulsion, and time in the alternative learning center.

Those students have yet to go before the school board for punishment.

Last In The Series

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The wind will be crucial to the development of a frost and freeze later tonight.   An average wind in the upper single digits early this morning was enough to prevent a widespread frost/freeze.   However, a nearly calm wind by daybreak Thursday will set the stage for more frost and a freeze.    In the meantime, grab a jacket when on the way out the door this evening, and enjoy the stars in the night sky.

Milder weather returns as early as Thursday afternoon, with even more warmth Friday into this weekend.  That said, rain showers will also return in time for St Patrick’s Day, although no heavy rain or thunderstorms are expected.

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