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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Springville honors 4 officers during city council meeting
The following report was written by Terry Schrimscher of the Trussville Tribune. SPRINGVILLE, Ala. (TRIBUNE) – The Springville Police Department opened Monday's council meeting with presentations to four officers. Chief Wayne Walton made the presentations aided by Councilors Austin Phillips and Herbert Toles. First, Walton presented a letter of appreciation to Officer Dave Weal for completing Mental Health and Crisis Intervention Training. Weal was recognized for utilizing his training to assist an individual in distress. 'Your actions have not only changed one life but also inspired those around you to become more aware, more responsive to the needs of individuals facing mental health crisis,' Walton said in the presentation. 'Officer Weal's dedication to ongoing education and training ensures that we are better equipped to serve and protect all members of our community, especially those experiencing mental health crises,' Walton added in a written statement. 'His professionalism and compassion make a true difference in the lives of those in need.' Next, Walton introduced Cpl. Kevin Thompson, Officer Curtis Pippin, and Officer Carter Pardue, and recognized them for their actions during an emergency call in February which resulted in saving the life of a teen suffering from a gunshot wound. They recently completed a Stop Bleed Training which helped prepare them for the situation. Shelley Rawlings, representing the office of the city attorney, read a resolution from Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth and the Alabama Senate. The officers were recognized with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Lifesaving Award and presented copies of the resolution. Walton noted that the ALEA Lifesaving Award is one of the top five awards an officer can earn in the state. 'The dedication and professionalism displayed by Cpl. Thompson, Officer Pippin, and Officer Pardue exemplify the very best of law enforcement,' said Walton in a statement. 'Their quick thinking and preparedness directly contributed to saving a young life, and we are incredibly proud of their actions.' The council then conducted two public hearings on zoning issues. The first hearing was a discussion on an ordinance rezoning property at 135 Pine Street from a residential R-1 to business B-1. The second hearing was an ordinance to rezone 170 Mills Ferris Lane from RE to A-1. The ordinance for Mills Ferris Lane was carried over to a future meeting so council members can better evaluate the situation. The ordinance to rezone 135 Pine Street was amended to restrict the type of business and future paving requirements. The Pine Street ordinance was approved unanimously with the amended restrictions. The next meeting of the Springville City Council will be held at 6 p.m. on June 2 with a work session at 5:30 p.m. prior to the meeting. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Sullivan County Dispatcher receives ‘Superstar Award'
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Sullivan County Dispatcher Wendy Doran received a 'Superstar Award' on Monday after helping a father save his infant child from drowning in December. Doran, who was previously presented a 'Lifesaving Award' for her actions, used new technology called Rapid Deploy. MORE: Sullivan County Dispatcher Wendy Doran receives Lifesaving Award 'It's really, really a good technology,' Doran said. 'I enjoy using the Rapid Deploy map and then with the technology of video, it does assist us to see what's going on when there's so much other interference at the call.' Rapid Deploy sent the father a link on his phone that allowed Doran to observe the infant's actions. Doran successfully instructed the father to retrieve a syringe to extract water from the infant's mouth. The infant began breathing, and an EMS crew arrived shortly afterward. 'We started Rapid Deploy with a view to reducing response times to save lives,' Rapid Deploy CEO Steve Raucher said. 'That's the mission of the company. So every bit of technology that we build should shave time off our response and add more information to the first responder and improve their safety too.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
North Charleston officer to receive ‘Lifesaving Award' for helping person during mental health incident
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – An officer with the North Charleston Police Department will receive special recognition Monday morning. Sgt. Diego Lizarazo, who saved a man last month on the Ashley Phosphate Road/I-26 overpass, will be honored with the department's Lifesaving Award. Dash camera footage from the agency showed Sgt. Lizarazo responding to a mental health emergency on the overpass. 'This reminded me that listening without judgment, offering support, and taking action was what I needed to do to help this individual,' said Sgt. Lizarazo, following the incident. The recognition will come as the North Charleston Police Department and Chief Ron Camacho swear in seven new officers joining the department. Chief Camacho will also honor the Spanish-speaking officers and civilians who taught the recent Citizens Police Academy class. The ceremony will get underway at 10 a.m. If you or anyone you know are in need of help, you can dial 988 from any phone for the suicide and crisis lifeline. Your conversations are free and confidential, and the hotline is available at any time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump erases rights with deportation. Fight back, Washington
The Trump administration continues to speed-run authoritarianism. This week, Trump hosted Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador. Before the event, Trump is on camera telling Bukele, 'Homegrowns are next, the homegrowns. You gotta build five more places.' Instead of being shocked, the people in the room (Attorney General Pam Bondi, Stephen Miller and others) laugh. Gleefully. In case it's not clear, 'homegrowns' are US citizens, and 'five more places' are El Salvador mega-prisons. The clear illegality of this won't stop the Trump administration. No fewer than four lawsuits are challenging legality of the hundreds of people already imprisoned in El Salvador. The vast majority have no criminal record, in the US or any country. Among the extraordinary legal arguments the Trump administration is making: that the president can get around a writ of habeas corpus, upending centuries of modern law. 'Homegrowns are next' seems like a great reason to get to one of the many nationwide protests. If ever there was a time to meet up in solidarity with other worried 'homegrowns,' it's now. Lauren Kuehne, Bremerton I just saw the most recent article on the 'payout' that the ex-Tacoma Police Chief received. This is mind-boggling to me. The city is in such financial turmoil, yet they find it acceptable to pay this man almost $500K just to go away. Unbelievable. He was a poor choice to begin with (thank you, mayor and council). This is on our elected leaders. Shame on you for bringing this to what was once our fine city. You keep making decisions like these, and our city will soon become another Detroit, everyone will leave, and it will be a ghost town. Mary Ann Clabaugh, Tacoma Some months back, I read a Seattle media report that referred to Avery Moore as Tacoma's first African American police chief. I called the reporter to set the record straight: That honor goes to Police Chief James Hairston, who was appointed chief in 1999. Hairston died on Jan. 26. Hairston replaced an incumbent chief who came to Tacoma with a strong resume and a highly authoritarian leadership style that simply was not a good fit for the department. Hairston, who worked his way up in highly competitive, merit-based process from a Tacoma patrol officer to assistant chief prior to his appointment, had a very different and very people-centered leadership style. At his memorial service, former colleagues, family members and Chief Patti Jackson praised his ability to listen, his empathy and his respect for others. During his time with the police department, he received the Lifesaving Award, and twice received the department's prestigious Medal of Merit. Hairston, who received his bachelor's degree in law and justice from Central Washington University, was also an accomplished poet. When he retired as chief, after a 33-year career, he left a police department controversy-free. Bill Baarsma, Tacoma This week the Trump administration will consider contracting with a private, for-profit corporation to manage the deportation and imprisonment of immigrants. Former Blackwater CEO Erik Prince's 2USV business is seeking rights to fill industrial-scale compounds in El Salvador. America is already on a slippery, legally questionable and cruel slope. What is being proposed in our name would be a moral nightmare. Tom Craighead, Vashon
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
DPS trooper in Stanton honored for offering aid after feral hog attack
STANTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Texas Department of Public Safety honored heroes across Texas this month for their exceptional service and life-saving actions. Among those recognized was Trooper Cody Helms, of Stanton. In November of last year, Helms was working patrol in Howard County when he received information about a man who had been severely injured in a feral hog attack. Trooper Helms responded to the call and learned that the man had a puncture wound on his back. Helms provided first aid and tended to the victim's injuries until paramedics arrived; medical staff later told Helms that the victim suffered multiple cuts, cracked ribs, a cracked spine and a collapsed lung in the attack. Helms received the Lifesaving Award for his quick action that November day. 'We're proud to recognize these individuals who demonstrated extraordinary commitment to serving others,' said DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin. 'Their selfless actions— whether from within our agency or beyond — represent the very best of public service and remind us of the powerful impact one person can make.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
