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Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
The head of Tennessee's prison system is resigning, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday, the first major staff shake-up since Christa Pike's stunning failed execution left her unconscious and on a ventilator at a hospital. Frank Strada, commissioner of the Department of Correction, ...
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Trick-or-treat night doubles as a party for the grown-ups
A folding table, a pizza stack and a slow cooker of wassail turn the driveway into the place everybody ends up. Photo credit: Depositphotos By Lucy Brewer Two-thirds of Americans plan to hand out candy on Halloween, and this year they get to do it on a Saturday night with nobody ...
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Tips for getting a professional headshot that feels authentic and conveys the image you want
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Getting author photos made to promote his first book was a meaningful experience for freelance journalist Philip Eil. The professional photographer he hired was friendly and supportive, he said, and he liked watching her work during the severa...
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Beacon Awards honor contributions of nonprofits, volunteers
Members of the nonprofit community were honored for their hard work and sacrifices at the Nonprofit Management Center’s 18th annual Beacon Awards Thursday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The Beacon Awards honor the people and organizations whose leadership, se...
safety
600+ people without power in Midland on Saturday
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Almost 700 people were without power in Midland on Saturday. First Alert 7 received messages from people informing us that they had not had power since 7:30 in the morning. Upon checking Oncor’s website, First Alert 7 has learned that the cause is “Public ...
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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Compass Academy sweeps Stanton
The Compass Academy volleyball team posted another sweep, this time against Stanton, as the Lady Cougars cruised to a 3-0 win Saturday at home to remain perfect in District 3-3A play. With the victory, Compass Academy improved to 30-4 overall, 4-0 in District 3-3A. Stanton fell t...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Stanton at Compass Academy
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THE ECONOMIST: Labor force participation
The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is a closely watched indicator of the level of engagement of people in the workforce, whether employed or seeking a job. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tracks the measure, which has recently fallen to levels not seen since the ...
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What is ‘career cushioning’ and why are more doing it?
Talker News | Talker According to a new study , 48% of Americans are “career cushioning” — exploring what backup options they have if their current job didn’t meet their expectations. The new poll of 2,000 American office workers found 77% of them have started to prepare for thei...
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Trump urges calls to Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in push for permanent daylight saving time
President Donald Trump on Saturday pressured Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas to support a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, urging Americans to call what appeared to be Cotton's personal cellphone number. The Sunshine Protection Act passed the House in July, but it faces r...
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Travel mishaps cost average traveler nearly $2,500
Talker News | Talker From missing flights to booking hotel rooms that didn’t actually exist, the average traveler says their travel misadventures have cost them nearly $2,500 USD, according to new research . The poll of 2,000 American travelers and 2,000 travelers from the UK and...
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Motorcyclist dies three days following crash
A 43-year-old Odessa motorcyclist died Wednesday, three days after a two-vehicle crash at Huntington Avenue and 26th Street. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Thomas Wilson Evans was struck head-on when a 20-year-old Odessa man driving a Dodge Charger failed to ...