5+ hour, 39+ min ago (193+ words) THE WOODLANDS, Texas " A 12-year-old girl was rescued from a sand collapse at Panther Creek in The Woodlands, Texas, on Thanksgiving, thanks to her father's quick actions and the rapid response of emergency services. The sand collapsed occurred during a family outing. The girl became trapped as sand fell around her while she was digging a hole in a sandbar, according to The Woodlands Fire Department. "Her father rushed to her and was able to clear the sand from around her head allowing her to breathe," the department said in a social media post. Emergency crews arrived to find the girl with only her face and head visible above the sand. They worked swiftly to stabilize the area and carefully remove the sand to free her. Multiple emergency response agencies collaborated at the scene on the creek's west bank in…...

10+ hour, 57+ min ago (1033+ words) In a statement Saturday, United Agents said the Czech-born Stoppard " often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation " died "peacefully" at his home in Dorset in southwest England, surrounded by his family. "He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his wit, his irreverence, his generosity of spirit and his profound love of the English language," they said. "It was an honor to work with Tom and to know him." Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger was among those paying tribute, calling Stoppard "a giant of the English theater, both highly intellectual and very funny in all his plays and scripts. "He had a dazzling wit and loved classical and popular music alike which often featured in his huge body of work," said Jagger, who produced the 2001 film "Enigma," with a screenplay…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (355+ words) ATLANTA " Brenda Jackson still has her day job: executive assistant. But her night-and-day joy is making that Southern sweetness known as pralines " creamy pecan candies, exactly how her Grandma made them all those years ago in Vicksburg, Mississippi. "Really, I have been encouraged from so many people, and I decided with all of that, you've got to make it happen," she said about starting her own business, Heavenly Pralines. "And I've been told you're sitting on a gold mine." She secured her business license early this year. She sells her melt-in-your-mouth confections by word of mouth. "It just makes me feel good because you don't want to leave saying I didn't try it, especially at this stage of my life. I said, "You know, I've got to try it," she said. She and Channel 2's Bryan Mims joined 13 other entrepreneurs…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (97+ words) ATLANTA " Atlanta police are investigating after a man was shot at a shopping center on Saturday afternoon. Police responded to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW near Lynhurst Drive in reference to a man being shot. Channel 2 Action News is heading to the area. Get the latest details on WSBTV.com and on Channel 2 Action News at 6 p.m. Investigators have not released details on the victim's condition. There is no word on what led up to the shooting or possible suspects. The shopping center includes a Wayfield supermarket and several clothing stores....

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (182+ words) ATLANTA " No. 4 Georgia will play in the SEC Championship Game after No. 3 Texas A&M lost to in-state rival No. 16 Texas on Friday night. It's the program's fifth straight SEC Championship Game appearance. Who will the Bulldogs face? It comes down to the Iron Bowl Saturday night. Alabama wins and it's in the conference title game. Auburn wins and Ole Miss gets a rematch with Georgia. The SEC Championship Game will kick off Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. live on Channel 2. Channel 2 is your home for all things SEC football this fall. Join SEC GameDay on 2 every Saturday night at 11 p.m. for the latest SEC highlights, news and more. The Dawgs will enter the SEC Championship Game coming off a 16-9 win over rival Georgia Tech. The winner of the SEC Championship Game earns an automatic bid in the College Football Playoff. But even if…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (154+ words) NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. " A crash in Newton County early Friday morning resulted in the death of a pregnant passenger and serious injuries to others involved. Georgia State Patrol said the crash happened on Fairview Road near Crestfield Circle at 12:34 a.m. when a BMW hit a Hyundai Sonata. The passenger of the Hyundai was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver was airlifted to Grady Hospital. The BMW driver, who authorities said was found to be under the influence, sustained injuries and faces pending charges. The Georgia State Patrol's Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the crash to determine the exact circumstances and responsibilities of each driver. GSP said charges are pending for both the Hyundai's driver, who failed to yield while backing into the road, and the BMW's driver, who was driving under the influence. Officials have not released the…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (213+ words) The website for an organization that manages a large portion of state court records in Georgia is again operational after a ransomware attack impacted services for nearly a week. Crucial website for clerk services in Georgia back online after cyberattack ATLANTA " The website for an organization that manages a large portion of state court records in Georgia is again operational after a ransomware attack impacted services for nearly a week. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks" Cooperative Authority, which maintains and provides access to records across the superior court system had been hit with a cyberattack on Nov. 21. In a statement posted to the GSCCCA website, the organization had said, "Due to a credible and ongoing cybersecurity threat, the Clerks" Authority activated its defensive security protocols, which include temporarily restricting access to its website and related services. We are committed to…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (195+ words) ATHENS, Ga. " Three more suspects have been arrested and charged with murder following an armed robbery attempt that took a life in Athens earlier this month, officials say. Athens-Clarke County Police Department said Dermetris Allen, 19, and Christian Hull, 18, both from Athens, were arrested on Nov. 24, followed by the arrest of Chedric Stroud, 19, on Nov. 25. Each of these individuals faces similar charges, including murder, armed robbery, possession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies and criminal street gang charges. Three suspects were arrested earlier in the month. Samtavious Clark, 23, Jeremiah Gresham, 18, and Dion Nesbitt, 18, all from Athens, were arrested Nov. 10. They face murder/malice murder, armed robbery, possession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies and criminal street gang charges. All suspects have been booked into the Clarke County Jail. Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to a…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (276+ words) BANGKOK, Thailand " A woman shocked temple staff when she started moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation. Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist temple in the province of Nonthaburi on the outskirts of Bangkok, posted a video on its Facebook page, showing a woman lying in a white coffin in the back of a pickup truck, slightly moving her arms and head, leaving temple staff bewildered. He said they heard a faint knock coming from the coffin. "I was a bit surprised, so I asked them to open the coffin, and everyone was startled," he said. "I saw her opening her eyes slightly and knocking on the side of the coffin. She must have been knocking for quite some time." According to Pairat, the brother said his sister had been bedridden for about two years, when her…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (144+ words) ATLANTA " The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a deadly accident involving a motorcycle and a car. The crash happened on Thanksgiving night on Metropolitan Parkway, where officers found a Ford Fusion and a motorcycle had collided. Police said when they got to the scene, they found the 35-year-old man who was driving the motorcycle unresponsive. Medical personnel got to the scene and pronounced him dead. The driver of the Ford Fusion was not significantly injured and had remained at the scene to speak with police. A preliminary investigation of the incident indicates that the Ford Fusion was driving northbound on Metropolitan Parkway SW when it stopped to turn into a driveway, police said. The motorcycle was going southbound and hit the Ford Fusion. Accident Investigations Unit officers went to the scene and the investigation is ongoing. Neither driver was identified…...