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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Yahoo
Man accused of carjacking WREG reporter arrested
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The man accused of carjacking a WREG reporter at a South Memphis gas station while he was on assignment Tuesday has been arrested, reports say. Lashunaye Railford, 43, was charged with Carjacking and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony. On Tuesday, Reporter Mike Suriani was approached while attempting to fill up at the Mobil gas station on E.H. Crump Boulevard and Third Street at around 10:30 a.m. Suspect wanted after WREG reporter carjacked at gunpoint in Memphis A man wearing a mask walked up to Suriani with his hand on a gun sticking out of his pocket and demanded his news vehicle. The man got away with the WREG vehicle along with all of Suriani's personal items and equipment. Suriani was left uninjured. The Memphis Police Department says the suspect, identified as Railford, was found on Wednesday in the Toyota RAV4 in the 1700 block of South Orleans Street and was taken into custody. His bond has not been set. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Memphis Reporter OK After Being Carjacked in Company Car
A WREG reporter is OK after he was was carjacked at gunpoint at a gas station on Tuesday morning. The Memphis CBS affiliate said it happened around 10:30 a.m. on a busy corner just about a mile east of WREG's studio and offices. A man approached reporter Mike Suriani, who was working at the time, while he was at a gas pump. Suiriani got out of the station's white 2016 Toyota RAV4 when a man wearing a mask approached from the sidewalk and shouted to give him the car keys. The man had his hand on a gun that was sticking out of his pocket. Suriani handed over the keys and the man drove off southbound on Third Street. WREG said Suriani was unhurt. The suspect got away with the Toyota and the camera gear inside. There was no WREG logo on the side, but the number 19 is on the bottom right bumper of the vehicle. The tag number is BHM 6360.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
WREG reporter carjacked at gunpoint in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A WREG News Channel 3 reporter was carjacked at gunpoint at a gas station Tuesday morning. It happened around 10:30 at the Mobil gas station at E.H. Crump Boulevard and Third Street, on a busy corner just about a mile east of WREG's studio and offices. A man approached reporter Mike Suriani while he was on assignment and demanded his news vehicle, a white 2016 Toyota RAV4. Suriani said he was at a gas pump and got out of the vehicle when a man wearing a mask approached from the sidewalk and shouted to give him the car keys. The man had his hand on a gun that was sticking out of his pocket. Suriani handed over the keys and the man drove off southbound on Third Street. The reporter was unhurt. The suspect got away with the Toyota with camera gear inside. There was not a WREG logo on the side, but the number 19 is on the bottom right bumper of the vehicle. The tag number is BHM 6360. Police described the suspect as a male with a dark complexion, possibly 6 feet tall, wearing a black head scarf, white jacket, gray shirt and black pants. Where did 100,000 registered vehicles go in Shelby County? If you have any information that could help police, call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Star
10-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Focus Point celebrates grand opening of 200th outlet, marking a milestone ahead of 36th anniversary
Suriani (centre) with the Focus Point team and invited guests at the grand opening of Focus Point's 200th optical store. PETALING JAYA: Focus Point Holdings Bhd celebrated the grand opening of its 200th optical store, a significant milestone that reflects over three decades of continuous growth, innovation and commitment to eye health for all Malaysians. The ceremony was officiated by Focus Point Holdings Bhd chairman and Health Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Suriani Ahmad. The momentous milestone comes just ahead of Focus Point's 36th anniversary, underscoring the brand's enduring legacy and its forward-looking vision to transform the vision care landscape across the country. 'Reaching 200 outlets is more than a number. It's a testament to the dedication, resilience and trust that we've built with the communities we serve,' said Focus Point president and chief executive officer Datuk Liaw Choon Liang. 'This milestone reaffirms our mission to make professional eye care more accessible, more advanced and more impactful - especially as we continue to educate the public on the importance of regular eye screenings and address rising issues like myopia.' From a single store in Muar in 1989 to becoming the largest optical retail chain in Malaysia, Focus Point has grown into a trusted household name for vision care, innovation and service excellence. The expansion to 200 outlets across urban and suburban areas demonstrates the brand's commitment to nationwide eye health accessibility, job creation and support for local entrepreneurship through its franchise model. The celebration also highlighted the group's ongoing investment in vision care and eye health awareness, particularly in myopia management for children, a growing concern globally due to increasing digital device usage and lifestyle changes. 'Preventable blindness and uncorrected vision issues remain a major public health challenge,' said Suriani. 'Focus Point actively working to bridge the gap especially through outreach programmes, AI-advanced screenings and professional optometry support perfectly aligns with the ministry's goals in promoting early detection and equitable access to vision care.' In conjunction with this 200th outlet celebration, Focus Point has partnered with Great Heart Charity Association, an NGO dedicated to serving underprivileged communities. As part of the initiative, Focus Point is sponsoring 200 pairs of prescription eyewear to individuals in need, underscoring its belief that clear vision is a basic right, not a privilege. This initiative builds on the work of the Focus Point Caring Hearts Charity Foundation, which has touched thousands of lives through free screenings, community outreach events and educational campaigns across Malaysia since its establishment.
The Star
30-04-2025
- Health
- The Star
Perks for health workers
PETALING JAYA: Nurses, assistant medical officers, healthcare assistants and community nurses who care for psychiatric, tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy patients at Health Ministry facilities will be paid a monthly allowance of RM100. Health Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Suriani Ahmad, in a circular, said this applies to officers who serve in special wards and is not confined to those serving at the National Leprosy Control Centre in Sungai Buloh or the Institute of Respiratory Medicine in Kuala Lumpur. The incentive is extended to those serving at Health Ministry hospitals that provide such services, adding that the order took effect on Oct 1 last year. To qualify for this allowance, officers will have to serve at leprosy or TB wards full time. In March, five leprosy cases were reported in Selangor while nine cases were reported in Negri Sembilan in February. Malaysia reported 26,183 TB cases in 2024, a marginal increase of 34 cases from 2023. Around 21,959 of these infections involved Malaysians, which is lower than the 22,132 cases reported the year before. According to the March 6 circular, there are a total of 61 hospitals nationwide with psychiatric wards. While there are no specific hospitals listed out for leprosy, there are 19 hospitals with TB wards. In another circular, Suriani said assistant medical officers who serve alone at health clinics in Sabah and Sarawak will qualify for a passive on-call allowance of RM100 monthly if they serve after office hours. This order came into effect on Sept 1 last year.
