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LaGrange honors two heroes who stopped runaway car as driver suffered seizure
LaGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) – On Friday morning, the Troup County Sheriff's Office and the City of LaGrange will present the Citizen Bravery Award to two men who took bold action to stop a medical emergency from turning into a tragedy. Honorees Zion Reed, 22, and Drew Garner are being recognized for rescuing a woman suffering a seizure while driving on Hamilton Road on May 2. Reed, a mobile propane technician, leapt into action when he saw the driver veer into oncoming traffic near the Bryant Lake subdivision. Witness Drew Garner, who captured the event in photos and helped call 911, described Reed as sprinting toward the car, diving in headfirst, and slamming the brake — stopping the vehicle just feet away from a dump truck. The driver was convulsing and vomiting, but thanks to Reedbravery, she survived. 'This lady was having a seizure while driving, and the Lord gave me the strength to stop her vehicle before an accident occurred,' Reed later shared. 'Lord, I thank you for putting me in this position this morning.' Reed's mother added a touching detail — Zion was born weighing just 1 lb. 14 oz. 'We knew he was going to be special,' she said. In an emotional message sent to WRBL, the woman whose life was saved personally thanked both men. She said she is grateful beyond words and overwhelmed by their courage, saying she may not be alive today if not for their actions. The Troup County Sheriff's Office and City of LaGrange say both men embody the very best of their community. The award ceremony will be held at 9:00 AM during the City Council Meeting at 208 Ridley Avenue. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-05-2025
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Moraine mayor honors two veterans at meeting on Tuesday
Previous Memorial Day event coverage. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The city of Moraine honored two veterans during the City Council Meeting on Thursday. Both Navy Veteran Willie Clemons, Jr. and Air Force Veteran Sean Smiddy will be honored with an engraved brick at the Moraine All Veterans Memorial. Mayor Teri Murphy read biographies for both men at the meeting. Willie 'Clem' Clemons, Jr. was born in 1927 in Texas. He enlisted in the Navy at 17 years old, after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was Seaman First Class in Company 181 in the Pacific theater. He worked as a 'seabee' during World War II. His primary job was unloading goods from supply ships. His ship was stationed off the coast of Japan, so he was aware of the constant threat from possible kamikaze pilots. Then, as the U.S. entered the Korean War in 1950, Clem reenlisted in the Navy. Eventually, he moved to Dayton, here he worked at a defense supply contractor and raised his family. Recently, he attended the 80th Anniversary of D-Day Ceremonies in France (2024) and a veteran's event in Arlington, Texas. His son, Kevin Clemons, attended this event. Free summer admission for military families at Dayton Art Institute Sean Smiddy enlisted in the United States Air Force Reserve during his senior year of high school in 1987. He became active duty in January of 1990 and worked as an aircraft maintenance (egress) mechanic. He maintained ejection systems on fighters and bomber aircraft. He was deployed to Desert Storm in January 1991 and served with a Strategic Air Command wing in the Operation Desert Storm theater. Smiddy suffered an injury while maintaining a B-52G pilot ejection seat in July 1991. He retired, under honorable conditions, because of the service-connected disability in June of 1992. Dayton library hosts veteran services and health programs To visit the Moraine All Veterans Memorial, go to 4200 Dryden Road, in front of the Moraine Municipal Building. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-04-2025
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City of Charlotte may donate surplus vehicle to Mecklenburg County
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The City of Charlotte is considering donating a surplus vehicle to Mecklenburg County. The City of Charlotte owns a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, which is 'surplus, obsolete, or unused property' and has been determined as eligible for conveyance pursuant to North Carolina law to another governmental unit. The City will consider the Resolution to donate the surplus vehicle to Mecklenburg County at the Charlotte City Council Meeting to be held in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, at 5 p.m. on May 12. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-03-2025
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‘Tremendous resource': Woman recognized in West Carrollton for helping homeless
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A local woman was recently recognized by the West Carrollton Police Department for her generosity and kindness to people in need. During the Feb. 25 West Carrollton City Council Meeting, West Carrollton police recognized Kathi Parker with the Citizen Recognition Award. Private citizens are awarded the CRA for their achievement or action that benefits the community or department in an exceptional manner. According to the department, Parker has operated the South Dayton Emergency Response Team for roughly 6 years. The SDERT provides assistance to individuals and families who are in need or crisis, especially those who are homeless or their place of living is damaged or destroyed. During the 2024 Christmas season, Parker's organization collected and distributed gifts and household items for over 150 families, which includes 447 children. SDERT also provided places for people who are in need places to stay outside of the cold. Parker is said to distribute food from restaurants and private donors to the homeless population. She also frequently gives warm clothes, socks and shoes to those in need. According to police, the SDERT distributed the following on a single day in November 2024: 420 packages of hand and foot warmers 139 hats and pairs of gloves 76 homeless bags with emergency food and toiletries 42 blankets 30 scarves 23 coats 19 boxes of food 7 tents 2 sleeping bags The organization's operator was also recently contacted by Sub Zero Mission in northern Ohio, a nonprofit group which helps homeless, especially veterans, stay warm. SZM contacted Parker wanting to partner with her, as they heard what her organization has been doing and called her a 'tremendous resource' to the community, according to police. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-02-2025
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Community upset over handling of animal services expressing displeasure with mayor
FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) — There were several heated moments at Tuesday's Florence City Council Meeting where community members expressed how upset they were over the handling of animal services in Lauderdale County aiming much of their displeasure in the direction of Mayor Andrew Betterton. In fact, some are claiming the animals that aren't adopted are being unjustly euthanized. Owens Cross Roads rejects rezoning for EV battery recycling plant Emotions were high at the meeting as the community flooded the chambers making it clear that no matter the circumstances, they do not want Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services euthanizing dogs and cats in their care. Animal advocates are pleading with city leaders for solutions. Many Tuesdays did not hold back when addressing the mayor who they say made a move to stop rescue transports from the shelter. Much of their distaste was aimed at the mayor who they claim is leading an effort to end the no-kill policy at Florence-Lauderdale animal shelter, but Betterton says otherwise. 'The city of Florence has not changed its policies regarding animal services,' Betterton said. 'At no time have I asked the director, staff, or volunteers to increase euthanizing the animals in our care.' ALDOT warns drivers of road conditions ahead of freezing temperatures Animal advocates like Paige Cloud in Florence are pushing for rescue transportation services for the animals as they strongly disagree with the policy in place that's preventing the shelter from doing so. 'It can't happen we cannot have tons of euthanasians because animals now can't leave,' Cloud said. 'City employees take their vehicles home so why can't the shelter vans be used for the shelter's animals.' The Florence City Council did speak about considering a way for Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services to have a rescue transportation service in the future. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
