SMYRNA, Tenn. - For the rest of the semester, a Rutherford County elementary student has to eat lunch at the "silent table" for allegedly waving around a slice of pizza some say resembled a gun. Nicholas' mother LeAnn calls her son's punishment "absolutely ridiculous" saying he was just playing around and never said anything derogatory or anything about shooting anyone. Read full story......
It's been 30 years since gasoline took such a big bite out of the family budget. When the gifts from Grandma are unloaded and holiday travel is over, the typical American household will have spent $4,155 filling up this year, a record. That is 8.4 percent of what the median family takes in, the highest share since 1981. Read full story.....
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) - North Korea displayed the body of ruler Kim Jong Il in a glass coffin surrounded by red flowers Tuesday, and his young heir was one of the first to pay respects - a strong indication that a smooth leadership transition was under way. Read full story...... with video.
[caption id="attachment_5526" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Gomes Honored as One of “100 Most Influential Blacks in Connecticut”"][/caption] State Senator Ed Gomes (D-Bridgeport, Stratford) was honored by the Connecticut State Conference of the NAACP at a ceremony in Hartford earlier this month, and named one of the “100 Most Influential Blacks in Connecticut.” “It is truly an honor to have been recognized by the NAACP, an association of leaders, as an influential member of Connecticut’s African American community. I admire so many people on this year’s list, and it is flattering to be counted among them. I will continue working in the year ahead to make a difference in the lives of African Americans, in the area of housing and on many other…
[caption id="attachment_5520" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="15 Complaints Of Stolen Packages"][/caption] Over the past two weeks the Fairfield Police Department received approximately 15 complaints regarding the theft of packages from mailboxes and porches in the Southport section of town. Most of the thefts occurred between 12/7/2011 and 12/10/2011. Because the thefts involved holiday packages, and were ongoing in nature, they were given a high priority, and were assigned to Detective Ed Nook of the Investigation Division, who pursued the cases exclusively. After conducting numerous witness interviews and surveillance operations Detective Nook developed a suspect. On 12/16/2011, the Investigation Division executed a search warrant in the Southport section of town and recovered some of the stolen merchandise. An arrest in the case will…
10:49am--Bridgeport--Police and EMTs responded to 2260 Fairfield Avenue for a knife fight between a one year old and a four year old. It was reported that the one year old was cut on the ear. When I arrived after my ten minute drive there the police car was just pulling away. The ambulance remained on scene for a few minutes longer and did not appear to have any patients on board.
Norwalk--Senator Bob Duff opened his home to constituents in celebration to the holidays. Guests were encouraged to bring toys and food that would be distributed to four charity groups. Norwalk's Police Department's Canine Department put on an impressive display and Santa made an appearance on Engine Four.
Shortly after 8:30pm firefighters were called to 116 Warner Hill Road for a report of smoke in the kitchen. When they arrived flames as high as 30 were shooting out of the first floor. They quickly advance hoses into the house and pushed the fire out to the garage where the most significant damage took place. There was heat and smoke damage on the second floor. All four adult occupants were evacuated and treated by AMR for smoke inhalation. There were no injuries to firefighters. Firefighters remained on scene past midnight checking for hotspots and overhauling. It is uncertain at this time what caused the fire.
[caption id="attachment_5501" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="A Must See Display in Fairfield"][/caption]The lights at Roseville Terrace are nothing short of spectacular. A lot of hard work goes in to it and we got a special behind the scenes look at what it takes to make the magic happen. There were many challenges faced through the year starting with all the snow we received back in January, the decorations were buried as well as the thousands of lights. To make matters worse Hurricane Irene damaged two storage sheds. They were further delayed putting up the decorations due to the freak snowstorm the week before Halloween. They were able to overcome all these obstacles and were able to "officially" light up on Thanksgiving Day.…
[caption id="attachment_5495" align="alignleft" width="320" caption="Bridgeport Police Need Your Help Identifying These Two"][/caption] Bridgeport--Two males entered the Cumberland farms gas station (2525 East Main street ) at approx 2025 hours on 12-9-11 and committed a robbery displaying a firearm the suspects fled the store on foot towards East Main street. Suspect with firearm is described as a black male approx. 5’4 black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Second suspect is a light skin Hispanic or black male approx. 5’4 wearing sunglasses and white gloves with a green hooded sweatshirt blue jeans with purple gloves hanging out of pocket and white sneakers. Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau is requesting the help of the Public in regards to the identity of these two…
