(Nov. 15, 2011) -- The Court of Appeals of Tennessee, at Jackson, has affirmed a trial court's decision to not grant Charles and Joyce Roach a new trial, after they sued Dixie Gas Company in Bolivar for a propane explosion that destroyed their RV, claiming it caused physical and psychological injuries, reports Leagle.com.
In Florida: Lee County will consider trash cash
(Nov. 15, 2011) -- The Lee County commission will consider an ordinance today that would let 23 mobile home parks keep the cash they earn from recyclables for another four years, reports The News-Press.
Navistar begins hiring in Alabama
(Nov. 15, 2011) -- Times Daily reports that Navistar International Corp. plans to begin hiring the first wave of employees this week in Barton, with the goal of having 110-120 new workers in place by Jan. 1. Jobs were also offered to the existing 95 workers at the National Alabama railcar plant.
Workshop will present layouts, improvements for Delaware Seashore State Park
(Nov. 15, 2011) -- The Department of Transportation will be holding a public workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The goal of this workshop is to present conceptual drawings for the new layout of the park area. Park improvements will include a new campground area, new bathhouses and other improvements.
Five Missouri state parks to close temporarily for deer hunts
(Nov. 15, 2011) -- Deer hunters will have a rare opportunity to harvest a whitetail deer in five Missouri state parks during managed deer hunts to alleviate deer overpopulations on two weekends in November and December. During the hunts, the parks will be closed to everyone except the deer hunters.
Good Sam posts $1.9 million profit
(Nov. 15, 2011) -- Revenues of $128.6 million were reported for the third quarter, an increase of $4 million, or 3.2 percent, from the comparable period in 2010. Store merchandise sales decreased $1.2 million from the third quarter of 2010 due to a same store sales decrease of $1.5 million, or 2.5 percent.
Land Between The Lakes begins 2012 seasonal camping program process
(Nov. 15, 2011) -- There are a total of 113 campsites in the seasonal camping program available for two to nine months at Hillman Ferry, Piney, and Wranglers Campgrounds. Rushing Creek, Cravens Bay, Taylor Bay, Gatlin Point, Birmingham Ferry, and Redd Hollow Campgrounds have a total of 48 short-term (one to six months) sites available.
One more shot for Ontario Navistar plant
(Nov. 15, 2011) -- The Chatham Daily News reports that a last-ditch effort is underway to try to salvage the Navistar truck plant in Chatham. On Monday, Chatham-Kent Essex MPP Rick Nicholls, MP Dave Van Kesteren and CAW president Ken Lewenza all agreed to combine efforts and give it a shot.
Thor Serrano breaks into Top 10 diesel list
(Nov. 15, 2011) -- The diesel powered Serrano has increased overall retail sales by 20 percent, which equates to a market share increase of 18.3 percent, said Adam Gudger, Serrano product manager.
Fee increase begins in 2012 for Marshall County, Ala., campground
(Nov. 15, 2011) -- During their Monday meeting, Marshall County commissioners approved an increase to campground rental fees at Marshall County Park No. 2, reports the Sand Mountain Reporter.