Death row inmate not allowed beer for last meal

Death row inmate not allowed beer for last meal

A death row inmate's last meal request for a six pack of beer has been denied. The Georgia Department of Corrections said in a news release that Marcus Ray Johnson's request was denied because alcohol is a contraband item.

A death row inmate's last meal request for a six pack of beer has been denied. The Georgia Department of Corrections said in a news release that Marcus Ray Johnson's request was denied because alcohol is a contraband item.

Teen athlete back on track after shark bite

Teen athlete back on track after shark bite

When a shark tore into 13-year-old Alysa Whetro’s foot, it could have meant the end of a promising athletic career for the middle school track star.   Six months later, a surgery and a new kind of treatment have Whetro chasing her Olympic-sized dreams again. 

When a shark tore into 13-year-old Alysa Whetro’s foot, it could have meant the end of a promising athletic career for the middle school track star.   Six months later, a surgery and a new kind of treatment have Whetro chasing her Olympic-sized dreams again. 

Marion County firefighters rescue puppy from storm drain

Marion County firefighters rescue puppy from storm drain

Another puppy was rescued from a storm drain, this time in Marion County. County firefighters responded to 514 Pine Way, where a crew found a chocolate-colored Labrador retriever puppy in the culvert drain.

Another puppy was rescued from a storm drain, this time in Marion County. County firefighters responded to 514 Pine Way, where a crew found a chocolate-colored Labrador retriever puppy in the culvert drain.

Couple Teaches Young Stranger How to Tie His Tie at MARTA Station

Couple Teaches Young Stranger How to Tie His Tie at MARTA Station

An Atlanta resident snapped a touching photo at the Lindbergh Center MARTA station while waiting for a train over the weekend. He called it "humans & humanity" and it's quickly going viral. 

An Atlanta resident snapped a touching photo at the Lindbergh Center MARTA station while waiting for a train over the weekend. He called it "humans & humanity" and it's quickly going viral. 

Police: Zebras Captured after Running Loose in West Philadelphia

Police: Zebras Captured after Running Loose in West Philadelphia

Authorities and circus staff are working to capture zebras that have apparently escaped from the UniverSoul Circus in West Philadelphia Sunday.

Authorities and circus staff are working to capture zebras that have apparently escaped from the UniverSoul Circus in West Philadelphia Sunday.

Car in lake with victim inside visible on Google maps

Car in lake with victim inside visible on Google maps

A car was discovered in small pond this week with a the body of a person who had been missing since 2006.  The car was actually visible on Google Maps .

A car was discovered in small pond this week with a the body of a person who had been missing since 2006.  The car was actually visible on Google Maps .

Santa sets up shop in the Bay area

Santa sets up shop in the Bay area

Pack up the pumpkins and bust out the jingle bells. Santa Claus has come to town.

Pack up the pumpkins and bust out the jingle bells. Santa Claus has come to town.

Woman calls 911 wanting cigarettes, chicken wings

Woman calls 911 wanting cigarettes, chicken wings

Lake County deputies on Wednesday arrested a Clermont woman for improperly calling 911, wanting cigarettes and chicken wings.

Lake County deputies on Wednesday arrested a Clermont woman for improperly calling 911, wanting cigarettes and chicken wings.

Alligator bites weed-whacking Florida man

Alligator bites weed-whacking Florida man

A Tavares man was using his weed whacker along the edge of a dock when an alligator jumped out of the water and bit him on his arm. This happened just before 5 p.m. at a residence on Lynn Circle in the Imperial Terrace subdivision.

A Tavares man was using his weed whacker along the edge of a dock when an alligator jumped out of the water and bit him on his arm. This happened just before 5 p.m. at a residence on Lynn Circle in the Imperial Terrace subdivision.

Chick-fil-A restaurant sets special table for veterans

Chick-fil-A restaurant sets special table for veterans

Most Chick-fil-A locations across the country will be offering free meals to veterans and active-duty members on Veterans Day.   

Most Chick-fil-A locations across the country will be offering free meals to veterans and active-duty members on Veterans Day.   

Veterans Day Freebies!

Veterans Day Freebies!

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