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Mint
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
The Wire actor Tray Chaney's son critically injured after being thrown '300 feet into woods' in Locust Grove tornado
Actor Tray Chaney, best known for his roles in 'The Wire' and 'Saints and Sinners', has revealed that his son, Malachi Chaney, was badly injured during the powerful tornado that struck Locust Grove on Thursday afternoon. The tornado hit the Laurel Creek subdivision at around 3:30 p.m. on May 29, leaving behind a path of destruction. According to Chaney, his son was 'thrown 300 feet' by the storm's force and was found unconscious. Malachi is currently in the intensive care unit (ICU), fighting for his life. Tray Chaney described what transpired in the following Instagram post. Chaney shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, where he posted a video describing the terrifying experience his family is going through. 'He was unconscious when they found him,' the actor said. 'Right now, he is fighting for his life in ICU.' Chaney wrote in the caption, 'From me and my family My Wife & Son watching our house be built from the ground up to watching a tornado come through today at 3pm and tear it down! From watching the smiles on my son face today to now going to go visit him in ICU. From watching my wife pull up from work to our house being gone…no words.' Local officials confirmed the tornado damaged at least 13 homes and completely destroyed two. Drivers on Interstate 75 captured shocking footage of the tornado as it crossed the highway, with winds intensifying rapidly. Henry County Police Deputy Chief Jason Bolton told FOX 5 Atlanta that the tornado came with little warning. 'The first call came in around 3:32 p.m., and that was right about the same time that we received warning from the National Weather Center,' he said. Residents described terrifying scenes as the tornado touched down. 'I looked outside my sliding door, I saw rotation and things flying,' said Courtney Bucio, who lives in the area. 'I covered my hands, knees, and started praying.' Emergency crews and weather authorities are continuing to assess the damage. The community remains in shock as many families deal with loss, injuries, and damage to their homes. Malachi Chaney's condition remains critical.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Georgia tornado warning: Carrollton and Franklin under possible tornado alert
A tornado warning has been issued for Carroll County until 3:00 PM on May 27. The National Weather Service has also tagged the ongoing Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Carrollton and Franklin with a 'tornado possible' alert, likely due to a weak rotation detected near Bowdon. 'For Carroll county until 3pm. Radar indicated rotation near Graham moving east at 35 mph. Take shelter now!' Joanne Feldman, an Emmy Award-winning meteorologist with FOX 5 Atlanta, warned. {This is a developing story. Please stay tuned with us for the latest updates.}
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Swimming in gratitude': Deborah Norville exits 'Inside Edition' after 30 years
'Swimming in gratitude': Deborah Norville exits 'Inside Edition' after 30 years After three decades of hosting "Inside Edition," Deborah Norville bid farewell to viewers one last time. The longtime anchor hosted her final episode May 21, where she thanked her Los Angeles colleagues for their immense work ethic and fans for welcoming her into their homes for all these years. "I am literally swimming in gratitude," Norville said. "I've stayed this long because you welcomed me and the stories that we tell. I know inside has been a companion to many of you, and you've told me that you'll miss our daily visits. I'm going to miss them too." The 66-year-old former "Today" show co-anchor recalled a negative experience at her first television job where a woman told her she didn't belong in the industry, adding "I have spent the last 47 years trying to prove her wrong." "And so my thought is this, believe in yourself when it seems no one else does, because you may be amazed where that confidence will take you," she said in her closing remarks. "Thank you all. Thank you so much. That's 'Inside Edition.' Bye bye." "Inside Edition" also included an overwhelming number of filmed tributes from stars, including Kathy Bates, Drew Barrymore, Cedric The Entertainer, Morris Chestnut and more. "I can't believe it but you know what whatever you're doing god's speed and it's going to be glamorous, beautiful and amazing. I love you and thank you for coming to my home all these years," "Big Brother" host Julie Chen said. "Big kiss and I'll see you at the hair salon." Watch Deborah Norville's final remarks on 'Inside Edition' When did Deborah Norville join 'Inside Edition'? Norville first joined "Inside Edition" in 1995 after leaving CBS News, where she served as both anchor and correspondent. Before that, she was a co-anchor of NBC's "Today." The Georgia-born on-air personality first started her career at FOX 5 Atlanta after graduating from the University of Georgia in Athens. "Twice before, I made career moves for personal reasons (Chicago to NBC News in NY, CBS News to Inside Edition) and they were the right decisions," she wrote on an April 2 Instagram post. "This decision is also motivated by family … and I know it's a good one. There's lots more to come from me … just from a new place." Deborah Norville publicly battled cancer on TV Norville's time on the program has been full of ups and downs, including her public cancer journey in 2019. In a video announcement in April 2019, Norville said she would undergo surgery to remove a cancerous thyroid nodule first pointed out by a viewer. "We live in a world of see something, say something, and I'm really glad we do," she said in a video announcement posted on the show's official YouTube channel. "When you work on television, viewers comment on everything. Your hair, your makeup, the dress you're wearing. And a long time ago, an 'Inside Edition' viewer reached out to say she'd seen something on my neck. It was a lump. Well, I'd never noticed the thing, but I did have it checked out and the doctor said it was nothing, a thyroid nodule ... until recently, it was something." Contributing: Cydney Henderson and Maeve McDermott, USA TODAY
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Sen. Ossoff demands federal probe into racist texts targeting Georgia youth
The Brief Sen. Jon Ossoff is urging a federal investigation into racist and threatening texts sent to Black, Hispanic, and LGBTQ youth in Georgia. Ossoff's letter to the U.S. Attorney General and FBI Director highlights the need to identify those behind the coordinated hate campaign. Victims, including minors, received texts with racist threats, causing fear and trauma among families. ATLANTA - U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is renewing calls for a federal investigation into a wave of racist and threatening text messages sent to Black, Hispanic, and LGBTQ youth across Georgia, including minors as young as 14. SEE ALSO: Georgia residents reporting disturbing racist messages before, after election What they're saying In a letter sent this week to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Neal Patel, Ossoff urged both agencies to redouble their efforts to identify those responsible for what he described as a coordinated and sophisticated campaign of hate. "I write to follow up on my previous December 2024 request that the Department of Justice fully investigate the racist mass text campaign that targeted Black, Hispanic, and LGBTQ Georgians, including children, in November 2024," Ossoff wrote. "According to subsequent reporting, the texts may have been the result of a coordinated, sophisticated attack. In light of that reporting, I ask that you redouble your investigatory efforts to identify the perpetrators of this hateful campaign and hold them accountable." The backstory FOX 5 Atlanta previously reported that one text told a Black recipient they had been "selected to pick cotton" and warned of consequences for noncompliance. Families of victims described being frightened and traumatized. What we know Ossoff initially urged the Biden Administration to investigate the messages shortly after they surfaced in late 2024. He is urging the same of the Trump administration. The Source The details and quotes were provided to FOX 5 Atlanta by Sen. Jon Ossoff's office.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe weather threat increases for metro Atlanta overnight
The Brief A Level 3 severe weather risk has been issued for metro Atlanta, with damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes expected overnight Tuesday. The strongest storms are forecast to move into the area after 9 p.m., peaking around midnight before shifting southeast of I-85. Cooler, drier air will arrive by midweek, with more comfortable conditions expected by Friday, though rain and heat may return for Memorial Day weekend. ATLANTA - Metro Atlanta is bracing for the possibility of severe weather overnight because of high humidity, rising temperatures, and the potential for damaging storms later Tuesday. What we know Temperatures are expected to climb toward 90 degrees, with muggy conditions continuing throughout the day. While Tuesday afternoon should remain storm-free, FOX 5 Atlanta meteorologists are urging residents not to let their guard down. Click here for latest weather information. A newly issued Level 3 out of 5 severe weather risk has been expanded further into the metro area, highlighting the threat of multiple strong thunderstorms and possible tornadoes. Areas shaded in orange on the latest risk map indicate heightened concern for dangerous conditions overnight. Forecasters say damaging wind gusts remain the most likely threat, but hail and even tornadoes cannot be ruled out. The storm system responsible for the threat has already triggered numerous warnings in other states earlier today. As of Tuesday morning, skies remained partly cloudy in North Georgia, with dew points similar to Monday—keeping conditions sticky and uncomfortable. Rain is not expected during the afternoon hours, but conditions will change quickly as the cold front nears. KEEP UP WITH THE LATEST BY DOWNLOADING THE FREE FOX 5 STORM TEAM APP AND FOLLOWING @FOX5STORMTEAM ON X, FORMERLY TWITTER Timeline Storms are forecast to move into Georgia after 9 p.m., with peak activity reaching the metro Atlanta area between late evening and shortly after midnight. The system will then continue southeast, impacting areas beyond Interstate 85 in the early morning hours. Once the line of storms passes through, the severe threat will diminish, and drier, cooler air will begin to settle in. Temperatures will drop noticeably by Friday, with morning lows near 57 degrees and highs in the upper 70s. Comfortable humidity levels are expected to persist into the weekend. What's next However, warmer temperatures and scattered rain could return over Memorial Day weekend, according to the FOX 5 Atlanta Storm Team.
